The stage is set for one of the most awaited evening in Indian travel and tourism sector — the India Travel Awards 2025, scheduled for 9 September at Le Meridien, New Delhi. For over a decade, this iconic platform has stood as the ultimate benchmark of excellence, applauding visionaries, innovators, and achievers who have shaped the industry. This year’s edition promises to be grander than ever, honouring trailblazers, seasoned stalwarts, and the rising stars who represent the future of Indian travel. All eyes now turn to New Delhi, where the industry leaders will gather to celebrate aspiration, innovation, and achievement at the most anticipated awards night of the year.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has named 37 airports, 34 sea and river ports, and 37 international land crossing points as the designated immigration posts for entry and exit of international passengers. The ministry also named six railway stations — all located along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders — as the designated immigration posts for entry and exit of international passengers.

The 5th edition of Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) is all set to take place from 12–14 September 2025 at BM Birla Convention Centre in Jaipur. With the theme ‘Explore, Discover and Experience’, the event will serve as a platform for hospitality brands, heritage and boutique hotels, and wedding destinations to connect with key stakeholders from across India. Recently, as a pre-cursor to RDTM 2025, a stakeholder’s meet was jointly organised by the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) and the Rajasthan Tourism Department in Jodhpur. In his address at the meet, Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur and Chief Patron, FHTR, said, “Rajasthan’s cultural diversity, historical heritage, and incomparable hospitality make it a precious tourist destination not only in India but in the world. Platforms like RDTM are proving to be helpful in taking the tourism business of the state to new heights.” Significance of RDTM The last edition of RDTM was attended by over 240 national buyers and 280 Rajasthan based sellers. Over 7,000 B2B meetings were conducted, generating an impressive number of leads for hotel bookings, curated experiences, and destination weddings. The platform has clearly proven its effectiveness in boosting the state’s tourism business.

Join Switzerland Tourism’s webinar that will focus on two famous panoramic train journeys — Glacier Express and Bernina Express, and Lake Lugano Group’s Swissminiatur park and FoxTown Factory Stores. Attend all webinars for a chance to win a trip to Switzerland in 2026! For more info, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call 9650196532.

For Indian travel agents seeking itineraries that promise unforgettable journeys at sea, Cunard stands as the ultimate name in enchanting cruise experiences. For 185 years, Cunard has epitomised the art of luxury ocean travel, with its fleet of four legendary Queens — Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and the newest, Queen Anne. Offering voyages from transatlantic crossings to Mediterranean escapes, Alaskan adventures, and world cruises, Cunard blends heritage, elegance, and ‘playful luxury’. With India–UK travel on the rise, Cunard is engaging the Indian travel fraternity to explore opportunities in luxury cruising. From grand ballrooms and Michelin-inspired dining to ocean-inspired wellness and exclusive suite experiences, Cunard promises journeys that are as extraordinary as the destinations themselves.

Cunard invites Indian travel fraternity to a special webinar today at 3 PM IST to explore the glamorous, comfortable, cultured ocean journeys curated by the brand. Attend to learn new aspects of luxury cruising and interact with an experienced panel during the webinar. For further info, contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532

Cunard invites Indian travel fraternity to a special webinar on 13 August at 3 PM IST to explore the glamorous, comfortable, cultured ocean journeys curated by the brand. Register to learn new aspects of luxury cruising and interact with an experienced panel during the webinar. For further info, contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will strengthen their long-standing commercial cooperation in August 2025, with the launch of joint sales of fare products, additional codeshare destinations, and reciprocal lounge access. From August 2025, customers will be able to book flights operated by both airlines for services between Singapore and Indonesia within a single itinerary, offering greater convenience, and a wider range of fare options for travellers. The two carriers will also expand their codeshare arrangement in August 2025 to offer customers more travel options between Indonesia and Singapore, and beyond. Garuda Indonesia customers will gain access to four additional SIA destinations — Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Delhi in India, as well as Male in the Maldives. SIA customers will be able to connect to popular Garuda Indonesia flights from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo, as well as Jakarta to Labuan Bajo, Lombok, and Manado. Customers will continue to enjoy existing codeshare options on flights operated by both carriers between Singapore and Denpasar, Jakarta, and Surabaya in Indonesia, as well as SIA operated flights to London (Heathrow), the United Kingdom, and Mumbai, India. From mid-August 2025, members of GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer frequent flyer programmes will enjoy reciprocal lounge access when travelling between Singapore and Denpasar, Jakarta, and Surabaya. This covers the Garuda Executive, KrisFlyer Gold, and the Business Class SilverKris lounges in Singapore and those destinations. Members will also be able to earn and redeem miles on the new codeshare routes, under the frequent flyer partnership that was launched in February 2025. SIA increased its flight frequency between Singapore and Jakarta to nine daily services in May 2025, up from eight. Subject to regulatory approval and operational considerations, Garuda Indonesia will boost …

Group Concorde has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for China Southern Airlines – Passenger Sales across India, effective from 1 August 2025. Group Concorde will represent and support China Southern Airlines’ passenger sales operations throughout the Indian market. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening China Southern’s presence in India and is a testament to Group Concorde’s proven track record and deep-rooted expertise in airline representation

As 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 is going to join LOT Polish Airlines fleet by the end of 2026, the airline is rejoicing the delievery of the first shipment of RECARO Aircraft Seating products, which will be installed on both its Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A220 aircraft. The initial set was manufactured at RECARO’s facility in Świebodzin and will be fitted into one of the thirteen Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. In total, LOT will take delivery of about 14,000 modern, ergonomic seats – with passenger comfort as a top priority. The new seats are part of LOT Polish Airlines’ broader initiative to modernise its aircraft cabins. The interiors of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet will be completely redesigned, drawing inspiration from LOT Polish Airlines’ Polonez business lounges in Warsaw and Chicago. The goal is to create a unified look across the entire fleet, aligning the new design with the cabin style of the Boeing 787 Dreamliners – which are also set for a comprehensive interior upgrade. This retrofit will take passenger comfort to an even higher level across all classes of service.