Moscow to host ‘Bharat Utsav – Festival of India’ from July 5-13
Manezhnaya Square, a key hub of the ‘Summer in Moscow’ project, will come alive with Indian colours and culture as it hosts Bharat Utsav – Festival of India from July 5 to 13. Organized by the Moscow Government in collaboration with the Embassy of India, the festival will offer a rich showcase of Indian traditions, cuisine, and performances. Visitors can enjoy cultural programs including dance shows, Hindi lessons, and masterclasses, while chalets serve authentic Indian food and handicrafts.
Klook launches ‘The Best You’ Campaign in India with Bharti Singh
Klook has unveiled its new India campaign, ‘The Best You’, featuring comedy icon Bharti Singh in a heartwarming shift from laughter to self-discovery. The storytelling-driven campaign highlights the emotional power of travel through a brand film showcasing Bharti’s transformative journey. With this initiative, Klook reinforces its message that travel isn’t just about destinations—it’s about personal growth.
Etihad gears to welcome over 7 million travellers this Summer
Etihad Airways is preparing to welcome more than seven million guests at Zayed International Airport over the busy summer travel period. Shaeb Alnuaimi, Etihad’s Director of Airport Operations, said: “We are looking forward to hosting millions of guests at Zayed International Airport as they head off on their summer holidays, including those flying on our seasonal routes to Malaga, Antalya, Santorini, Nice, and Mykonos.”
Star Voyager arrives in Hong Kong to offer 2-, 3- and 5-night Cruises
StarCruises makes a celebrated return to Hong Kong with the inaugural arrival of Star Voyager, marking the start of a vibrant 2025 cruise season. From now until 14 November 2025, Star Voyager will offer 45 roundtrip sailings from Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal of Harbour City centrally located at Tsim Sha Tsui. Guests can enjoy a series of 2, 3 and 5 Night Cruises, sailing to some of East and Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations.
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“The monsoon season is seeing an unexpected surge in demand this year. Several factors, including unrest in destinations like Kashmir and broader geopolitical concerns, prompted a section of travellers to postpone their summer holiday plans. However, this pent-up demand is now spilling over into the monsoon, with flight bookings rising by 25–30% YoY to emerging destinations like Port Blair, Tirupati, Udaipur, Coimbatore, and Dehradun. Attractive monsoon sales by airlines and hotels are further fuelling this trend, offering value-driven deals and encouraging travellers to explore off-season getaways. Among international getaways, Vietnam and Thailand have seen a notable rise in interest this monsoon.”
Rajnish Kumar, Group Co-CEO, ixigo
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