Travel advisories for Thailand have been issued by 47 countries, with four issuing new guidance warning against any travel to the country due to the growing political violence in Bangkok. ... Read more

Ash clouds caused by a surge in activity from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano brought fresh travel chaos to thousands of passengers yesterday, as airports shut in London, Ireland and the Netherlands. ... Read more

India is surging ahead in the race for medical tourism leaving behind countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore which were earlier considered preferred destinations of foreign patients. ... Read more

In an effort which will provide a boost to security measures in the state of Goa, World Travel & Tourism Council, Indian Initiative has stepped in to assist the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa in setting up the Tourist Security Force (TSF) by today donating a fleet of beach and tourist - spot patrolling vehicles. ... Read more

Travel agents have once again moved court against 16 foreign airlines that are not paying them commissions due on ticket sales, and have asked India’s civil aviation regulator to intervene on their behalf. ... Read more

Concept Hospitality, the Hospitality management consultancy firm, plans to add seven hotels to its existing portfolio by end of 2010. ... Read more

Emirates Airlines has partnered with VFS Global to introduce online Visa service for its passengers visiting Dubai for business or leisure, with an aim to simplify travel to the UAE. ... Read more

Pandaw Cruises has pulled its river cruise operation out of India, calling it a disaster. ... Read more

Travelport has completed the acquisition of Singapore-based Sprice Pte. Ltd., which owns and operates hotel and travel search engine Sprice.com. ... Read more

AirAsia's much-awaited Free Seats promotion is back! Guests can expect even more exciting destinations with 1 million FREE SEATS offered including the new routes from India to Kuala Lumpur and onwards to destinations such as Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, China and many more across AirAsia's extensive network of over 130 routes which stretches across 20 countries. ... Read more