The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced India as its primary source market in the Asia region and is targeting 100,000 Indian arrivals in a few years’ time. ... Read more

In the wake of Monday's Manila hostage crisis, which left eight Hong Kong tourists killed and several others injured, the Philippines has become a "condemned" country for tourists, the travel business has plummeted as a result. ... Read more

Responding to the increased number of arrivals from the Indian subcontinent and demand from the local Indian community, Air Seychelles, has decided to launch this service, which will provide a direct air-link to India. ... Read more

Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its 2010/2011 sailings for another year-round deployment in Asia on Legend of the Seas. ... Read more

Qatar Airways has announced frequency increases on flights from Delhi, Amritsar and Kochi to be phased in over a two-month period, effective September 1, 2010. ... Read more

A delegation of 20 representatives are scheduled to visit Mumbai and New Delhi ... Read more

Australia and Japan have been voted the most desirable holiday destinations according to the Visa - Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Asia Pacific Travel Intentions Survey 2010. ... Read more

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) aims to establish a Healthcare Travel Advisory Task Force, in conjunction with MEDICO Services International, Bangkok. Greg Duffell, CEO, PATA ... Read more

MSC Cruises, one of the leading European cruise line with a fleet of 11 luxurious cruises and itineraries in the Mediterranean, North Europe, South Africa, North America and South America has appointed Kolkata-based travel services company Gainwell Travel and Leisure as its PSA for eastern India. ... Read more

Domestic no-frills carrier, IndiGo will start flying to international destinations beginning next year. ... Read more