Air France is further strengthening its connectivity between India, France and international destinations through its Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport hub. The airline currently operates daily direct summer services from Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, offering Indian travellers smoother access to more than 190 destinations worldwide.

The airline said India continues to remain an important market for its growth strategy, supported by increasing demand from both business and leisure travellers.

One of the major updates for Indian passengers comes from recent changes introduced by French authorities. Indian nationals travelling between India and non-Schengen destinations through French airports will no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV), provided they hold valid travel documentation. The move is expected to simplify transit procedures and offer a more convenient travel experience through Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Laure Daynie, Country Manager Air France-KLM India, said, "India is a key strategic market for Air France and continues to demonstrate resilience and strong growth potential in the current environment. We operate daily flights from three gateways, offering customers greater choice and flexibility in their travel options."

"The recent removal of the Airport Transit Visa (ATV) requirement for Indian nationals by the French authorities is a very welcome development, making transit through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport simpler and more seamless."

"Along with Air France’s signature services and refined French hospitality, these developments further strengthen our commitment to elevating the customer journey and delivering smoother, more consistent, and a premium travel experience for our customers from India at every step."

Air France also highlighted enhancements to its passenger facilities at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, particularly within Terminal 2E at gates K, L and M. The redesigned Air France Lounge at Hall K now offers a three-level experience featuring relaxation areas, workspaces and wellness zones including the Clarins experience.

Travellers passing through Paris can also enjoy French dining experiences, selected wines and signature dishes created in collaboration with Ducasse Paris. Additional facilities include shower areas, high-speed Wi-Fi and seating spaces with views of the runway.

The airline also announced updates to Flying Blue, the loyalty programme of Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Through a limited-period Status Match programme, eligible frequent flyers in India can transfer their existing elite status from other airlines to Flying Blue.

Further adding to passenger benefits, Air France has renewed its Youth and Student fare programme, offering additional baggage allowance in Economy Class and greater ticket flexibility for eligible travellers.

With stronger connectivity and a focus on improving transit and passenger experiences, Air France continues to reinforce its commitment to the Indian travel market.

The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s earliest and most visible champions of LGBTQIA+ inclusion within the hospitality industry, long before diversity and inclusion became mainstream corporate conversations across the country.

As Pride-led campaigns and DEI-focused branding become increasingly prominent across India’s corporate landscape in 2026, The LaLiT stands apart for having embedded queer visibility, representation, and community engagement into its brand identity for more than a decade.

At a time when LGBTQIA+ representation remained largely absent from mainstream Indian corporate culture, the hospitality group had already begun creating inclusive spaces across hospitality, nightlife, employment, entertainment, and community-led platforms.

Under the leadership and vision associated with Keshav Suri, the group emerged as one of India’s first hospitality brands to openly champion queer visibility within luxury hospitality environments.

The organisation’s long-term commitment extended beyond symbolic campaigns, integrating LGBTQIA+ representation across workforce hiring, creative collaborations, cultural programming, nightlife experiences, and community engagement initiatives. This sustained approach helped the group establish deep cultural credibility within India’s queer community over the years.

Speaking on the brand’s philosophy, Keshav Suri, Executive Director of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group and Founder of the Keshav Suri Foundation, said the group’s commitment to inclusion has always been rooted in creating safe and dignified spaces where individuals can freely express themselves without fear or judgment.

One of the most visible extensions of this philosophy has been Kitty Su, which evolved into one of India’s most recognised queer-safe nightlife and cultural spaces. Over the years, the platform has supported drag performers, queer artists, trans voices, underground collectives, and alternative performance cultures well before such representation entered mainstream entertainment conversations.

The venue also played a key role in normalising queer visibility within India’s luxury hospitality and nightlife ecosystem at a time when such positioning was still considered commercially risky by many brands.

Building on that legacy, The LaLiT is set to host Pure Love Nights at Kitty Su, New Delhi, throughout June 2026 as part of its Pride Month programming. The month-long cultural series will feature drag performances, trans-led showcases, immersive nightlife experiences, fashion-led concepts, creator collaborations, and digital storytelling initiatives focused on self-expression and community representation.

The initiative reflects the group’s broader philosophy of inclusion through hospitality, culture, entertainment, and storytelling, while also extending Pride conversations beyond physical venues into wider youth culture and digital communities.

As more organisations across India begin formalising LGBTQIA+ inclusion within workplace and brand strategies, The LaLiT’s early and sustained engagement continues to distinguish it as one of the few hospitality groups that helped shape queer cultural visibility in India itself.

Seré Resort Goa is emerging as a reflection of changing luxury travel preferences in India, where travellers are increasingly prioritising privacy, personalised experiences, and slower, more intentional forms of hospitality over crowded destinations and fast-paced itineraries.

Located in Vagator, North Goa, the boutique villa resort is positioning itself around a hospitality philosophy centred on exclusivity, stillness, and immersive living, offering guests a more inward-looking way to experience Goa.

As travel behaviour evolves, luxury travellers are moving away from conventional tourism patterns driven by nightlife, packed schedules, and high-energy destinations. Instead, there is growing demand for spaces that enable relaxation, intimacy, and flexible experiences shared with close friends and family.

Spread across a one-acre property, Seré Resort Goa features eight fully serviced private pool villas designed for extended stays, destination celebrations, intimate gatherings, and personalised retreats. Each villa includes expansive living spaces, private plunge pools, and dedicated butler service aimed at creating a self-contained luxury experience.

The property’s hospitality approach focuses heavily on privacy and customisation, with in-villa dining, floating breakfasts, personalised spa experiences, alfresco meals, and curated culinary offerings designed to minimise the need for guests to step outside the property.

The resort also reflects the growing popularity of villa-style hospitality formats among affluent Indian travellers seeking more intimate and flexible travel experiences. With accommodation capacity for up to 52 guests, the property caters to group retreats, milestone celebrations, destination weddings, and multi-generational family stays.

At the core of Seré’s philosophy is the idea of slow and intentional living. The resort has been designed with open spaces, understated tropical aesthetics, eco-conscious detailing, and an atmosphere intended to encourage guests to disconnect from fast-paced routines and focus on meaningful experiences.

The evolving hospitality model also mirrors Goa’s broader transition from a traditional party destination into a more mature luxury travel market focused on experiential stays, wellness, community-driven travel, and boutique hospitality formats.

Through its private villa concept and experience-led approach, Seré Resort Goa represents a growing shift in Indian luxury hospitality where exclusivity, emotional connection, and personal space are increasingly becoming the defining markers of premium travel experiences.