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May 2026 981
Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach was officially rebranded to Sheraton The Walk, Dubai, effective December last year. This strategic transition marks a co...
Demand surges despite global pressures: IMEX Frankfurt
May 2026 848
As the global business events sector navigates a landscape of rapid shifts and geopolitical unpredictability, early data for IMEX Frankfurt 2026 indicates a pow...
Story Hospitality charts new global chapter
May 2026 740
Story Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Abu Dhabi Capital Group, is entering a significant expansion and revitalisation phase, marked by full-scale renovation...
Urban retreat ideal for families
May 2026 558
Rising 305 metres above the glittering Abu Dhabi coastline, the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers is a dramatic sculptural marvel that has long defined the capital...
From desert workcations to Himalayan hideaways
May 2026 843
As the region prepares for Eid Al Adha 2026, travel advisors have a golden opportunity to curate extended itineraries for their clients. According to astronomic...
Iberian ideas for Eid
May 2026 678
As travellers from across the Middle East look toward the upcoming Eid break, Spain’s diverse coastlines are offering a fresh invitation to luxury. From th...
Rediscovering the Aegean
May 2026 606
As the Middle East prepares for the upcoming Eid holidays, the Mediterranean’s most iconic archipelagos are coming alive for the 2026 summer season. For GCC tra...
Saudi’s inimitable summer escapes
May 2026 873
Saudi is redefining what a summer getaway can look like through the diversity of experiences it offers. What makes the destination especially compelling is not ...
Beauty meets heritage in Germany
May 2026 722
Every journey is a chance to explore the history of peoples and the wonders of art and nature. Germany is one of the leading European destinations in this field...
The Florentin transforms private villas
May 2026 578
The Althoff Collection has officially unveiled The Florentin, a luxury hotel that uplifts the 125-year-old Villa Speyer with a contemporary extension to create ...
Brionj debuts in Germany
May 2026 564
The Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection has entered the German market last month with the opening of The Baltic View. Located on the scenic coast of Rügen, the prope...
GTM strengthens travel ties with Gulf states
May 2026 733
The Northwestern city of Oberhausen successfully hosted the 52nd Germany Travel Mart (GTM) from April 19 to 21, 2026. “What incredible days of partne...
Lobby tackles manual workload
May 2026 650
Lobby is positioning itself as an intelligent solution for reservation teams, focusing on the high-volume B2B and group sectors where speed of response directly...
Smartvel launches TravelAble accessibility solution
May 2026 673
Smartvel has launched TravelAble, a new accessibility solution designed to help passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) better understand and navigate the comple...
In Brief
May 2026 580
RateHawk marks 10 years of growth RateHawk marks its 10th anniversary, highlighting strong growth and expansion plans as it enters its second decade. The p...
Club Med launches all-inclusive resort in Borneo
May 2026 624
Club Med has unveiled its newest resort in Malaysia, set where ancient rainforests meet the shimmering waters of the South China Sea. Nestled in Kota Kinabalu, ...
Corinthia Hotels signs new luxury resort in Tuscany
May 2026 593
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle and hospitality company, has announced the development of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Marrakech, set...
Nikki Beach unveils major luxury project in Morocco
May 2026 739
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle and hospitality company, has announced the development of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Marrakech, set...
Ethiopia unveils ambitious tourism strategy
May 2026 681
Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa's leading emerging destinations, while simultaneously...
Hong Kong shines in MICHELIN Guide 2026
May 2026 817
Hong Kong continues to strengthen its standing as one of Asia’s foremost culinary destinations, bringing together world-class fine dining and authentic local ex...
In Brief
May 2026 564
Maldives to headline ITB Berlin 2027The Maldives has been announced as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, marking its return to the spotlight at one ...
Norwegian Luna joins NCL fleet
May 2026 622
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the global leader in innovative cruise travel, took delivery of Norwegian Luna, the 21st ship in its award-winning fleet, from Finc...
DW Travel reports strong growth in 2025
May 2026 645
DW Travel, one of the UAE’s leading travel management companies, has delivered a strong 2025, achieving a 34 per cent year-over-year revenue growth while expand...
Munich Airport woos Arab passengers with comfort
May 2026 643
A new pier in Terminal 1 at Munich Airport was officially opened last month in the presence of 1,000 invited guests. The Bavarian aviation hub’s comm...
Etihad supercharges US network
May 2026 859
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is accelerating its growth in the United States with two major enhancements to its North American network, incr...
Yas Island
May 2026 588
Yas Island has relaunched its Kids Go Free offer until October 31, 2026, allowing children aged 11 and under to stay, dine and access attractions at no cost whe...
Almosafer has partnered with Accor’s Makkah Cluster
May 2026 833
Almosafer has partnered with Accor’s Makkah Cluster, including Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, Raffles Makkah Palace and Swissôtel Makkah, to enhanc...
Chedi Hospitality
May 2026 553
Chedi Hospitality has partnered with Rawasi Development to explore a new mixed-use mountain destination in Jabal Bausher, Oman. The early-stage project is envis...
Dubai Safari Park
May 2026 681
Dubai Safari Park has welcomed the birth of its second endangered southern white rhino calf, named Salam, born on March 1, 2026. The male calf, weighing 73.5 kg...
Mleiha National Park
May 2026 547
Mleiha National Park has launched a series of immersive educational workshops for children aged five and above, combining hands-on learning with outdoor explora...
Uber
May 2026 523
Uber has agreed to acquire Blacklane, marking a major step in its expansion into premium and executive travel. Founded in Berlin in 2011, Blacklane operates in ...
Aleph Hospitality
May 2026 693
Aleph Hospitality has secured management of Four Points by Sheraton Makkah Ibrahim Al Khalil, marking its third Marriott-branded property in Saudi Arabia. The 3...
Ski Dubai
May 2026 570
Ski Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, will host the seventh edition of the DXB Snow Run on May 17, 2026. Held in a unique -4°C environment, the e...
The summer that rewrites the script
May 2026 657
For those of us who have spent years navigating the Middle East’s ever shifting commercial terrain, the word resilience has often felt like a polite industry pl...
Bassila leads Le Méridien Al Aqah
May 2026 473
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort has appointed Zee Bassila as General Manager. He brings over 25 years of international hospitality experience. Prior to this, B...
José dos Santos promoted
May 2026 508
Fairmont The Palm has appointed José Martins dos Santos as Hotel Manager. He brings over 15 years of international hospitality experience. Prior to this, dos Sa...
Ultima Collection appoints Magnusson
May 2026 547
Ultima Collection has appointed Noelia Magnusson as Chief Commercial Officer. She brings over 15 years of international hospitality experience. Prior to this, M...
Alexander Alles joins ICCA Leadership
May 2026 560
ICCA has appointed Alexander Alles as Senior Director, Advocacy and Sustainability. He will lead global strategy across both areas, working with members, policy...
Valor appoints Decaix as Cluster GM
May 2026 622
Valor Hospitality Partners has appointed Yann Decaix as Cluster General Manager for its Dubai Deira portfolio. He brings over a decade of leadership experience....
Al Massan named Acting CEO
May 2026 542
Al Mouj Muscat has appointed Ahmed Al Massan as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this, he served as Chief Financial Officer since 2018, playing a key ro...
Marriott Al Jaddaf appoints Executive Chef
May 2026 581
Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf has appointed Hamid Raddawi as Executive Chef. He brings over 18 years of experience, contributing to both pre-opening projects and est...
The Chedi Hegra appoints Wouters
May 2026 540
The Chedi Hegra has appointed Mark Wouters as General Manager. He brings over 20 years of international hospitality experience across Europe, Asia and Oceania. ...
ENVI Lodges appoints two new directors
May 2026 564
ENVI Lodges has appointed two new directors to support its expansion strategy. Lianne Kelly-Maartens has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing - Afri...
Schmitt named cluster GM
May 2026 538
Hilton has appointed Michael Schmitt as Cluster General Manager for four Yas Island properties. He brings over 20 years of international hospitality experience....
Virtuoso announces key leadership appointments
May 2026 693
Virtuoso has announced two senior leadership appointments to support its global growth strategy. Brad Bourland has been appointed President. Prior to this, he s...
Aleph Hospitality strengthens leadership team
May 2026 585
Aleph Hospitality has strengthened its leadership team with several senior appointments across its regional offices. Aline Barhouche has been appointed Chief HR...