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AlUla expands global DMC network to 19 accredited partners

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

AlUla has expanded its accredited Destination Management Company (DMC) partner programme with seven new specialist companies, taking its global network to 19 accredited partners.

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Siri Co-Creator to headline Paris forum on AI’s future in travel

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Siri co-creator Dr. Luc Julia will headline the Global Travel Futures Forum in Paris on October 29, as senior leaders from travel, technology, government, finance and academia gather to examine how competing artificial intelligence systems could reshape the global travel economy.

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Vatel Bahrain welcomes new students for 2026/2027

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Vatel Bahrain welcomed new students for the 2026/2027 academic year during its annual Induction Day, introducing them to college life, the hotel management programme and expectations for their studies.

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Kandooma Maldives unveils new brand identity, expanded family offering

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Kandooma Maldives has officially launched a new chapter, moving on from its previous identity as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives after 17 years.

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Dubai World Trade Centre to host 18 major events in October

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is preparing for one of the busiest months of its 2026 calendar, with 18 major exhibitions and conferences scheduled across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai throughout October.

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Emirates to deploy A350 on Orlando route from November

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on scheduled US services for the first time from November 1, when the aircraft begins daily flights to Orlando, replacing the Boeing 777 that has operated the route since 2015.

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Riyadh Air expands London Heathrow service

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Riyadh Air will increase flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow to nine times weekly from November 2, adding Monday and Wednesday services to its existing daily schedule.

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Dubai’s October calendar packed with music, comedy, sport

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Dubai is set for a busy October, with Dubai Calendar unveiling a programme of international music, comedy and sporting events across the city.

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FHS World to return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

FHS World, the hospitality industry's leading investment summit, will return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027, bringing its international community of investors, developers, hotel operators and industry leaders to Wynn Al Marjan Island.

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FHS World 2026 announces Startup Den, Hackathon winners

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

The winners of the FHS World Startup Den 2026 and the inaugural FHS Hackathon have been announced, highlighting innovation and emerging talent across the UAE’s hospitality and tourism sector.