Newsletter - 02nd April 2024

Daily News Updates / 02nd April 2024

Events
ITB Asia 2024 in Singapore: Uniting the travel industry’s finest Scheduled for 23-25 October 2024 in Singapore, ITB Asia is gearing up for three days filled with top exhibitors, networking, and business opportunities. Scheduled from 23 to 25... READ MORE

Associations
Hotel industry in India to see sustained growth into FY25, CareEdge predicts In FY24, India’s hotel industry is projected to achieve a 12-14% RevPAR growth, with momentum continuing into FY25 for sustained revenue growth and credit profile improvement. ... READ MORE

International
Canberra shatters tourism records: 5.8 million visitors inject $3.8 billion In 2023, Canberra welcomed a record-breaking 5.8 million visitors, with Indian tourists playing a significant role in the city’s $3.8 billion economic boost. Canberra, Austr... READ MORE

International
Thailand unveils 42nd Tourism Festival with Prime Minister’s vision Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launches the 42nd Thailand Tourism Festival, aiming to transform Thailand into a global tourism hub with sustainable initiatives. BANGKOK, THAIL... READ MORE

International
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 officially launched The festival from 11-15 April in Bangkok is in celebration of UNESCO's inscription of ‘Songkran in Thailand, Traditional Thai New Year Festival’ on the prestigious Intangible ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Centara Hotels and Resorts earns GSTC certification for sustainable tourism Twelve Centara properties achieve Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, marking a significant step towards eco-friendly travel in 2024. Centara Hotels & Resorts ann... READ MORE

Aviation
Air India Express expands operations to strengthen Kerala-Muscat air corridor Air India Express enhances Kerala-Muscat connectivity with six weekly flights to Kannur and daily services to Thiruvananthapuram, providing passengers with flexible and convenient... READ MORE

Aviation
Vistara non-stop flights between Mumbai-Paris started on 28 March Vistara inaugurated 5x weekly non-stop flights between Mumbai and Paris on 28 March 2024, marking its sixth long-haul direct route to Europe, enhancing India-France connectivity a... READ MORE

Associations
PATA now accepting submissions for the prestigious “Face of the Future Award” 2024 The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) calls for nominations for the Face of the Future Award 2024, celebrating emerging tourism leaders in Asia Pacific. BANGKOK, THAILAND ... READ MORE

International
NSW shatters tourism records with $51.4 billion visitor contribution in 2023 NSW leads Australia’s tourism recovery, with record-breaking $51.4 billion in visitor expenditure and international arrivals nearing pre-pandemic levels. Data from Touri... READ MORE

International
Countdown to Thailand’s biggest festival, Songkran, a UNESCO-listed ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ If you ask a Thai what the happiest and most eagerly awaited festival in their country is, they are most likely to say that it’s the Songkran. Celebrated between 13 to 15 of Apr... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Heavens portfolio Group announces strategic expansion into the Middle East The Travel Representation Company launches its first office outside of Asia Heavens Portfolio, the leading Asia-based hotel representation company, is further solidifying ... READ MORE

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