Newsletter - 02nd December 2025

Daily News Updates / 02nd December 2025

Hospitality
Raffles Jaipur Concludes Transformative Wellness Retreat with Global Mentor Dawn Harlow Raffles Jaipur has successfully concluded its week-long exclusive wellness retreat led by globally renowned spiritual mentor and yogic therapist Dawn Harlow, offering guests a ref... READ MORE

Hospitality
Raffles Udaipur Unveils “Whispers of Wonder,” a Graceful Celebration of the Festive Season Raffles Udaipur is set to usher in the holiday season with Whispers of Wonder, an elegant festive programme crafted to reflect the serenity of its private island on Udai Sagar Lak... READ MORE

Hospitality
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Earns Major International Honour Within Months of Opening Centara Hotels & Resorts has achieved a significant milestone with the newly launched Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, which has been recognised as one of the Favourite Overseas... READ MORE

Hospitality
Marriott International Celebrates 700th Property in Asia Pacific excluding China with the Opening of Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection in Vietnam The milestone reinforces Marriott’s thoughtful growth strategy across the region as it expands beyond gateway cities into emerging destinations. Marriott International, Inc. ... READ MORE

Destination
Saudi Arabia Unveils ‘Visa by Profile,’ a First-of-its-Kind Instant Tourist Visa System Saudi Arabia has introduced a groundbreaking digital entry solution, “Visa by Profile,” enabling eligible Visa cardholders to receive an electronic tourist visa with... READ MORE

People
Seychelles Appoints Amanda Bernstein as Minister for Tourism and Culture Leadership transition reinforces the nation’s long-term commitment to sustainability, cultural integrity and high-value tourism. A new chapter of sustainable growth, cultural... READ MORE

Destination
Seychelles Sets a New Course for Tourism: Sustainability, Culture and Community at the Core Minister Amanda Bernstein unveils a forward-looking model prioritising environmental protection, cultural richness and a resilient visitor economy. Seychelles is entering a new... READ MORE

Hospitality
Banyan Tree Unveils Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore — A Landmark Homecoming in Nature-Immersive Hospitality Singapore has welcomed a new icon of sustainable, design-led hospitality with the opening of the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree—a milestone that marks Banyan ... READ MORE

Destination
Thailand to Host Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket, Strengthening Its Role as a Leader in Holistic Wellbeing Thailand has been selected to host the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) 2026 in Phuket, a milestone that reinforces the Kingdom’s growing influence in the global wellness ... READ MORE

Destination
Thailand Showcases Its Expanding Global Filming Power at the American Film Market Thailand further strengthened its standing as one of the world’s most compelling international filming destinations as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a high-leve... READ MORE

Travel Trade
DreamFolks Accelerates Global Growth Engine; Acquires Majority Stake in Dubai-based ‘Easy to Travel’ DreamFolks Services Limited, India’s largest travel and lifestyle experiences company, today announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Easy to Travel (ETT), a Dubai-based airp... READ MORE

Associations
Skål International Kashmir becomes India’s 20th club, marking a new milestone for tourism leadership Skål International India inaugurated its 20th club, Skål International Kashmir, in Srinagar, uniting tourism leaders and stakeholders to strengthen the region’s global hospita... READ MORE

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