Scroll, intention, transformation: 2026 MENA travel trends
Across the Middle East, particularly in the UAE, travel is no longer defined by luxury alone. It is increasingly shaped by sustainability and climate awareness...
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The Set’s Middle East expansion: how independent hotels will capture luxury travellers in the region
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The Set is a modern brand affiliation company whose goal is to champion independent luxury hotels around the world. They often say that they are...
Why sports and wellness travel is exploding in 2026
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Travel has officially entered a new chapter, and it’s not being driven by destinations alone, but by desire. According to Priority Pass, the airport experiences...
GCC’s regional airports are silently changing the travel game
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Forget the era when flying out of Dubai, Riyadh or Doha was the only way to feel the region’s aviation pulse. In case you missed...
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...
Accor says vibes are the new five-star rating
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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...
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...
Zero trust or zero chance: Data defense for the digital age
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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...