Adventure Tourism Seminar held in Coimbatore
The Southern Regional Office, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with ATOAI, organized the Adventure Tourism Seminar in Coimbatore on October 28, 2025. The event gathered 120 delegates including tour operators, officials, and adventure experts to deliberate on safety, sustainability, and skill development. The seminar aligned with the National Strategy for Adventure Tourism (2022.
Air India Express unveils new cabin experience on Boeing 737-8
Air India Express unveiled its new cabin interiors aboard its latest Boeing 737-8 aircraft (VT-BWD) at Mumbai Airport, marking another milestone in its transformation journey. The aircraft features Tsüngkotepsü-inspired tail art celebrating the warrior heritage of the Ao Nagas. Upgrades include ergonomic leather seats, USB charging ports, ovens for hot ‘Gourmair’ meals, new carpets, and Boeing Sky Interior lighting.
SUNDAY Hotels enters Wildlife Tourism, opens first property in Corbett
SUNDAY Hotels, the premium brand of PRISM (parent company of OYO), has announced its entry into the wildlife tourism segment with plans to launch 10 properties across India’s national parks within six months. Its first, SUNDAY Hotel & Resort at Kiyari Kham near Jim Corbett National Park, offers 50 luxury rooms and suites with forest views, modern amenities, and curated nature-based experiences.
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines launch Frequent Flyer Partnership
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have expanded their collaboration by launching a frequent flyer partnership under their strategic Joint Venture. Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles members can now earn and redeem miles across both airlines’ extensive networks. The launch follows Etihad’s inaugural Abu Dhabi–Addis Ababa flight on October 8. The partnership strengthens connectivity and offers passengers enhanced flexibility, exclusive rewards, and seamless travel.
#First Opinion
“The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with ICPB, needs to develop a model for establishing city-level MICE bureaus at key destinations to promote and facilitate the growth of MICE tourism. These bureaus will work with public and private stakeholders on strategic planning, branding and marketing support, capacity building, and bid assistance. Each bureau should ideally function under a public–private partnership (PPP) model. Another crucial area of collaboration is transforming India’s convention bureaus to operate like leading global bureaus.”
Chander Mansharamani,
Vice Chairman, India Convention Promotion Bureau
