Air India to resume Delhi–Tel Aviv service from January 2026
Air India will restart its direct flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv from January 1, 2026, boosting tourism and business ties between India and Israel. The airline will operate five weekly flights (Sunday–Thursday) on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, cutting travel time to around 5.5 hours via a shorter Saudi Arabia route. Flights depart Tel Aviv at 11:40 a.m. and Delhi at 7:00 a.m., offering seamless onward connectivity and enhanced convenience for travellers.
IndiGo partners with Bluebox for next-gen inflight entertainment
IndiGo has teamed up with Bluebox Aviation Systems to roll out a next-generation digital inflight entertainment solution across its upcoming Airbus A321-XLR fleet. Powered by Blueview and installed line-fit via Airbus’ Open Software Platform, the system marks a first for an Indian carrier. The collaboration will provide passengers instant access to entertainment from the aircraft’s first commercial flight.
Goa shines at WTM London 2025
Goa Tourism made a strong impression at WTM London 2025, engaging global travel trade partners with its rich cultural heritage, cuisine, spiritual trails, and hinterland experiences. The pavilion highlighted Goa’s commitment to regenerative tourism and community empowerment. The delegation, led by Tourism Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte and senior officials, showcased the state’s efforts to build immersive, authentic travel products and strengthen global partnerships to attract high-value, experience-seeking travellers.
Temple Connect–Trip to Temples collaboration elevates Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Temple Connect has partnered with Trip to Temples to enhance spiritual travel and enrich the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra experience with deeper accessibility, structured planning, and improved safety. The collaboration aims to modernise pilgrimage travel while preserving sacred traditions. With the Yatra resuming on June 30, 2025, after five years, Trip To Temples now offers routes via Lucknow, Kathmandu, and Lhasa.
#First Opinion
“To be named among the world’s 100 best hotels just one year after reopening is an incredible milestone that reaffirms our commitment to excellence, innovation, and authenticity. This achievement celebrates not only the extraordinary work of our team at Dusit Thani Bangkok, but also the collective ambition driving every Dusit property worldwide to deliver experiences that are deeply rooted in local culture, elevated by design, and brought to life with heartfelt service. It sets a clear benchmark for what we aspire to achieve across our entire portfolio.”
Gilles Cretallaz,
Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International
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