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Dubai gets another luxury beachfront escape

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

Dubai is getting another luxury beachfront escape. Address The Bay at Emaar Beachfront is set to open in 2027, bringing the signature Address experience to one of the city’s most sought-after waterfront addresses.

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Tourism conditions improve across most economies despite global headwinds: WEF

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

Travel and tourism conditions have strengthened globally and are at their strongest since 2019, said a new WEF report. Around 92% of the 110 economies in the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) improved their score since 2024, with Japan taking the top position.

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flydubai becomes first airline to launch international flights to Nepal's Pokhara

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

flydubai has launched daily non-stop flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Pokhara International Airport (PHH), establishing the first direct air link between Dubai and Western Nepal.

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MYS brings its experience to Saudi Arabia with Red Sea Yacht Show

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco with the debut of The Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah in October next year.

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Tourism conditions improve across most economies: WEF index

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Travel and tourism conditions have strengthened across most of the world, a new World Economic Forum report finds, but destinations face a growing challenge: turning record demand into lasting value amid rising costs, geopolitical and climate disruptions.

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UAE’s Alfred Holdings expands portfolio with credit, travel platforms

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Alfred Holdings, the UAE-based investment group behind InsuranceMarket.ae, has launched CreditMarket.ae and HolidayMarket.ae, expanding its portfolio into financial services and travel.

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Asia’s travel leaders share hard-won lessons as WiT Turns 21

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Web in Travel (WiT) is marking its 21st anniversary with a new documentary exploring the people, risks and ideas that shaped Asia’s online travel industry, while asking industry leaders what they would tell their younger selves.

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Japan tourism sector strengthens global ties with new WTTC partnership

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Japan is strengthening its ties with the global Travel & Tourism industry through a new partnership between the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) Executive Committee.

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Cruise Master sets sights on 2027 demand after ATM 2026

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Cruise Master has wrapped up its participation at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, marking its 19th year in the region. The cruise agency showcased seven global cruise partners and reported strong industry engagement, while turning its focus towards early demand for summer 2027.

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Amadeus to roll out AI-powered travel seller tool across Gulf

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Amadeus is preparing to introduce its new Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers across the Gulf region, as the travel technology company expands its use of artificial intelligence to help travel agencies improve efficiency and simplify increasingly complex booking and servicing processes.