Sharjah Tourism Roadshow strengthens India ties
Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority concluded a two-city roadshow in Delhi and Mumbai, unveiling its “Har Rasta Ek Nayi Kahani” campaign. The campaign, created for India by Think Strawberries, highlights Sharjah’s culture and adventure through a film featuring influencers Thomson Pascal Sequeira, Iona Carvalho, and Abhijit Singh. Chairman H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa emphasized India’s role as a top source market with 38% YoY growth.
Air India Express adds Bengaluru–Bangkok flights
Air India Express has announced daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok starting October 18, 2025. The service boosts international connectivity ahead of the festive season, with round-trip fares starting at ₹16,800. One-way fares are ₹9,000 (Bengaluru–Bangkok) and ₹8,850 (Bangkok–Bengaluru). Tickets are available via the airline’s website, app, and booking channels, making Thailand more accessible to travellers from Bengaluru and surrounding regions.
Etihad to launch flights to Damascus from 2026
Etihad Airways will start flights to Damascus, Syria, from June 2026, marking a historic expansion of its Middle East network. The airline will operate four weekly flights using Airbus A320s, with eight Business and 150 Economy seats. This new route strengthens links between the UAE and Syria, reconnecting communities, enhancing cultural access, and offering seamless global connections via Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport.
Sterling debuts in Vellore with Sterling Hibis
Sterling Holiday Resorts has launched Sterling Hibis Vellore, a 40-key resort set on 5.3 acres off Tiruvannamalai Road. Blending leisure and business, the resort caters to pilgrims visiting Sripuram Golden Temple, families exploring Vellore Fort, visitors to CMC and VIT, and corporates seeking a retreat. This opening marks Sterling’s entry into Vellore, adding a bleisure escape to its expanding national portfolio.
First Opinion
“At StarDream Cruises, we’ve always believed in storytelling that connects deeply and travels far. With ‘Letter to the SEA’, we wanted to capture the magic of cruising, the joy, reflection, friendships, and unforgettable sunsets, in a way that feels immersive and authentic. Collaborating with a new-age studio like Lens Vault gave us the creative agility to blend emotion with innovation, using technology not as a shortcut, but as a powerful amplifier of imagination. For us, it’s about shaping the future of travel content so that it remains meaningful, human, and visually fresh.”
Naresh Rawal,
SVP- Sales & Marketing, StarDream Cruises
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