Dubai Airports CEO takes global helm to solve aviation’s biggest conundrum
In a move that signals a significant shift in the geopolitical gravity of aviation sustainability, Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, has been appointed...
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GCC travel enters a new era of sustained demand and decentralised growth
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Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according...
MSC World Europa set to return to the Middle East in winter 2027–28
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MSC Cruises has doubled down on the Arabian Gulf, confirming that MSC World Europa will return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter...
Emirates’ 2025 year in review: Top 10 things to know
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This year, Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft. The airline celebrated...
A different kind of year-end in the Middle East
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Whether you’re celebrating with family, looking to chase adventure, or simply want a story worth telling when January rolls around, we’ve rounded up our Top...
UAE Tourism in 2025 Wrapped and 2026 Loaded
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If 2025 had a travel trade headline for the UAE, it would be “momentum with purpose”. Not just more visitors, but smarter growth, deeper collaboration...
Five forces redefining hospitality in the Middle East
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If anyone still thinks success in hospitality is about counting keys, FHS World 2025 delivered a very public reality check. According to The Bench, organisers...
Hospitality Round-up: 17 December
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Top 3 Headlines Accor sets sights on Madinah with Novotel expansion Accor has teamed up with Madinah-based developer Arbah Taiba to build Novotel Madinah North,...
Destinations Round-up: 17 December
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Top 3 Headlines Dubai outlines 2026 growth strategy at annual city briefing Dubai is preparing for a high-growth year in 2026 after unveiling new tourism,...
Aviation Round-up: 17 December
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Top 3 Headlines Emirates’ deals and delights await Emirates is offering a sweet deal for winter travel to Dubai, where travellers can book a return...