Air India, Air India Express move to Guwahati T2
Air India and Air India Express have shifted all operations at Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to the newly inaugurated Terminal 2 from 16 March. Air India’s AI879 from Delhi and Air India Express’ IX1517 from Kolkata will be the first arrivals at the new terminal. The move is expected to enhance passenger convenience as both airlines strengthen their network presence and support services at Guwahati Airport.
SriLankan Airlines boosts Melbourne services
SriLankan Airlines will increase its Colombo–Melbourne operations to 10 weekly flights from 2 August 2026, adding services on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The move comes amid rising demand from Australia, now one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing inbound markets. The expanded schedule will benefit leisure travellers, the Sri Lankan diaspora and students, while also improving onward connectivity to India and other destinations via Colombo.
MTDC promotes Heritage Tourism in Palghar, Nashik
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation is advancing its Intangible Cultural Heritage tourism initiative in Palghar and Nashik, integrating local traditions into sustainable tourism experiences. Since its launch in November 2024, the project has supported Warli art, bamboo craft, folk traditions and Bohada mask-making through festivals, community resource centres and digital outreach. Upcoming festivals are scheduled in Nashik from 2–4 October 2026 and in Palghar on 3–4 October 2026.
The Fern signs new hotel in Vrindavan
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of The Fern Residency Vrindavan, Series by Marriott, further strengthening its North India portfolio to 22 operational and upcoming properties. Scheduled to open in the first half of 2029, the hotel will feature 100 rooms and suites, dining options, conference and banquet facilities, and a gym. The signing underlines the group’s continued expansion in key religious and leisure destinations.
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