Newsletter - 13th February 2026

Daily News Updates / 13th February 2026

International
Executive Leadership in Motion: Khajornrit Khwanmongkol Steering Thailand’s India Strategy At a time when global tourism boards are recalibrating growth strategies toward sustainability, value-driven markets and deeper international partnerships, Khajornrit Khwanmongkol... READ MORE

Travel Trade
South African Tourism Concludes Successful Delhi Roadshow Showcasing South Africa’s diverse offerings, the Bengaluru roadshow engaged 255+ Indian travel trade partners Highlighting India’s growing significance, the initiative str... READ MORE

Uncategorized
TAT Invites Travellers to Explore Thailand Through ‘Feel All the Feelings’ Campaign The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting global travellers to rediscover the Kingdom through its latest television commercial, “Feel All the Feelings” —... READ MORE

Destination
Japan to Triple Departure Tax from July 2026 as Fiscal Pressures and Overtourism Reshape Policy Japan is set to significantly increase the cost of international travel from July 2026, announcing plans to triple its International Tourist Tax and introduce additional... READ MORE

Trends
Indian Arrivals to Japan Surpass 300,000 in 2025 as Luxury and Experience-Led Travel Accelerates Japan has crossed a historic milestone in its engagement with the Indian outbound market, welcoming over 300,000 Indian visitors in 2025, reflecting sustained growth and a no... READ MORE

Travel Trade
TBO Tek Limited Posts Robust Q3 FY26 Performance on Broad-Based Growth and Classic Vacations Integration Revenue surges 86% YoY; Adjusted EBITDA (before M&A costs) rises 53% to ₹115 crore TBO Tek Limited, one of the world’s leading B2B travel distribution ... READ MORE

Aviation
Air India Introduces First Line-Fit Boeing 787-9 and Resumes Delhi–Shanghai Non-Stop Service Air India has marked a dual milestone in its international expansion and fleet transformation strategy with the induction of its first line-fit Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and the res... READ MORE

People
Accor Appoints Amitabh Rai as Chief Operating Officer – Luxury for South Asia Accor has announced the appointment of Amitabh Rai as Chief Operating Officer – Luxury, Accor South Asia, effective 15 January 2026. The move marks a significant leadership stre... READ MORE

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