Newsletter - 27th August 2025

Daily News Updates / 27th August 2025

Travel Trade
ETAA Conducts Knowledge Session at Expedia TAAP The Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) recently hosted an exclusive engagement with Expedia TAPP at their Gurgaon office, featuring a comprehensive orientation and trai... READ MORE

People
Ranju Alex Appointed CEO of Accor South Asia to Drive Growth and Business Strategy Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has announced the appointment of Ranju Alex as CEO for South Asia, overseeing operations in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, an... READ MORE

International
Destination DC Unveils 2026 Strategies to Elevate Tourism and Showcase the Nation’s Capital Following a record-setting year for visitation and economic impact, Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, has unveiled its... READ MORE

International
Niagara Takes Flight: Ontario’s Ultimate New Attraction Soars into View For generations, visitors have marveled at Niagara Falls from the riverbanks, observation decks, and boat tours—but now, for the first time, Ontario’s most iconic natural wond... READ MORE

International
Niagara Takes Flight: A Spectacular New Perspective on the Falls One of the world’s most celebrated natural wonders has just added a world-class attraction that promises to redefine how visitors experience the region. Officially opening on&nb... READ MORE

Cruise
Explora Journeys Appoints Tennis Champion Jannik Sinner as Brand Ambassador Luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, has announced an exclusive partnership with world tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, who joins ... READ MORE

Cruise
Seabourn and Uniworld Unveil First-Ever Combined River and Ocean Cruise for 2026 In a landmark collaboration set to redefine luxury cruising, Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises have announced an exclusive partnership that will bri... READ MORE

Cruise
Cruise Whitsundays to Launch New $15m Reef Vessel by 2027 New catamaran to enhance guest experiences and reinforce the Whitsundays as the “heart of the Great Barrier Reef” Cruise Whitsundays has confirmed a major fleet expansion w... READ MORE

Cruise
StarCruises Debuts World’s First Cycling Race at Sea StarCruises has raised the bar for onboard entertainment, introducing a first-of-its-kind experience that blends fitness, technology, and ocean travel. In partnership with Flying ... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Korea Tourism Launches ‘Gateway to Korea’ Initiative in India The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has entered into a strategic partnership with Shinhan Bank India, Korean Air, and Yatra to promote South Korea as a preferred destination for ... READ MORE

Travel Trade
ICONIC Tourism Summit 2025: Where Visionaries Shape India’s Tourism Future The grand halls of ITC Maurya, New Delhi, came alive with the vibrancy of ideas, cultural exchange, and industry pride as the ICONIC Tourism Summit 2025 unfolded in coll... READ MORE

International
Dubai Revitalizes Historic Deira Souks: Blending Heritage Preservation with Modern Tourism In a major step to safeguard its cultural legacy and enhance its tourism offering, Dubai Municipality has completed a large-scale heritage development project in the&nbs... READ MORE

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