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Philippine Bureau of Immigration reports post-holiday increase in daily departures
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) is currently looking at a significant increase in daily departures throughout the first two weeks of the new year.
British Airways makes changes and rebrands its loyalty programme
British Airways has announced changes to its loyalty programme, introducing new ways to earn Tier Points to progress through the Tiers.
IATA releases statement on Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243.
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism holds welcome ceremonies at three key hubs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.
Romania & Bulgaria get full Schengen accession
Starting from 1 January 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have officially become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, bringing the total number of EU’s borderless area countries to 29.
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern announce a new codeshare agreement , which increases business and leisure connections to East Asia and greater access to destinations in mainland China.
UK warns its citizens against satellite phones in updated India travel advisory
The travel advisory emphasised that prior approval from the Department of Telecommunication is required for listening devices, as well as "powerful cameras or binoculars."
Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans opens with 54 keys
Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans, the third in partnership with Caesars Entertainment opens. The hotel brings the world-renowned Nobu experience to the vibrant cultural hub of New Orleans from the rapidly expanding luxury lifestyle brand.
1.9 million Indian tourists visited the USA in 2024
The tourism industry in the United States is witnessing a significant shift as Indian travellers emerge as a key market, helping to revitalise a sector still recovering from the pandemic.
Steve Wahrlich takes helm of BWH Hotels board
BWH Hotels announced that its board of directors elected Steve Wahrlich as its chairperson for 2025 last 16th December.
Virgin Atlantic increases capacity in India
Virgin Atlantic consolidates its operation in India, adding a new destination and increasing seat capacity.
Air India Express announces ‘New Year Sale’ with fares from INR 1599
Air India Express has launched its 'New Year Sale,' offering Xpress Value fares starting at INR 1,599 across major booking channels and Xpress Lite zero check-in bag fares starting from INR 1,448, exclusively for members booking on airindiaexpress.com and the Air India Express mobile app.
Qatar Airways to utilize Airbus A350 on multiple routes
Doha-based airline has a fleet of 58 Airbus A350 aircraft, including 34 A350-900s and 23 A350-1000s.
Egypt welcomed 15 million tourists in 2024
Egypt has defied regional instability and achieved unprecedented growth in its tourism sector, reaching a milestone in 2024 with the country welcoming over 15 million international visitors.
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