Aviation Round-up: 18 April
Top 3 Headlines Qatar Airways summer 2026 to 150+ destinations Qatar Airways said it will expand its international network to more than 150 destinations from...
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A SAR82.7 billion start for Saudi tourism in Q1 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has kicked off 2026 with powerful momentum, recording 37.2 million domestic and international visitors in the first quarter alone. The figures...
Sky-high demand: Saudi aviation sparks pilot shortages
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With Saudi airlines scaling up operations and boosting regional connectivity, and a surge in narrowbody aircraft orders, a new challenge is emerging for the region....
Etihad’s power play with new China route expansion
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Etihad Airways has announced it is scaling up its China operations, unveiling five new routes and boosting frequencies to a total of 35 weekly flights...
The era of AI-powered guest technology in hotel personalisation
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Personalisation has long been a key element of hospitality, but guest expectations have evolved faster than traditional service models can keep up. Today’s travellers demand...
Trust before traction: The Middle East communications playbook
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The Middle East has become one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets for travel and hospitality technology. Hotel pipelines are expanding at record pace,...
Room mapping: The silent risk undermining MENA’s hotel revenue
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In the complex ecosystem of modern hotel distribution, few processes are as underestimated, and as commercially critical, as room mapping. For many hotels, room mapping...
Airline accessibility: Closing the confidence gap with technology
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Across the Middle East, travel is evolving at speed. From the rapid expansion of aviation hubs to the rise of smart tourism initiatives, the region...
Trust is the new traffic: Fix your data, boost your revenue
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Forward-looking leaders are recognising that content is no longer a static asset, but a dynamic, distributed system that must be continuously validated across an increasingly...
Aquarabia Qiddiya City to make its splash on 23 April 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s entertainment landscape is gearing up for a major addition as Aquarabia at Qiddiya City moves from soft launch into full operation. The preview...