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dnata launches operations at Western Sydney International Airport

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

dnata has launched operations at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), supporting the opening of Australia’s newest international aviation gateway with ground handling, inflight catering and passenger hospitality services.

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RAK Properties expands Mina’s culinary offering with three new restaurant brands

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

RAK Properties is expanding Mina’s dining and lifestyle offering in Ras Al Khaimah with the addition of tashas, Hunter & Barrel and Antonia, further strengthening the waterfront destination’s position as a growing hospitality and culinary hub.

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TOURISE urges tourism brands to prioritise creativity amid AI shift

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

TOURISE has released IDEAS That Travel, a new report developed with LIONS Advisory, highlighting how tourism brands must adapt to a fragmented, socially driven and increasingly AI-mediated landscape as global travel demand rises.

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Emerging Travel Group, Traveloka join forces to expand accommodation offering

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Emerging Travel Group, a global travel tech company operating RateHawk, ZenHotels and Roundtrip brands, and travel tech platform Traveloka have launched a strategic partnership to expand their global distribution and broaden their accommodation offerings.

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Dubai expands winter camping season capacity by 120pc in Al Ruwayyah

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the 2026–2027 winter camping season in Al Ruwayyah, increasing capacity by approximately 120% to accommodate 600 camps and introducing new facilities, recreational activities and flexible accommodation options.

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Qatar Airways launches codeshare partnership with WestJet

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Qatar Airways has announced its latest codeshare partnership with WestJet. The national carrier of Qatar will add its (QR) code onto WestJet’s flights across Canada, providing passengers greater options and seamless connectivity to new markets across Canada.

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Four Seasons announces 52 luxury private residences in Dubai’s DIFC

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Four Seasons, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate investment company Bright Start, has announced plans for Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC, expanding its luxury residential portfolio in the emirate.

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Umm Al Qura inks land sale deal for Makkah hotel apartments

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has announced that it has signed a land sale agreement with Methak Investment Holding for the development of a hotel apartments complex and rooms tower in Zone 3 of its mega Masar Destination in Makkah.

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Dubai to celebrate Diwali with citywide festivities

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Dubai is set to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, from November 2 to 12 with a citywide programme of cultural events, shopping promotions, entertainment and dining experiences.

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Etihad marks first non-stop Abu Dhabi–Calgary flight

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a milestone as travellers can now fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary for the first time.