Newsletter - 30th August 2024

Daily News Updates / 30th August 2024

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Aviation
Tap Air Portugal reports a profit of Euro 72.2 million in Q2 2024 The airline carried 7.7 million passengers in the first six months of the year In the first half of 2024 (1H24), TAP Air Portugal’s Operating Revenues reached EUR 1,969 milli... READ MORE

Aviation
IndiGo to commence Bengaluru-Jeddah direct flights from 30 September IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru to Jeddah w.e.f. September 30, 2024. This route will offer a convenient ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Marriott International signs agreement with the Icon Group to debut the Fairfield by Marriott Brand in Mohali, Chandigarh Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed agreement with The Icon Group to debut the Fairfield by Marriott brand in one of India’s most well-designed cities, Mohali, in Ch... READ MORE

Aviation
IndiGo successfully lands in Public Cloud, powers off data centers in 18 months IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, announces the successful conclusion of its ambitious and intensive cloud migration initiative. In an impressively short span of less than 18 m... READ MORE

Travel Trade
The World Travel & Tourism Council appoints Gaurav Bhatnagar to Regional Vice Chair for India The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) proudly announces the appointment of Gaurav Bhatnagar, Joint Managing Director and Co-Founder of TBO.com, as Regional Vice Chair for ... READ MORE

International
Red Sea Global’s fourth Annual Sustainability Report cements position as leader in regenerative tourism The developer is well on track to deliver a net conservation benefit of 30% by 2040 Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and... READ MORE

Aviation
Lufthansa Innovation Hub marks 10th Anniversary with new venture clienting arm, venture launch and latest Startup Spin-Off This summer, the Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH), the key driver for innovation for the entire Lufthansa Group, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Founded in 2014, the Berlin-based H... READ MORE

Travel Trade
VisitBritain to host its first trade mission to Australia from 9 to 13 September since 2016 The best of destination Britain will be on show in Australia as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2016. VisitBri... READ MORE

Aviation
Air Astana expands services to Saudi Arabia Air Astana will launch direct scheduled flights from Shymkent to Jeddah, with a twice weekly service operating between 1st and 28th October 2024. After those dates, one of the ser... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Philippine Airlines chooses Amadeus to upgrade its digital channels and improve traveler experience Philippine Airlines to Enhance Digital Services with Amadeus, Setting a Benchmark for Indian Carriers Bengaluru, 29th August 2024 - Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to revoluti... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Hong Kong Tourism Board Brings its Annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to India as Tourist Numbers from the Country Surge Hong Kong welcomed 181,000 visitors from India, a remarkable 155% year-on-year increase during the first half of 2024The city will stage year-round mega events - the Hong Kong Win... READ MORE

Aviation
Turkish Airlines Celebrates 20 Million Miles&Smiles Members Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has announced a significant milestone for its Miles&Smiles loyalty programme, welcoming its 20 milli... READ MORE

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