Newsletter - 20th August 2023

Daily News Updates / 20th August 2023

Hospitality
Marriott Hotels debuts in Coorg Marriott Hotels, announced the anticipated opening of Coorg Marriott Resort & Spa in the serene landscapes of Coorg, Karnataka. Located amidst the lush expanse of the Makandur... READ MORE

Aviation
Air India showcases new First & Business Class cabin products; to be installed on their Boeing 777-300ERs While Air India did a brand reveal a couple of days ago, there were also many more pieces of information served up when the CEO, Campbell Wilson, turned up on the stage for his a... READ MORE

Airports
Heathrow welcomed 7.6 million passengers in July A total of 7.6 million travellers passed through Heathrow airport in July, the highest monthly figure since summer 2019. The figure was up 21 per cent on July 2022, and represe... READ MORE

Hospitality
IHG launches midscale conversion brand Garner IHG Hotels and Resorts has launched its latest conversion brand, aimed at the midscale segment. The group has an ambitious target of 500 Garner properties in the US over the ne... READ MORE

People
Hilton appoints Guy Hutchinson as president of MEA region Hilton has announced the appointment of Guy Hutchinson as president for its Middle East and Africa region. Hutchinson is expected to commence in the new role in early 2024. Cur... READ MORE

Aviation
Lufthansa schedules 787-9 Dreamliner flights to Asia In its latest schedule update, Lufthansa scheduled its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Frankfurt-Mumbai route from 29 October. For now, the 787-9 will operate the d... READ MORE

Hospitality
Delta Hotels by Marriott® Brings Its Seamless Travel Experience to the Heart of Manhattan With its intuitive design and sharp eye for detail, Delta Hotels by Marriott New York Times Square marks the brand’s momentous first hotel in New York City Delta Hotels by Ma... READ MORE

Destination
Slovenia is safe and open for tourists While the severe floods over the last weekend did lead to localized disruptions, it is important to note that most of Slovenia remains fully operational. LJUBLJANA, Slovenia&nb... READ MORE

Destination
Berlin welcomes 5.7 million guests in the first half of 2023 Τhe number of international visitors to Berlin increased to around 39%, while overnights hit 13.8 million. In the first six months of this year, 5.7 million guests travel... READ MORE

Trends
The hidden costs in car hire: How excess insurance can help As you embark on your next adventure, remember that the invisible safety net of car hire excess insurance can be the key to a worry-free journey. When planning your next travel... READ MORE

Business Travel
GBTA: Business Travel projected to hit $1.8 trillion by 2027, surpassing pre-pandemic levels GBTA’s annual forecast predicts a robust rebound in global business travel spending, reaching nearly $1.8 trillion by 2027, fueled by favorable economic conditions and pandemic ... READ MORE

Destination
Italy’s famous ‘Path of Love’ reopens after more than 10 years Italy’s renowned ‘Path of Love’ reemerges after a hiatus of over a decade. However, in a bid to promote responsible tourism, the revamped visiting regulations mandate prior ... READ MORE

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