Newsletter - 13th August 2026

Daily News Updates / 13th August 2026

Cruise
Royal Caribbean to offer year-round sailings from Singapore from October Navigator of the Seas will operate 2- to 5-night cruises across Southeast Asia, expanding fly-and-cruise options for Indian travellers Royal Caribbean International will establ... READ MORE

Destination
Indian arrivals in Macau decline 16.1% to 10,480 in April Macau records 3.44 million visitor arrivals during the month, with international arrivals rising 10.5% Macau recorded 3.44 million visitor arrivals in April 2026, an incre... READ MORE

Cruise
Mexico doubles cruise passenger tax to USD 10 Phased increase will take the levy to USD 15 in 2027 and USD 21 in 2028, raising costs for cruise calls at major Mexican ports Mexico has doubled the tax levied on internationa... READ MORE

Aviation
Emirates Introduces Unlimited Free Date Changes on Dubai Flights Emirates has expanded booking flexibility for passengers travelling to Dubai, introducing unlimited free date changes on eligible fares, lower refund fees and additional travel pr... READ MORE

Destination
‘Islands Are Us’ Unveiled as Theme for Visit Maldives Year 2027 “Islands Are Us” has been unveiled as the official theme for Visit Maldives Year 2027, introducing a national campaign platform that will bring the people, culture, nature and... READ MORE

Destination
Planning to visit Jordan this Autumn? Check out the top events line-up Some destinations are best experienced through their monuments, while others are best understood through their people, traditions, and celebrations. This autumn, Jordan invites tr... READ MORE

Events
Middle East hospitality embraces resilience and experience-led growth as industry prepares for ATM 2026 ● IHG Hotels & Resorts highlights long-term confidence in the Middle East, driven by sustained tourism investment and a resilient hospital... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Thailand Showcases Culture and Tourism Ahead of Tomorrowland Thailand Debut Thailand is stepping up its international tourism promotion ahead of the first Tomorrowland Thailand, with the country’s culture, hospitality and creative industries taking cent... READ MORE

VISA
Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism partners with VFS Global for destination promotion in India, other key source markets India a high-potential source market for Vietnam with strong growth momentum – 0.75 million travellers in 2025, 0.49 million in first six months of 2026 The Viet Nam National... READ MORE

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