MoT undertakes Special Campaign 6.0 to promote cleanliness
The Ministry of Tourism has completed 3,563 activities under Special Campaign 6.0, aimed at improving cleanliness and administrative efficiency. Against 5,654 identified targets, the initiative has freed 62,691 sq. ft. of office space and generated ₹64.58 lakh through scrap disposal. Covering India Tourism Offices, hospitality institutes and ITDC, the campaign includes cleanliness drives across 212 sites and the review of physical and electronic files.
Air India introduces fine dining in Business Class
Air India has introduced a restaurant-style, multi-course fine dining experience for Business Class passengers on long-haul international flights. Initially launched on routes connecting India with London Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham, the service will progressively expand across Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Featuring linen-clad tables, individually plated courses and personalised service, the initiative aims to elevate Air India’s premium inflight hospitality experience.
Chinese Visa Applications shift to Embassy from October 26
Effective October 26, 2026, the New Delhi Visa Application Centre will stop accepting applications for Chinese visas and consular legalisation services. Applications will thereafter be handled directly by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India. Collection of processed documents will continue until noon on October 30. Online applications submitted after 5 PM on October 23 will attract no service fee, while earlier fees remain non-refundable.
redBus launches ‘redStar’ to discover emerging travel creators
redBus has launched ‘redStar’, a nationwide contest to discover emerging travel content creators and storytellers. Launched on October 1, 2026, the initiative invites entries in multiple Indian languages, prioritising creativity and storytelling over social media followers. The top five creators will feature in redBus’s inaugural microdrama and receive Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Open to aspiring creators, including students, registrations are available through the redStar microsite.
#First Opinion
“We are seeing particularly strong interest in experiential, premium and luxury travel, with travellers increasingly looking for more personalised itineraries and unique experiences. There has also been growing interest in regional travel, self-drive, food and wine, wellness and major events, particularly for destinations such as Victoria. We expect experiential and personalised travel to remain key drivers of Indian outbound travel over the next 6–12 months. Luxury is also evolving beyond traditional five-star travel, with greater demand for privacy, wellness, gastronomy, exclusive experiences and curated itineraries. Emerging destinations such as AlUla, alongside established long-haul markets such as Ireland and Australia, have strong potential for Indian travellers.”
Beena Menon,
India Representative, Visit Victoria
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