India, Nov. 18 -- Nagaland's Government has officially appointed Air India Express as the travel partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025, aiming to improve air connectivity and enhance the state's flagship cultural event.

The announcement took place on Monday at the airline's headquarters in Gurugram, where Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), and Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, jointly unveiled the partnership.

Welcoming the collaboration, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio described it as a timely initiative that will improve the visitor experience and promote the state's cultural heritage to a broader audience.

He emphasized that the ...