Kerala is launching new tourism initiatives to boost Gulf arrivals, including Bahrain. Culture and Tourism Minister P C Vishnunath said roadshows and information kiosks will be set up with India’s embassy and Bahrain’s BKS. Kerala welcomed 100,000 Arab tourists last year, aiming for 300,000 in five years.
Empower has reaffirmed its support for Dubai’s sustainable tourism and hospitality growth, highlighting the role of district cooling in improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. By end-2025, its services covered 24% of Dubai’s 827 hotel and hotel apartment facilities.
Global Village has announced the launch of its Season 31 VIP Packs, offering guests exclusive benefits and premium access ahead of the new season, which begins on October 14, 2026.
China’s travel market is becoming more diverse, with travelers placing greater emphasis on quality, authentic experiences and personalised services, while artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing the entire travel journey, according to the ITB China Travel Trends Report 2026/27.
HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2028/29 season, featuring 57 voyages across 14 destinations, including 26 new itineraries, two destinations new to the company and five major product innovations.
Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system for hoteliers, has launched Cloudbeds RMS, a new revenue management system designed to help hotels make faster and more informed pricing decisions.
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to create a seamless air-rail travel experience across the UAE.
Emirates is installing Starlink satellite internet across its fleet at a rate of 14 aircraft per month, with 53 aircraft now connected. The airline plans to extend the service to 232 aircraft, according to Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim.
An Air Arabia Group-led consortium will commence airline operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on September 20, 2026, after receiving its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Etihad Airways has unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform that will allow customers to book flights, hotels and other travel services in one digital experience. The platform will launch in October, initially offering hotel bookings through Etihad.com.
