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Hotels & Resorts
IHCL opens Tree of Life Himalaya, Hartola in Uttarakhand.
The launch of Tree of Life Himalaya, Hartola in Uttarakhand has been announced by Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). Tree of Life Himalaya, which offers sweeping views of the Trishul and Nanda Devi peaks, is situated at an elevation of about 7,000 feet and is encircled by old oak woods, fruit orchards, and a natural water spring. “With slow travel evolving…
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Appointments
FCM Travel appoints Jo Lloyd as Chief Customer Officer.
Jo Lloyd has been appointed to the newly created Chief Customer Officer post at FCM Travel as the company increases its emphasis on providing consistent service to global enterprise clients across regions. Lloyd’s current responsibilities as Global Head of Account Management and FCM Consulting are expanded by the new role. The company’s worldwide customer strategy will be shaped and led…
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Hotels & Resorts
Treebo Hospitality Ventures expands its lifestyle portfolio with Medalio Kota.
As the business continues to grow its lifestyle hotel brand designed for the purposeful traveller, it opens a new 30-key Medalio hotel in Kota. As the company continues to grow its lifestyle hotel brand designed for the purposeful traveller, Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) has inaugurated a new 30-key Medalio hotel in Kota. The goal of Medalio is to unite modern…
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Cruises
StarDream Cruises launches its ‘Blockbuster Vacations’ campaign in India.
For the August–December 2026 holiday season, StarDream Cruises, home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises, announced ‘Blockbuster Vacations’, an integrated marketing targeting India. The advertisement was presented at StarDream Cruises’ annual Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) Leadership Conference, The Confluence 2026, in India from August 11-13. Travel partners from throughout the country attended to celebrate StarDream Cruises’ achievements and learn about its…
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Aviation
Etihad to establish Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg seasonal service.
The service will run four times a week from December 17, 2026, until March 21, 2027. Etihad Airways announced a four-times-a-week seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg starting December 17, 2026, and ending March 21, 2027. Using Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub, the new route will connect Sweden’s west coast directly to Abu Dhabi and offer some of the fastest…
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Aviation
Emirates allows unlimited date adjustments on Dubai flights.
Emirates now offers unlimited free date changes on flights to Dubai, reduced refund fees, flexible booking choices, and complete travel insurance. From August 10, 2026, Dubai travellers can change their trip dates as many times as needed without a fee across several pricing levels. The facility applies to Economy Class Saver thru Flex flights and Business Class Special, Saver, and…
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Associations
Tourism India Alliance (TIA) and Ecotourism Association of Kashmir (ETAK) Sign Historic MoU in Srinagar to Advance Responsible Tourism
SRINAGAR, INDIA – 12 AUGUST 2026 – In a major step forward for the Indian tourism industry, the Tourism India Alliance (TIA) and the Ecotourism Association of Kashmir (ETAK) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Srinagar. The historic agreement was executed by Mr. Mukesh Jain, Executive Vice President of TIA, and Mr. Sameer Baktoo, President of ETAK,…
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Hotels & Resorts
Accor signs Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas, for 2031 opening.
Accor has signed Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas, expanding its luxury portfolio in India. The resort in Rishikesh’s Shivpuri Range will open in 2031. Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas will have 220 bedrooms, four dining venues, 3,000 sqm of event space, a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, kids’ club, and bespoke guest experiences on 16 acres. In the Himalayan foothills and biodiverse Ganges valley,…
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Aviation
DIAL & MoCA Introduce Air Suvidha 2.0 Screening Portal.
In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) have launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal, to improve public health surveillance at India’s international points of entry. At https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/, the AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 portal is currently operational. International visitors can expedite health screening and immigration clearance…
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Aviation
Vietjet announces new direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney
Vietjet announced a new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney, which would begin on January 9, 2027, after exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam signed the Memorandum of Understanding while on a state visit to Australia. In addition to promoting tourism, trade, investment, innovation,…
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