Five forces redefining hospitality in the Middle East
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...
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Zero trust or zero chance: Data defense for the digital age
by Newsroom
In an era where VIP jet movements, luxury hotel bookings and government travel patterns can be compromised with a single leaked credential, the Middle East’s...
IATA confirms Middle East will lead global airline profitability in 2026
by Newsroom
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its Middle East outlook as part of its 2026 global industry forecast, and the region is officially...
Five ways to turbocharge your travel and expense game
by Newsroom
If you thought travel and expense (T&E) management was already evolving at lightning speed, brace yourself, for 2026 is gearing up to be a full-on...
How Australian leaders are helping to shape tourism in the Middle East
by Newsroom
What happens when you bring together world-class Australian tourism expertise and one of the fastest-growing travel regions on the planet? You get a powerhouse mix...
Minor Hotels say it’s all about meaning over mileage in 2026
by Newsroom
Travellers are shaking off the old checklist-style holiday and reimagining how they wander the world, craving adventures that hit them emotionally, spiritually and socially. That’s...
GHA reveals what 2026 jet-setters want
by Newsroom
2026 is shaping up to be the year travellers trade bragging rights for beautifully intentional escapes. UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has just dropped its...
Subscriptions, status and sold out lounges: CTS spills the tea on travel’s loyalty shift
by Newsroom
From the booming experiential travel trends driven by Gen Z and Millennials to the Middle East’s increasingly influential role in shaping loyalty innovations, we’re unpack...
The Middle East masterclass in partnership-led tourism
by Newsroom
Destinations are no longer competing on the ‘prettiest beaches’, it’s all about the experience and streamlined touchpoints for the traveller. At the heart of every...
Airport chaos? Not today! Dragonpass wants you calm, fed and fabulous.
by Newsroom
Let’s be honest, we’ve all stood in those long and boring snaking airport queues at airports, often wondering why travelling feels more like a competitive...