Amid the spike in tension between India and Pakistan, several global carriers—including Air France and Lufthansa—have been rerouting flights to avoid Pakistani airspace, as air traffic between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours becomes increasingly restricted. Thai Airways has also suspended use of the airstrip following Pakistan’s directive to close its airspace. Additionally, Korean Air has been avoiding Pakistani airspace for its flights operating between South Korea’s Incheon and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Meanwhile, Taiwan’s EVA Air announced it will adjust its flights to and from Europe to avoid airspace affected by the India-Pakistan tension for safety reasons. One flight from Vienna will be diverted back to that city, while a flight from Taipei to Milan will be diverted to Vienna for refuelling before continuing on its destination.  

In the wake of the prevailing situation between India and Pakistan, IndiGo issued a travel advisory stating that flights to/from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, and Jodhpur are cancelled for the day. The airline is anticipating changes in flight schedules across its network and advises all its customers to stay updated on their flight status before heading to the airport.

In a landmark move, the Walt Disney Company is set to open its first theme park in the Middle East, with a new project planned for Abu Dhabi. The entertainment giant has signed an agreement with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, to bring a world-class Disney theme park and resort to Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates. This will be Disney’s seventh global theme park resort and will be fully developed and built by Miral, marking a significant expansion of Disney’s presence in the international tourism market.

Posting a latest update on X, Air India Express said that due to notification from the airport authorities, flights to and from Amritsar, Gwalior, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon are cancelled till 05:30 hrs on 10 May. Thus, the airline is offering a full refund or free rescheduling for its customers of these flights.

Pride Hotels Group signed three new properties in North India – Pride Resort Jodhpur, Pride Premier Noida, and Pride Elite Alwar. These signings add strategic depth to the Group’s northern portfolio and reaffirm its vision to deliver high-quality hospitality across key leisure and business destinations.

Balitrip Wisata proudly unveils its most anticipated premium vertical, ‘Maharaya Chambers’, a name that embodies exclusivity, experience, and elevated living in Bali like never before. Positioned as a category-defining innovation in the India–Bali travel space, the vertical sets a bold new standard, blending Bali’s cultural regality with modern experiential design.

In a significant step towards academic excellence, the Assam down town University (AdtU) join hands with VFS Global Academy to introduce two dynamic programmes in travel and tourism. The university will offer a BBA in Travel & Tourism Management and a Master’s in Travel & Tourism Management, aiming to prepare students for the rapidly growing global travel and tourism sector.

To showcase the State’s top attractions, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Experience Center officially inaugurated at KidZania Mumbai, with a simultaneous launch at KidZania Delhi NCR, offering children a unique opportunity to engage with the heart of India in an immersive and interactive setting. The initiative not only provides entertainment but also fosters holistic Skill Development among children.

Sabre Corporation’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru has completed 20 years. At an exclusive media event held at the GCC, Rency Mathew, Managing Director, Sabre Bengaluru & People Leader, South Asia, said, “By investing in advanced AI, cloud, data science, and our people, we will continue to deliver measurable, strategic value that drives both top-line growth and operational efficiency.”

Federation of Associations in Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) is set to hold the National Tourism Conclave on 4 – 5 June in New Delhi. Puneet Chhatwal, Chairman, FAITH, said, “The two-day conclave will discuss the tourism roadmap for 2030, which will serve as the building block for a $3 trillion tourism economy by 2047, aligned to the vision of Viksit Bharat, as envisaged by the Prime Minister of India.”