Newsletter - 16th December 2023

Daily News Updates / 16th December 2023

Trends
The Future Traveller: Booking.com predicts what travellers will be looking for in 2024 2024’s travel trends reveal a shift towards adventurous, sustainable, and luxury experiences, with a focus on technology, eco-friendly practices, and unique, personalized journe... READ MORE

International
UNESCO adds Thailand’s Songkran festival to Intangible Cultural Heritage list UNESCO recognizes Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Songkran in Thailand, the... READ MORE

MICE
Thailand’s sustainable conference model adopted at ICCA Congress 2023 The ICCA Congress 2023 in Bangkok set a new benchmark in sustainable event management, achieving a significant reduction of 505 tons of CO2 emissions, while hosting a record-break... READ MORE

Aviation
Vistara inaugurates non-stop flights between mumbai and doha; bolsters presenceIn the middle east Gurugram, 16 December 2023: Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated direct 4x weekly flights be... READ MORE

International
Hong Kong Tourism Board’s spectacular new year countdown celebration to welcome 2024 Hong Kong Tourism Board announces grand “New Year New Legend” fireworks, featuring a 12-minute, season-themed display over Victoria Harbour. As the world anticipates the fa... READ MORE

Hospitality
IHG expands across Asia-Pacific, launching hotels from Hong Kong to Australia IHG’s growth spans from Hong Kong’s luxurious Regent Hotels to Australia’s cultural Hotel Indigo, enhancing its Asia-Pacific hospitality footprint. InterContinental Hotel... READ MORE

Hospitality
Accor unveils five new hotels across Asia Accor announces five new properties in Asia, enhancing travel experiences with diverse offerings from Malaysia to India. Accor announced the openings of five distinctive proper... READ MORE

Hospitality
Centara Hotels embrace pet-friendly stays in Korat, Ubon, Udon, and Ayutthaya Centara Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Central Pattana, introduces pet-friendly stays in Korat, Ubon, Udon, and upcoming Ayutthaya hotels. They eliminate weight restr... READ MORE

Aviation
Jetstar boosts flights to Australia from Asia with new routes in 2024 Jetstar Airways expands its international capacity, introducing flights from Singapore, Bangkok, and Phuket to Perth and increasing flights to Melbourne. Jetstar Airways (JQ) i... READ MORE

Aviation
Marriott International and Singapore Airlines enhance loyalty program collaboration Marriott and Singapore Airlines expand partnership, offering elite status matches and enhanced benefits for Marriott Bonvoy and KrisFlyer members. Marriott International and Si... READ MORE

Trends
Thomas Cook India’s outdoor media campaign captivates young audiences Thomas Cook India’s disruptive outdoor media campaign uses mixed reality and 3D anamorphic displays, showcasing Europe, and encouraging social sharing. INDIA – Thomas Cook ... READ MORE

Trends
Thailand’s Culinary Triumph: MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2024 Unveils New Stars and Trends The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2024 edition celebrates Thailand’s culinary excellence, featuring 447 establishments with new entries and trends. Highlighting modern Thai cooking, s... READ MORE

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