Industry Insights

Malaysia Airlines partners with Mumbai Indians as Associate Sponsor and Official Global Airline Partner. The partnership kicked off with the release of 100 Wau Bulan kites at Mumbai’s Jio World Gardens during Makar Sankranti

Air India Express launched Army Day sale offering a flat 50 per cent discount to serving and retired Indian Armed Forces personnel and their dependents. The offer is valid for bookings made on January 15 until October 10, 2026

The Leela Palace Jaipur introduces ‘A Literary Sojourn’, a luxury package offering travellers an immersive experience at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), running from January 18–20, 2026

Himmaleh Spirits launches Darma, a premium blended whisky inspired by the Himalayas. Crafted with Indian whisky and Scottish malts, the whisky is priced from Rs 1,580

HAI's Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy 2026 introduces forward-looking reforms to strengthen tourism infrastructure, promote heritage and sustainable tourism and enhance stakeholder collaboration

The seventh edition of Dead Sea Land Marathon of the Tamar Regional Council has sold out two months in advance, attracting 8,000 runners for a unique experience at the lowest point on Earth

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