Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently celebrated its inaugural flight to Nairobi, Kenya, with special events held at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The Nairobi route, which was last served by the airline in 2012, is a strategic addition to Gulf Air's network, supporting its expansion into new markets and providing enhanced connectivity for both business and leisure travellers between Bahrain, East Africa, and beyond.
marhaba, part of dnata and a leading global airport hospitality brand, has integrated services from DUBZ, the baggage technology and logistics company, into its expanding service portfolio. The move creates one of the most comprehensive airport service offerings in the world – enabling passengers flying from Dubai to check in and hand off their luggage remotely, fast-track through immigration, and relax in a lounge, all while experiencing marhaba’s signature hospitality in one seamless booking.
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, hailed as a "success" his recent visit to the Middle East (May 10-15), where he led a delegation of more than 50 business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Mainland China on a visit to Qatar and Kuwait.Summing up the trip, the Chief Executive said the delegation had achieved three key objectives: to strengthen government-to-government relations; to find new areas of collaboration; and to make friends and extend networks in the region.
ICCA and the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration and engagement across the international association meetings space. Signed during IMEX 2025 in Frankfurt by ICCA CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath and ESAE Managing Director Ioannis Pallas, the agreement affirms both organisations’ commitment to nurturing the next generation of association leaders and professionals, as well as contributing to one another's ongoing research and development efforts.
Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country’s first all-villa resort nestled within 100,000 square metres of lush tropical greenery, commemorated its grand opening with a spectacular celebration on May 17, 2025. Hosted by The Royal Group, the exclusive event welcomed more than 500 distinguished guests from Singapore’s business and diplomatic circles. The evening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the resort entrance at 5:00pm, commemorating the grand opening of Raffles Sentosa Singapore. Guests were then invited on a curated journey through the property, experiencing first-hand the elegance of the resort’s lush tropical gardens, its five distinct dining destinations, and spectacular event spaces.
Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection announced the successful conclusion of the inaugural edition of its Partner Appreciation Night event, an exclusive evening dedicated to honouring the collaboration, excellence, and long-standing commitment of its most valued partners. Having taken place on May 29, this invitation-only gathering was held at V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton. Created as a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the recent Partner Appreciation Night was a refined evening where professional bonds were recognised, and future partnerships were inspired. Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection continues to build on its legacy of fostering authentic, strategic relationships across the hospitality industry.
Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, recently hosted its first-ever meet-and-greet for its members in the Middle East & Africa sponsored by the iconic Atlantis The Royal Dubai. The exclusive gathering marked a significant milestone in Virtuoso’s expansion within the region, bringing together five of Virtuoso’s nine regional member agencies, with representatives from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in attendance. The evening featured a warm welcome from Brigid McDonnell, Virtuoso General Manager, Middle East & Africa, and Kyp Charalambous, Vice President of Sales, Atlantis The Royal Dubai.
DWTC Hospitality, the hospitality division of Dubai World Trade Centre, delivered an exceptional performance at the Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2025, securing 51 medals across all competition categories and the coveted “Best Effort by an Individual Establishment International Emirates Salon Culinaire” award for the third consecutive year, reinforcing DWTC Hospitality's position as a leader in culinary excellence.
