Eco Hotels & Resorts opens new property in Ayodhya
Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited has launched a new 33-room property in Ayodhya, expanding into India’s rapidly growing spiritual tourism market. Located about 5 km from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the hotel offers a rooftop restaurant, landscaped lawn, swimming pool and satvik dining at “Sahar—Back to the Roots.” With Ayodhya witnessing record pilgrim inflows, the project aims to meet rising demand for quality hospitality while promoting sustainable and responsible tourism practices.
Thomas Cook India, SOTC partner with Booking.com for corporate travel
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have partnered with Booking.com to enhance accommodation solutions for corporate clients. The collaboration integrates Booking.com’s inventory of over 31 million listings across 220+ countries into the companies’ corporate booking tool. The platform offers Indian corporates wider choice, transparent pricing, GST-compliant invoices and policy-controlled bookings, along with enterprise servicing support.
Malaysia Airlines launches Special Economy Fare sale for India
Malaysia Airlines has introduced a limited-time special fares campaign for Indian travellers, offering return Economy Class fares starting from ₹20,599. The sale runs from March 10 to March 23, 2026, with travel valid until December 18, 2026. Passengers can access seamless connections via Kuala Lumpur to destinations including Singapore, Sydney and Auckland, while the campaign also highlights expanded connectivity through new Firefly services to Cebu and Krabi.
LOT Polish Airlines introduces Wi-Fi on Dreamliner Flights
LOT Polish Airlines has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner equipped with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi, enabling passengers to message, browse and stream during long-haul flights. The airline has partnered with satellite provider Viasat to deliver gate-to-gate connectivity. Business Class passengers and elite Miles & More members receive complimentary access, while others can choose paid “Chat” and “Streaming” packages. Two more Dreamliners are scheduled to receive the service by April 2026.
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