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Eid visitors bolster hospitality industry in Bahrain

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Eid visitors have given a much-needed boost to the hospitality industry in Bahrain battered in recent months by Iranian aggression. Thankfully, Bahrain’s tourism sector recorded strong growth during the recent extended holidays, said a top minister.

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Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumes operations

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumed operations on Monday, receiving and operating flights from international airlines as part of a phased reopening plan.

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Air traffic through Syrian airspace surge 375% in May

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Syria recorded nearly 12,000 overflights in May after airlines altered their routes across the region to avoid airspaces affected by recent regional developments.

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Qatar Calendar June 2026 features world-class championships, entertainment

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Positioned as an accessible destination for GCC visitors, the June edition of Qatar Calendar highlights the beginning of a dynamic seasonal programme, reinforcing Qatar’s positioning as a leading summer destination.

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ATPI Energy secures over $50m in new travel contracts

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

ATPI Energy has secured contracts valued at more than $50 million over the past four months, strengthening its role as a travel management partner within the global energy sector.

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Bahrain records strong tourism growth following “We Miss You” initiative

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Bahrain’s tourism sector has seen strong growth since the “We Miss You” campaign, with increased GCC arrivals during Eid Al Adha. The Minister said the country is prepared for summer demand with expanded leisure offerings and regional promotions.

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RateGain expands AI commercial network across APAC, MEA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

RateGain Travel Technologies has consolidated its APAC & MEA commercial operations, expanding its regional workforce fivefold to over 100 professionals, reinforcing its AI-powered SaaS leadership in travel and hospitality and strengthening key growth markets.

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Vatel Bahrain tops Mideast hospitality education 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Vatel Bahrain has been named “Leading Hospitality and Tourism Management Institution in the Middle East for 2026” at the global Travel and Tourism Awards by UK-based LUXlife magazine.

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flyadeal expands multinational cabin crew team

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

In celebration of International Cabin Crew Day, flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, announced the graduation of its 76th group of cabin crew since its 2017 launch.

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Jazeera Airways relaunches direct flights to Budapest

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, announced the relaunch of direct flights between Kuwait and Budapest, Hungary on the sidelines of the UEFA Champions League final match in Budapest.