Newsletter - 04th May 2023

Daily News Updates / 04th May 2023

Trends
As the world moves forward, digital transformation will be a critical driver of growth: Amitabh Kant '$1 Trillion Tourism Economy - Technology as an enabler' was the key theme at the conference Tourism will be a key driver of growth. India is the fifth largest economy in the w... READ MORE

Hospitality
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu introduces ‘Club JW’ membership in a brand new avatar With the Club JW membership, guests can experience an escape at the Quan Spa featuring 10 spa treatment rooms JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu offers an exclusive Club JW Membership for... READ MORE

Hospitality
Banyan Tree Group releases 2022 sustainability report In its 17th voluntarily produced sustainability report, the Group references the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards As a trailblazer in sustainable tourism and ... READ MORE

Events
Tourism Malaysia returns to the Arabian Travel Market for the 29th year The four-day ATM offers Malaysia an excellent platform to market and promote the latest attractions and destinations for shopping, family fun, eco-adventure, honeymoon, luxury hol... READ MORE

International
TAT strengthens ‘Responsible Tourism: The Way Forward for Thailand Tourism’ at ATM 2023 Promoting Thailand as a sustainable, as well as health and wellness destination for Middle East travellers. DUBAΙ – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is stre... READ MORE

International
The aviation industry looks to a net-zero future at ATM 2023 Panel discussion at ATM 2023 addressed how the airlines can keep pace with a green future. The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is key to a greener tomorrow but supply and c... READ MORE

Associations
Air Travel Growth Continues in March The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023. Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger ... READ MORE

International
Luxury TOs must view sustainability as a long-term investment rather than a short-term cost: ATM 2023 Rather than cost, the Middle East’s luxury travel sector should focus on the long-term gains offered by decarbonisation, waste reduction and community initiatives. That was the ... READ MORE

Aviation
Turkish Airlines adds Poland’s historic capital Krakow to its flight network Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Krakow, one of Poland’s historic cities, as its second destination in the country after Warsaw. The new city destination will offer... READ MORE

Hospitality
Taj and Air India unveil the Maharaja Suite Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company unveiled The Maharaja Suite at the capital’s landmark, Taj Mahal, New Delhi. The sui... READ MORE

Aviation
Emirates and Etihad interline for the first time Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travellers additional itinerary options when vi... READ MORE

Aviation
Air Canada to introduce free inflight messaging Air Canada has announced a new partnership with communications firm Bell to offer its passengers free inflight messaging. From May 15 members of the carrier’s Aeroplan loyalt... READ MORE

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