Accor says vibes are the new five-star rating
If travel trends had a Spotify Wrapped, 2026 would be all about vibes, emotion and memorable moments. Accor’s latest global travel trends report, developed with...
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Stepping inside Egypt’s greatest story
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Few places on earth manage to feel ancient and futuristic at the same time, but the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) pulls it off with jaw-dropping...
GCC dress code guide: Mosques, malls, and beaches
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Travelling in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) requires an understanding of local dress etiquette. Overall the...
Dubai hotels smash records with strongest December in nearly 20 years
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Dubai didn’t just end 2025 on a high – it set off fireworks and checked into record territory while it was at it. Fuelled by...
ATM 2026 set to beat records as travel spend hits USD 60bn
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The global travel map is being redrawn, and all roads (and flight paths) are leading to Dubai. With Middle East residents projected to splash out...
Etihad Rail passenger trains roll out in 2026
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The UAE is about to flip its travel landscape upside down – in a very good way. Etihad Rail has unveiled the country’s first national...
Dubai Airports CEO takes global helm to solve aviation’s biggest conundrum
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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...
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...