Newsletter - 16th July 2026

Daily News Updates / 16th July 2026

International
Australia to replace paper arrival cards with digital travel declaration by 2027 Australia is officially phasing out its iconic orange paper Incoming Passenger Card in favor of a digital Australia Travel Declaration (ATD). The new system will allow travel... READ MORE

International
Seychelles targets 12% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in 2026 Seychelles strengthens its appeal among Indian travellers with rising visitor arrivals Improved air connectivity, targeted marketing and strong trade engagement drive growth fr... READ MORE

People
Accor Appoints Gilles Cretallaz as Senior Vice President of Operations for Luxury Brands in Asia Accor has appointed Gilles Cretallaz as Senior Vice President of Operations for Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems across Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea and the Maldives,... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Travstarz Global Group Unveils India’s First Experiential B2B Outbound Wellness Showcase in Chandigarh In a move that reflects the growing convergence of luxury travel and wellness tourism, Travstarz Global Group hosted what it describes as India’s first experiential B2B outbound... READ MORE

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