Newsletter - 09th August 2022

Daily News Updates / 09th August 2022

India
India’s Outbound Tourism To Double And Surpass $42 Billion By 2024: Report Outbound trips from India will surpass $42 billion by 2024 and the government could bring about certain policy changes to boost this growing market, a report said. The report t... READ MORE

India
Bhopal to host WTM (World Travel Market) Responsible Tourism India Award ICRT team having representatives from different countries including, the UK, Australia, South Africa, and France led by Dr. Harold Goodwin, will visit Madhya Pradesh.This is the f... READ MORE

Travel Trade
TOFTigers to drive the Travelife global sustainability certification programme in India TOFT India, the nature-based travel trade alliance that focuses on driving more sustainable travel in South Asia, organized the first in a series of workshops on “Sustainable To... READ MORE

Aviation
LOT Polish Airlines will move to the New Terminal 1 at New York’s JFK Airport The construction of a new Terminal 1 is planned at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Once completed, the New Terminal One (NTO) will serve LOT Polish Airlines as its hu... READ MORE

Hospitality
Brij Hotels has added Brij Gaj Kesri Bikaner to its portfolio The stunning boutique hotel is set to open its doors in October 2022 Brij Hotels, offers immersive local experiences across India and is set to launch another stellar hotel in ... READ MORE

Aviation
AirAsia India commences operations with daily direct flights from Lucknow AirAsia India will commence its operations from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, making the city its 18th airport in its network. The airline will operate daily direct flights from Lu... READ MORE

Aviation
Lufthansa Group: load factors in premium classes above 2019 levels Lufthansa Group has posted an operating profit of €393 million for the second quarter, compared to a loss of €827 million for the same period in 2021. The group said that r... READ MORE

Aviation
Airbus Cancels Remaining Qatar’s A350 Order Airbus cancelled the entire outstanding order for A350 passenger aircraft from Qatar Airways. On 3 August 2022, two unidentified sources revealed to Reuters that the manuf... READ MORE

Business Travel
Saudi Arabia closes 49 investment deals worth $925m in Q2 Buoyed by the ambitious objectives of the National Investment Strategy, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has signed 49 major investment deals worth at least $925 ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Fairfield by Marriott opens near Mumbai airport, 131st Marriott property in India Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, marking its d... READ MORE

Hospitality
European Hotel Profit Tops 2019 Levels It’s been a rollercoaster ride, but Europe’s hotels are now back to pre-pandemic profit levels, with gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) hitting €95.28 in Jun... READ MORE

International
Dubai brings in 7.12 million international visitors amid travel resurgence The profits in numbers place the city ‘on track to achieve its tourism goals, reinforcing its position as an international hub for global travellers. Dubai hosted 7.12 millio... READ MORE

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