Digi Yatra begins international passenger trials at seven airports
Digi Yatra has commenced international passenger trials at seven airports—Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar. Running until December 2026, the trials enable Indian nationals holding e-passports to use facial recognition technology at designated airport touchpoints on select Air India and IndiGo international flights. The initiative aims to streamline passenger processing, with feedback guiding a wider rollout planned for 2027.
Air India Flying Academy in Amravati receives DGCA approval
Air India has received DGCA approval for its Flying Academy at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, strengthening India’s pilot training infrastructure. The country’s first airline-established flying academy will operate 31 single-engine and three twin-engine aircraft. Spread across 10 acres, it will feature digital classrooms, student accommodation, an operations centre and maintenance facilities.
IHCL, Ambuja Neotia expand partnership to 20 hotels in West Bengal
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and Ambuja Neotia Group have expanded their hospitality partnership to 20 properties across West Bengal, with an investment of ₹2,700 crore. The portfolio includes 11 operational hotels and nine upcoming properties across Kolkata, Darjeeling, Siliguri and other destinations. The expansion includes two AltAir House–IHCL SeleQtions hotels and upgrades to Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa.
Royal Orchid Hotels launches Z by Regenta in Vijayawada
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels, has launched Z by Regenta in Vijayawada’s Gandhi Nagar district. The contemporary lifestyle hotel features 37 rooms and suites, offering modern amenities and convenient connectivity for business, leisure and spiritual travellers. Its dining outlet, Burgundy, offers diverse culinary experiences, while Grand Bezawada banquet hall caters to corporate meetings, conferences, weddings and social gatherings.
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“Indian families don’t just want a holiday – they want moments they’ll still be talking about years later. Singapore is that kind of place. It’s a city that surprises you, where three generations can each find something that feels made just for them, yet also come together over experiences that bring the whole family closer. Through this series, we wanted to show that side of Singapore – not through a brochure, but through real families, real moments and the kind of joy that simply can’t be scripted. If even one family watches this and thinks, ‘that could be us’, we’ve done our job.”
Serene Woon, Area Director, India, Middle East and South Asia, Singapore Tourism Board
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