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Emirates recycles, reuses 88,000kg of plastic from inflight dining

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Emirates has repurposed more than 88,000kg of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard, the airline said highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023.

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Rixos Hotels Egypt opens second resort in Hurghada

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Rixos Hotels Egypt has opened Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, a new five-star resort on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline, located beside Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas.

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UAE new racing season to feature 64 races in five racecourses

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

The UAE's racing calendar for 2026-2027 season features 64 race meetings across five racecourses throughout the country.

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Shangri-La Jeddah appoints new Director of Marketing & Communications

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Jeddah has appointed Lina Khan as Director of Marketing & Communications.

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Jayasom to open flagship wellness resort at Amaala, Triple Bay

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Jayasom, the global integrative wellness hospitality brand, is set to open its inaugural flagship property at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast in the coming months. Spanning over 7,000 sqm, Jayasom seamlessly embraces an “East meets West” wellness philosophy.

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Erth Abu Dhabi appoints new General Manager

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Erth Hospitality, the catering facility of Erth Abu Dhabi, is delighted to welcome Robert Kolosits as its new General Manager, marking an exciting new chapter for the division.

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GHA wins three 2026 Freddie Awards

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has won three 2026 Freddie Awards.

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Emirates first: Two Emirati female pilots promoted as captains

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation.

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dnata Travel appoints new Divisional VP, Corporate Travel

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

dnata Travel Group has appointed Maura Geertsma as its new Divisional Vice President, Corporate Travel. The newly created role strengthens the company’s ability to meet global demand for strategic corporate travel solutions.

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Rotana expands portfolio with its first ski resort in Georgia

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, has signed Gudauri Ski Resort, the group's first ski resort and a milestone that introduces an entirely new category of hospitality to its global portfolio.