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Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

Political instability adversely impacts tourist arrivals to Myanmar

Flight Centre UK appoints Joe Beevis as General Manager

Flight Centre UK, one of the world’s largest independent travel agencies, has appointed Joe Beevis as General Manager.

Grenada Tourism Authority welcomes Tornia Charles as new marketing director

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tornia Charles as its new Marketing Director.

Star Alliance Chief Executive Board elects Michael Rousseau as new chairperson

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020.

Sandrine Boutin joins The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands recently welcomed industry veteran Sandrine Boutin as their new director of sales and marketing.

Auckland International Airport appoints new representative to Queenstown Airport board

The Auckland International Airport announced the appointment of a new director to the Queenstown Airport board effective 1 January 2025.

Avantio appoints Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America

Short-term rental property management software developer Avantio announced the appointment of Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America.

Mauricio Patino joins Velas Resorts’ Meetings & Incentives Team as regional sales director

Velas Resorts in Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as Regional Sales Director for Meetings and Incentives.

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Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Political instability adversely impacts tourist arrivals to Myanmar

Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism reports an over 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals for 2024 in light of ongoing political instability.

Helicopter sightseeing banned in Nepal

Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.

Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.

UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism

UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development.

Ministry of Tourism, sanctions 76 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

The Union Tourism Ministry announced that 76 projects, totaling INR 5,287.9 crore, have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with 75 projects now physically complete.

South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025

The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.

Shangri-La Group makes its Cambodian debut with Shangri-La Phnom Penh

The Shangri-La Group announced the official opening of the Shangri-La Phnom Penh on Saturday, 28th December.

ASEAN Tourism Forum heads to Malaysia in 2025

The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 is slated for 15th to 20th January 2025 in Johor, Malaysia with the theme Unity in Motion: Shaping ASEAN’s Tourism Tomorrow.

Pullman Danang Beach Resort unveils renovated MICE facilities

Pullman Danang Beach Resort revealed its newly renovated grand ballroom and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facilities, marking a vibrant new chapter for the resort located in the heart ...

Arabian Travel Market to focus on innovation, connectivity, and customisation

Key industry trends, particularly innovation, connectivity, and customisation take centre stage at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) slated for 28th April to 1st May 2025 at the ...

Hoshino Resorts’ OMO 7 Osaka appointed Partner Sponsor for World Expo 2025

Hoshino Resorts’ urban tourism hotel OMO7 Osaka was recently appointed a Partner Sponsor for the upcoming World Expo 2025.

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Aeroprime Group appointed as exclusive passenger GSA for Air Cairo

Aeroprime Group will manage all aspects of Air Cairo’s operations, including sales, marketing, and the promotion of the airline’s route network and fare offerings.

Luang Prabang reports significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2024

Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.

JA Manafaru Maldives gets Worldwide Kids Accreditation for second straight year

JA Manafaru Maldives announced that it received the respected Worldwide Kids (WK) Accreditation for a second consecutive year.

ACCOR – a global leader in hospitality, recognised at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Asia

The company earned the Marketing Initiative of the Year - Singapore for its exemplary marketing strategy and launch of the “For ALL The Travellers In You” campaign.

Etihad Airways hailed Design Airline of the Year at DesignAir Awards

UAE flag-carrier Etihad Airways received its second Design Airline of the Year title, as well as the Design Airline of the Year - Middle East at the 2024 DesignAir Awards.

UNESCO names two Thai specialities among world’s intangible heritage

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that UNESCO has chosen two significant aspects of Thai intangible cultural heritage, the renowned Thai dish Tomyum Kung and the traditional kebaya garment, for inclusion in its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Indonesia commits to make Bali the heart of country’s tourism sector

The Indonesian government recently made a commitment to make Bali the heart of the country’s tourism sector.

St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort attains Green Globe Certification

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort recently received the prestigious Green Globe Certificate, the world’s leading certification for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism worldwide. This achievement reflects the resort’s steadfast commitment to environmental conservation, responsible tourism, and sustainability, reinforcing its dedication to protecting the natural beauty of ...

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Metta Voyage introduces new initiative for luxury travel in Southeast Asia

Destination management company Metta Voyage announced its latest transformative initiative to redefine ...

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Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its ...

Millions head abroad for The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway: ABTA

Millions of people will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New ...

Travel Agents

Experts report on travel trends in Bali for 2024

Academics from the Unud Tourism Excellence Center in Bali recently presented their ...

Travel Agents

ASEAN Tourism Forum heads to Malaysia in 2025

The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 is slated for 15th to 20th January ...

Vietnam

Cambodia reports 6 million tourist arrivals

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism reports that six million foreign visitors came to ...

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Aeroprime Group appointed as exclusive passenger GSA for Air Cairo

Aeroprime Group will manage all aspects of Air Cairo’s operations, including sales, marketing, and the promotion of the airline’s route network and fare offerings.

Several airlines cancel flights to Russia

Several airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Russian cities, after Western experts and the US suggested the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile.

Lemon Tree Hotel, Bapane to open by 2026 in Maharashtra

Lemon Tree Hotels expands to Maharashtra with the signing of a new property in Bapane, Maharashtra, set to open in FY 2026.

Shangri-La Group makes its Cambodian debut with Shangri-La Phnom Penh

The Shangri-La Group announced the official opening of the Shangri-La Phnom Penh on Saturday, 28th December.

Welcomhotel Jabalpur opens with 122 keys in Madhya Pradesh

ITC Hotels increases its presence in central India with the launch of Welcomhotel Jabalpur- a tribute to the erstwhile region of Bundelkhand.

Metta Voyage introduces new initiative for luxury travel in Southeast Asia

Destination management company Metta Voyage announced its latest transformative initiative to redefine luxury travel for discerning international tourists within Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam.

Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its key corporate and travel partners in Bahrain.

Millions head abroad for The Great Christmas and New Year Getaway: ABTA

Millions of people will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 20 December to 2 January reveals ABTA – The Travel Association.

Azamara Cruises unveils Winter 2026-2027 Cruises

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, announces its highly anticipated winter 2026-2027 lineup.

NCL’s Norwegian Spirit makes its way to the Northern Philippines

Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces all-new and expanded guest experiences aboard Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway and will each undergo significant updates to offer more onboard guest experiences

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Political instability adversely impacts tourist arrivals to Myanmar

Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism reports an over 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals for 2024 in light of ongoing political instability.

Helicopter sightseeing banned in Nepal

Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.

Several airlines cancel flights to Russia

ANA Holdings takes full ownership of Peach Aviation

All Nippon Airways’ parent firm ANA Holdings recently acquired the remaining seven percent stake in Osaka-based low-cost carrier Peach Aviation from First Eastern Aviation Holdings in Hong Kong.

Cebu Pacific holds airport familiarisation tour for those on the spectrum

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific celebrated World Children’s Day by conducting an airport familiarisation tour at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)’s Terminal 3.

ANA Holdings takes full ownership of Peach Aviation

All Nippon Airways’ parent firm ANA Holdings recently acquired the remaining seven percent stake in Osaka-based low-cost carrier Peach Aviation from First Eastern Aviation Holdings in Hong Kong.

Vietnam to build railway line to China

Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends.

Singapore arrivals go past the 15-million mark in November

Singapore logged around 15.13 million visitor arrivals as of 30th November 2024, meaning that it has surpassed the lower range of the arrivals estimate for this year.

Air India to progress on key initiatives in 2025

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson stated.

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Lemon Tree Hotel, Bapane to open by 2026 in Maharashtra

Lemon Tree Hotels expands to Maharashtra with the signing of a new property in Bapane, Maharashtra, set to open in FY 2026.

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is back for peaks 2025

Launching 03 January 2025, The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is the latest campaign and book from the B2B touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group UK - Incredible Journeys.

Aer Lingus welcomes two new XLR Aircraft to its fleet

Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft in Dublin Airport.

20 for ‘25: British Airways spotlights 20 destinations for 2025

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have marked the launch of their January sale by shining the spotlight on 20 destinations for 2025.

Japan Airlines invests in Heirloom Carbon Technologies

Japan Airlines Co, Ltd (JAL) announced its investment in California-based decarbonisation developer Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc.

Delta boosts Summer 2025 schedule with return of seven U.S. and Latin leisure routes

These flights will connect key hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to popular summer destinations such as Bangor, Punta Cana, Bozeman and more.

Top twenty national parks for stargazing

A new study looked at which national parks are the best for stargazing, with Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, crowned top.

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Aeroprime Group appointed as exclusive passenger GSA for Air Cairo

Several airlines cancel flights to Russia

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Air India to progress on key initiatives in 2025

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

Lemon Tree Hotel, Bapane to open by 2026 in Maharashtra

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aerpace to showcase groundbreaking innovations at Urban Air Mobility Expo 2025

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Political instability adversely impacts tourist arrivals to Myanmar

Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism reports an over 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals for 2024 in light of ongoing political instability.

Helicopter sightseeing banned in Nepal

Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.

Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.

UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism

UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development.

Ministry of Tourism, sanctions 76 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

The Union Tourism Ministry announced that 76 projects, totaling INR 5,287.9 crore, have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with 75 projects now physically complete.

South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025

The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.