Newsletter - 30th September 2026

Daily News Updates / 30th September 2026

Events
India to host Routes Asia 2027 in New Delhi from March 16-18 India is set to host Routes Asia 2027 in New Delhi from March 16 to 18, with the three-day aviation event scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam. The Airports Authority of Ind... READ MORE

People
The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary appoints Rajesh Namby as General Manager The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has appointed Rajesh Namby as General Manager of The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the brand’s first forest sanctuary. Namby brings... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Centrum Air launches twice-weekly Hyderabad–Tashkent service Centrum Air has launched a new twice-weekly direct service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, expanding the Uzbek carrier’s presence in the Indian market and strengthening air... READ MORE

Events
ASSOCHAM Tourism Conclave 2026 highlights investment and destination development priorities Greater private-sector investment, new destination development and a stronger focus on destination management and visitor experience are emerging as key priorities for the next ph... READ MORE

Destination
South Korea surpasses 15 million international arrivals through August 2026 South Korea welcomed more than 15 million international visitors between January and August 2026, with inbound tourism continuing to expand amid eased entry procedures, targe... READ MORE

Hospitality
Aman Unveils Amanolu, Its First Maldives Destination Aman is set to enter the Maldives with Amanolu, a new luxury resort and private-island residential development planned for Vaavu Atoll and scheduled to open in 2028. The projec... READ MORE

People
Ruby Garcia Returns to Phulay Bay as General Manager Luxury hospitality executive Ruby Garcia has returned to Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Thailand, as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of international... READ MORE

Aviation
Air Canada Expands Winter Network to Latin America and Caribbean Air Canada is expanding its winter 2026–27 network across Latin America and the Caribbean, adding destinations and increasing capacity as the airline targets continued demand fo... READ MORE

Uncategorized
Princess Cruises launches AI-powered cruise planning app Princess Cruises has launched a native app within ChatGPT, becoming the first global cruise line to introduce an AI-powered cruise-planning experience that allows travellers to se... READ MORE

Cruise
Saudi Arabia Sets Sights on Luxury Yachting With Red Sea Yacht Show Saudi Arabia is expanding its ambitions in luxury marine tourism with the launch of the Red Sea Yacht Show, a new international yachting event scheduled to take place in Jeddah in... READ MORE

Destination
Etihad Rail Launches Dubai–Abu Dhabi Passenger Service in 64 Minutes Etihad Rail has expanded its national passenger network to Dubai, opening a new rail connection to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah while linking the UAE’s intercity railway with Dubai Me... READ MORE

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