Newsletter - 11th August 2026

Daily News Updates / 11th August 2026

People
Holiday Inn Resort Kathmandu, Budhanilkantha Appoints Suprabhath Roy Chowdhury as General Manager Suprabhath Roy Chowdhury takes charge from 7 August 2026, bringing extensive IHG experience across hotel operations, food and beverage and new-property openings in India and South... READ MORE

Hospitality
Accor strengthens its luxury portfolio in India with the signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas Accor, a global leader in hospitality, announces the signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas, marking another milestone in the Group's continued expansion of its luxury hosp... READ MORE

Aviation
Five ways Emirates is helping customers travel with greater confidence From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor... READ MORE

Events
ITB India 2026 Unveils Conference Programme as Travel Leaders Prepare to Debate Industry’s Next Phase Industry leaders from BCD Meetings & Events, Escalent, Expedia Group, MakeMyTrip, Taj Hotels, and more will examine the forces reshaping travel across India and South... READ MORE

Travel Trade
TAAI Inaugurates New Mumbai Secretariat as Association Marks 75 Years of Excellence The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has inaugurated its new Secretariat in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s 75-year j... READ MORE

Hospitality
Saudi Arabia plans minimum hotel staffing ratios, requiring up to three employees per room Saudi Arabia is preparing new minimum staffing requirements for tourist accommodation facilities, with compliance and enforcement proposed to begin on January 1, 2027. Und... READ MORE

Aviation
flyadeal to launch Riyadh–Mumbai flights, expanding India network from October 3 Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will launch five weekly nonstop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai from October 3, adding more than 7,400 seats per month between the two major cit... READ MORE

Travel Trade
South Africa steps up push for direct India flights ahead of Cricket World Cup 2027 South Africa is intensifying efforts to establish a direct air link with India ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille leading di... READ MORE

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