Industry Insights

A cold wave has gripped Jammu and Kashmir, turning the region into a winter wonderland. Tourists flock to Dal Lake and other popular destinations. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus four degrees Celsius as chilly conditions prevailed across the region

Indian passport holders transiting through Germany no longer require an airport transit visa if they depart within 24 hours of arrival. The decision, announced on January 12, 2026, is expected to ease travel and reduce costs for Indian travellers

jüSTa Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio with the addition of ‘The Bagh’ at Kanha National Park. The resort features 31 rooms and suites

VFS Global announced phased relocations of UK, Ireland and multiple Schengen visa centres in New Delhi from January 2026, along with an address change for the Austria visa centre in Mumbai and a one-day closure in Maharashtra

Encalm Hospitality announced the launch of Encalm Privé, India’s first women-led business-class lounge at Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi International Airport

Cleartrip launched ‘Price Trends’, a new feature that analyses historical flight prices to indicate whether current fares are lower, typical or higher than usual, helping travellers decide whether to book now or wait

Qatar Airways became the world’s first airline to install Starlink on Boeing 787-8 aircraft and has completed the first Airbus A350 Starlink rollout globally, with nearly 120 widebody aircraft now offering high-speed inflight connectivity

IndiGo inducted India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking a key step in its international expansion. The aircraft will operate non-stop flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Athens starting January 23 and January 24, 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Tourism launched its new brand campaign, ‘Take a New Turn in Arunachal’, positioning the state as a destination for experiential travel, cultural immersion and multi-dimensional tourism beyond conventional sightseeing.

Air India Express inducted its first custom-configured Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the fifty-first in its fleet, marking the first delivery from its order of 140 Boeing aircraft and supporting its fleet modernisation programme