Today's Traveller Newsletter - Updates 15 June 2023

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In this edition, we share the latest news snippets on what's happening in the travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality world, so you can keep a finger on the pulse of new trends and happenings.

We bring you exciting updates on new airline flight routes, and investment opportunities in tourism, and hospitality companies on a growth drive. Whether you're a solo adventurer, family traveller, or luxury seeker, we have rounded up the best destinations in India and around the globe for you to explore.

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Today's Traveller Snippets

• Jazeera Airways achieves KD2.3 million net profit in the first quarter of 2023
• Marjan welcomes Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts on Al Marjan Island
• MMT delivers highest ever annual Gross Bookings and Adjusted Operating Profit at $70.3 Million, a growth of 203% YoY
• Saudia Group allocates one million+ and 200 thousand seats for pilgrims for Hajj Season 2023
• Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism announces "Kids Go Free" highlighting Dubai as a family-friendly destination
• VietJet expands its network in India; announces a new direct route to Kochi
• Yatra Online bolsters its leadership in corporate travel by partnering with IDFC FIRST Bank
• The Westin Resort & Spa Himalayas partners with?The Plus Initiative supported by THSC to provide skill training to the youth in Uttarakhand
• The First Airbus A330 Neo joins ITA Airways' fleet
• Travel startup TravClan expands with operations in the Middle East
• AISATS and YIAPL sign up to build a multi-modal cargo hub at Noida International Airport
• The Postcard Hotel partners with Singapore Airlines
• IHG Hotels & Resorts and Emirates Skywards enhance partnership: offer members more rewards
• Six Senses Amaala set to launch in Saudi Arabia, as its tourism sector undergoes transformation
• Korea Tourism Organization launches K-incentive scheme for Indian travel agents
• Kochi calling: Etihad boosts services to Southern India
• OYO to open 300 hill station hotels this summer
• MMT launches industry-first, bundled offering for Indian Students traveling abroad
• Vistara inaugurates direct connectivity between Mumbai and London
• BLADE India launches same-day return helicopter services for Tirumala Tirupati pilgrims
• Bahrain and Qatar resumed flights from 25th May 2023

Interviews

Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk

Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, VP-Operations (Southern Thailand) and GM, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket shares the rich history of the Dusit Group

Daniel Meury and Seema Roy

Daniel Meury, GM, Andara Resort & Villas, and Seema Roy, Area MD, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, share their thoughts on luxe hospitality.

News

24th MTM and LLTM

MTM and LLTM (MICE Travel Mart and Luxury & Leisure Travel Mart) join forces to celebrate their most successful year to date.

Vivanta Hotel Guwahati

IHCL announced the signing of a Vivanta-branded hotel in Guwahati, Assam.

Holiday Inn Katra

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi in Jammu & Kashmir.?

Westin Hyderabad Hitec City

Second Westin property to launch in Hyderabad, with the distinctive identity of being an?all-women-managed hotel.

Radisson Hotel Sonamarg

RHG continues its ambitious growth and development plan in India with the signing of 11 new hotels across brands between January and April 2023.

Air India Express

Air India Express (AIXL), India's first international budget airline, achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by operating India's first all-women Haj flight.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group's financial performance for the financial year FY2022/23 has recorded the highest net profit in its 76-year history.

Stunning Lake Regions in the World

Ready to take a dip into the lake of dreams? Sail away with us as we explore some of the world’s most stunning lake areas and lakeside towns.?

Famous Temples in Bihar

Spiritually strong and traditionally revered, the stunning temples in Bihar beckon all travellers in search of peace and tranquillity.?

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