Cruise boom in the Gulf
MSC Cruises has reported a remarkable 55% surge in demand for roundtrip Dubai sailings for the 2026 season, marking one of the strongest January booking...
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How the UAE hacked tourism
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If the future of travel had a poster child, the UAE would be hogging the spotlights. Desiring more than spectacular skylines and record tourist arrivals,...
IATA: Five key risks that will shape 2026
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As we enter 2026, the global air transport and tourism sectors are navigating a complex and converging risk landscape. Even after a record net profit...
From hype to hard decisions: The AI reality check hotels need in 2026
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AI has officially entered its awkward teenage phase in hospitality. Everyone’s talking about it, most hotels are using it in some form, and yet behind...
Destinations Round-Up: 21 January
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Top 3 Headlines Ultra by Private Luxury Events unveils its 2026 programme for MENA luxury travel Ultra by Private Luxury Events has revealed its highly...
Hospitality Round-up: 21 January
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Top 3 Headlines voco Dubai Nice, The Heart of Europe officially opens at The World Islands IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its lifestyle portfolio...
Aviation Round-up: 21 January
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Top 3 Headlines Emirates boosts capacity, sharpens sustainability focus and renews elite sports sponsorship Emirates has further strengthened its global network by adding four additional...
USD 75M up for grabs at Saudi’s Esports World Cup 2026
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Saudi Arabia just turned up the esports dial to “mega-event” with the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 promising a staggering USD 75 million prize pool...
Six Senses to debut in the UAE with the opening of Six Senses The Palm
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Six Senses has announced its debut in the UAE with the opening of Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, in early Q3 2026. Set on the...
Ras Al Khaimah roars into travel spotlight
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The Northern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has firmly landed on the global travel radar, posting record tourism and aviation results in 2025 that signal...