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IATA to hold first IATA World Data Symposium in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the first-ever IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26th and 27th February.

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IATA wary of proposed increase to UK Electronic Travel Authorisations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has aired its opposition to the recent UK Home Office proposal to increase the costs of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) by 60 percent to GBP 16.

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Scottish budget leaves thousands of venues worse off

Hospitality venues across Scotland remain ineligible for new business rates relief, leaving them with bills tens of thousands higher than businesses in England.

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FHRAI expects reforms from Budget 2025-26 to boost hospitality and tourism sector

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the third largest hospitality association in the world, has outlined its expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26.

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Experts at Thailand Tourism Forum 2025 define the country’s new earmarks for luxury

Experts at this year’s Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) opined that Thailand can unlock the full potential of its luxury tourism sector by delving into high-equity branded residences, regenerative wellness and culinary tourism.

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Tourism Malaysia joins Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Tourism Malaysia is putting the country’s best foot forward at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show 2025, the UK’s largest and longest-running travel event.

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Aotearoa New Zealand brings unique culture to AIME 2025

Aotearoa New Zealand will showcase the different cultural elements that make it unique at this year’s Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) in Melbourne.

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ikhlas.com teams up with LPHU Muhammadiyah and Impian International to serve 50,000 umrah pilgrims

Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) formally signed a partnership agreement with the Hajj and Umrah Development Institute (LPHU) of Muhammadiyah and Impian International Sdn Bhd to amplify its efforts in servicing more umrah pilgrims from Indonesia.

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FHRAI raises concerns over Zomato and Swiggy’s private label food delivery

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the third largest hospitality association in the world, has expressed serious concerns over Zomato and Swiggy’s recent move to enter the private label food delivery business.

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FHRAI hails Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism Policy 2024-29

The policy grants Industry Status to the tourism and hospitality sector and introduces key incentives like stamp duty reimbursements, capital subsidies, and operational benefits.

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UKHospitality Scotland responds to Edinburgh visitor levy report

The trade body reiterated that levy costs must be kept to a minimum and that the inclusion of a cost recovery mechanism for businesses was essential.

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IATA reports 8.1 percent increase in global passenger demand for November 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global passenger demand figures for November 2024, marking an all-time high of 83.4 percent in terms of load factor.

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SITA renews and boosts support for Airport Council International World’s leadership training programme

Aviation tech provider SITA has renewed and even strengthened its long-term support for the Airports Council International (ACI) World’s training and leadership programme for airport executives, the ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP).

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IATA November air cargo demand report shows 16th straight month of growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its air cargo demand report for November 2024, showing sustained growth throughout a 16-month period.

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Singapore still on top in updated Henley Passport Index

The latest update to the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore reclaimed its crown as the most powerful passport in the world with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide.