Sri Lankan authorities said that foreign nationals and dual citizens holding foreign passports would no longer be required to obtain approval from the local Civil Aviation Authority and the Foreign Ministry to arrive in the country following the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic. Xinhua news agency, reported that in a new circular amending the quarantine […]

With the nationwide vaccination drive and increase in passenger confidence in air travel, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is reopening its Terminal 1 (T1) for domestic flight operations starting October 20. The Terminal 1 will cater to approximately 156 flights daily, while close to 396 flights will fly from Terminal 2. After brief […]

French hospitality major Accor has announced the launch of its full-service 120-room Novotel property in Chandigarh. Of the existing portfolio of brands, Novotel, the company said, forms the largest network of mid-scale hotels in the country with 20 properties operational. Puneet Dhawan, senior vice president of operations – India & South Asia, Accor, said “India […]

Pride Group of Hotels announced that it will expand its portfolio in India to 50 hotels by 2022. The group presently has a presence in around 34 locations and boasts of over 3200 keys. Once the new openings are complete Pride Hotels will have 50 properties and over 5000 keys offering unique guest experiences across […]