Newsletter - 01st August 2025

Daily News Updates / 01st August 2025

Travel Trade
Kanoo Travel Partners with QuadLabs to Launch “eo” Corporate Travel Solution Powered by Travog Kanoo Travel, a leading travel management company in the Middle East, has partnered with QuadLabs, a global travel technology leader, to launch their own Corporate Travel Solution... READ MORE

People
Air New Zealand appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as next Chief Executive Officer Air New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down in October after almost six ye... READ MORE

Trends
South Korea eyes tourism growth and potential reopening of individual tours to North Korea South Korea’s tourism rebounds with 8.83 million visitors as the government considers resuming individual North Korea tours to ease inter-Korean tensions. South Korea re... READ MORE

Aviation
SWISS presents new First and Business Class seats and announces first long-haul destination for its new Airbus A350 Luxury Takes Flight: SWISS Unveils New First and Business Class Cabins on Boston–Zurich Route, Debuting 2026 In a move that redefines the future of luxury air travel, Swi... READ MORE

Aviation
Singapore and IndiGo Enter Landmark Partnership to Enhance Indian Travel Experience and Drive Bilateral Tourism Growth In a significant development for Asia’s travel and aviation sectors, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has entered into a strategic year-long partnership with IndiGo, India’s ... READ MORE

Events
CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2025: Global Aviation Convenes in Australia to Shape the Future of Air Travel In a landmark event for the global aviation industry, the CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2025 has officially commenced, with Cairns, Australia, serving as host for this pres... READ MORE

Associations
flyadeal passenger numbers increased by 25% to five million+ in 2025 vis-à-vis 2024 Flyadeal announces impressive 2025 half-year performance topped by global No.1 ranking for operational punctuality flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost carrier (LCC... READ MORE

Destination
Umrah 2025: Over 1.2 Million Pilgrims from 109 Countries Flock to Saudi Arabia in Record-Breaking Season Saudi Arabia's Umrah season is off to a historic start, welcoming more than 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries since its commencement on June 11. The remarkable surge—u... READ MORE

Destination
Kolkata Emerges as a Gateway to Southeast Asia with New Direct Flights to Bangkok and Singapore Tourism Partnership Thai Vietjet and the IndiGo-Singapore Tourism Board collaboration reshapes the travel landscape for Indian leisure and business travelers A new chapter in regional air connecti... READ MORE

International
Jordan Sees 14% Surge in Tourism, Welcoming 2.7 Million Overnight Visitors in H1 2025 Strong growth led by regional markets as Europe, North America, and Asia, contributes significantly. Jordan’s tourism sector is experiencing a resounding upswing, with the fi... READ MORE

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