Newsletter - 19th August 2025

Daily News Updates / 19th August 2025

Airlines
Air India announces partial restoration of international schedule from August 2025 Air India announces partial restoration of its international schedule from August 2025, following its Safety Pause, with frequency reinstatements and network changes across Europe... READ MORE

Aviation
Air India to Suspend Delhi–Washington Flights from September Amid Fleet Retrofit Programme Air India will suspend its direct services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, as the airline embarks on an extensive fleet retrofit programme an... READ MORE

International
Jurassic World Roars into Bangkok: A New Era for Entertainment and Tourism Bangkok has added a thrilling new chapter to its tourism story with the grand opening of Jurassic World: The Experience at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination... READ MORE

Hospitality
Hotel Association of India Launches Industry-First Mentorship Platform to Bridge Talent Gap and Shape Future Hospitality Leaders In a landmark move for India’s fast-expanding hospitality sector, the Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body representing the country’s hotels, has unveiled a structu... READ MORE

India
Shravan 2025 marks record religious tourism surge in Uttar Pradesh Shravan 2025 drew record-breaking pilgrim numbers to Uttar Pradesh, boosting spiritual tourism, local trade, and the state’s cultural and economic profile. The holy month of ... READ MORE

India
Indonesia Expands Direct International Flights to Unlock Tourism Growth Indonesia is redefining its aviation and tourism strategy with a landmark decision to expand direct international flights beyond Jakarta. The policy shift, announced in August 202... READ MORE

Destination
India’s Tourism Momentum Builds as Global and Domestic Demand Surge India’s tourism sector is set for rapid expansion, driven by surging domestic travel, luxury hospitality growth, rising incomes, and infrastructure investments reshaping the cou... READ MORE

Trends
Visa Report Finds Digital Remittances Leading Asia Pacific’s Money Transfers in 2025 Apps reshape cross-border payments as consumers demand security, speed, and convenience Asia Pacific is witnessing a decisive shift toward digital money transfers, with mobile ... READ MORE

Aviation
ACI Calls for Smarter, Safer, and More Sustainable Airports at ICAO DGCA Conference Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) has urged governments and regulators to adopt forward-looking policies that will prepare the avi... READ MORE

International
One Leader, One Vision: Thailand Charts a Unified Tourism Future Tourism has long been Thailand’s lifeblood, fueling economic growth, cultural pride, and a better quality of life for millions of Thais. Today, under the leadership of Thapanee ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Marriott signs deal for six new hotels across South India Marriott International partners with Brigade Hotel Ventures to open six hotels across Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kerala, expanding 940 rooms. Marriott International, Inc. ha... READ MORE

Events
Sarawak to Host PATA Travel Mart 2026 The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced that PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) will take place in Sarawak, Malaysia at the... READ MORE

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