Newsletter - 29th July 2025

Daily News Updates / 29th July 2025

VISA
South Africa to Revolutionize Travel with Launch of Digital Visa System in September 2025 South Africa is preparing to usher in a transformative chapter for its travel and tourism sector with the rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, set to go li... READ MORE

Cruise
Norwegian Prima To Set Sail From Southampton In 2027, Offering Epic Cruises To Iceland, Norway, And The Baltic Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is redefining European cruising with the launch of a dynamic new program aboard its flagship vessel, Norwegian Prima, for the spring and summer 20... READ MORE

VISA
India Resumes E-Visas for Chinese Nationals, Marking a Pivotal Step in Tourism Recovery and Bilateral Engagement India has reinstated tourist e-visas for Chinese citizens after a five-year suspension, a decision widely viewed as a strategic move to re-engage with one of Asia’s largest outb... READ MORE

Aviation
Iran Acquires Second-Hand Boeing 777s Amid Sanctions, Signaling Strategic Shift in Tourism and Aviation In a bold move defying international sanctions, the Islamic Republic of Iran has quietly acquired five second-hand Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, formerly operated by Singapore Airlin... READ MORE

Aviation
Oman Air Reports Record Growth in Point-to-Point Travel, With 58% of Traffic Driven by Strategic Route Expansion and Tourism-Led Vision A Symbol of Progress: New Directions in Aviation and Tourism It was observed that between June 2024 and June 2025, a major leap in operational outcomes had taken... READ MORE

People
Accor Appoints Raki Phillips as Regional President for Premium, Midscale & Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa & Turkiye Accor has announced the appointment of Raki Phillips as Regional President for the Premium, Midscale & Economy (PME) division across the Middle East & Afric... READ MORE

International
Thailand Issues Security Advisory Along the Cambodia Border The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advises that heightened security measures are now in effect across seven provinces along the Thailand–Cambodia border—Ubon Ratchathani,... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Reunion Islands – Akoya Hotel & Spa Taps Global Destinations to Lead India Market Expansion Akoya Hotel & Spa, a luxurious and award-winning 5-star property nestled on the pristine shore... READ MORE

International
Taiwan plans Golf promotion, its newest ‘Waves of wonder’, in India Expands its destination marketing to East India with a road show in Kolkata Following a highly successful post-pandemic destination launch in India last year, Taiwan Touri... READ MORE

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