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Etihad Airways is named the world’s safest airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, marking the first Gulf carrier to top the list. Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Emirates also lead, showcasing global standards in aviation safety

Kia India partners with Avis Leasing to expand its Kia Lease Programme, offering 36–60 month tenures, flexible mileage options and maintenance, insurance and resale coverage. This is Kia’s third leasing tie-up after Orix India and Ayvens India

Jamaica’s tourism sector is rebounding strongly after Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, welcoming nearly 300,000 visitors in the seven weeks since the storm. Both Sangster International Airport and Norman Manley International Airport resume operations

PAUL opens its first Bengaluru café at Orion Gateway Mall, joining its other outlets in Mumbai and Delhi, serving French bakery classics, artisan breads, pastries, and European-inspired dishes

Flight operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport will be suspended from 10:20 am to 12:45 pm between January 21 and 26 for Republic Day security measures. Around 600 flights are expected to be affected

The United States has announced a temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries from January 21, 2026. The move does not apply to Indian nationals or to non-immigrant visa holders

India has urged its citizens to avoid travel to Iran and advised those currently in the country to leave immediately using available commercial options, citing rising security concerns amid escalating security tensions

Uttar Pradesh has appointed IAS officer Dr. Vedpati Misra as Director General of Tourism, with Rajesh Kumar II moving to the State Human Rights Commission, as the state sharpens its focus on tourism-led growth and governance

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled a new brand identity inspired by its 1990s tagline ‘It’s Different Out Here’, reaffirming its focus on freedom and flexibility as it prepares to launch Norwegian Luna and expand Great Stirrup Cay in 2026

Aged over six years and made from Indian six-row barley, a bespoke Amrut single malt has been created for Zarf, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield's signature Indian fine-dining restaurant