Newsletter - 15th September 2026

Daily News Updates / 15th September 2026

Travel Trade
Belarus adds India to e-visa eligible countries Belarus has added India to the list of countries whose citizens are eligible to apply for an electronic visa, easing entry procedures as the two countries look to strengthen touri... READ MORE

VISA
India Extends Free 30-Day Double-Entry e-Tourist Visa for Thai Nationals India has extended a visa-fee waiver for Thai nationals travelling to the country, allowing eligible visitors to obtain a 30-day e-Tourist Visa with double entry without payi... READ MORE

Aviation
Air India to Introduce UATP Accounts for Businesses and Travel Agencies in India Ralph A. Kaiser, President and CEO, UATP “India is a market of significant strategic importance to UATP, and Air India is the ideal partner as the first airline offering ... READ MORE

VISA
VFS Global expands South Korea visa services across South Asia VFS Global has expanded its South Korea visa application services across South Asia with the addition of a new visa application centre in New Delhi, bringing its regional network ... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Ras Al Khaimah and Emirates sign tourism partnership to drive visitor growth Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at increasing visitor arrivals to Ras Al Khaimah from sele... READ MORE

Hospitality
Atmosphere Core signs 10th Maldives resort with ONE BANYAN debut Atmosphere Core is expanding its Maldives portfolio with the signing of ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, a 118-villa island resort in Kaafu Atoll scheduled to open in M... READ MORE

Aviation
Emirates signs 11 new partnerships on day two of ATM Airline deepens ties with seven destinations, taps new customer segments, deepens cooperation with airlines Emirates has signed eleven partnership agreements on the... READ MORE

Destination
Gastronomy in Prague: Dining venues combine heritage and event capacity Prague’s culinary scene is increasingly relevant to the business events sector, combining historic architecture, Czech and Central European cuisine with restaurants and hosp... READ MORE

Events
Technology, talent and customer focus shape travel competitiveness at ATM 2026 Industry leaders at Arabian Travel Market 2026 say investment in artificial intelligence and technology must be matched by talent and customer-focused strategies as the travel sec... READ MORE

Events
Mediterranean Tourism Forum 2026 to bring tourism leaders to Malta The 11th Mediterranean Tourism Forum will take place in Malta from 24 to 27 November 2026, bringing together tourism professionals, policymakers, researchers, academics and st... READ MORE

Events
GCC tourism resilience takes centre stage at ATM 2026 Policymakers and tourism leaders discuss crisis preparedness, international cooperation and the future of Gulf tourism as Arabian Travel Market examines the sector’s long-term g... READ MORE

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