dnata is expanding its accessibility services at Dubai International Airport (DXB), introducing upgraded mobility equipment, enhanced staff training and trials of emerging assistive technology to improve the airport experience for passengers with diverse accessibility needs.
AI is transforming travel planning, personalisation and hotel operations, but Kerten Hospitality CEO Marloes Knippenberg says technology should enhance, not replace, human connection, authentic cultural experiences and meaningful interactions.
Price and accommodation benefits are the strongest factors influencing consumers’ decisions to join paid travel loyalty programmes, while cost, communication and a sense of belonging play key roles in membership renewal, according to a new Accor Plus report.
Liwa International Festival 2027 will take place from December 11, 2026, to January 2, 2027, in the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, featuring motorsport championships, heritage experiences, family attractions and international entertainment.
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding with Matchroom Pool to bring the World Nine-ball Championship to Bahrain for the first time, in cooperation with the Bahrain Billiards and Darts Association.
Jazeera Airways has welcomed its newest Airbus A320neo aircraft in Kuwait, marking the first delivery under its landmark order for 26 Airbus aircraft and a new phase of fleet expansion and long-term growth.
Gulf Air Group has received Great Place To Work Certification, recognising its workplace culture based on employee feedback. The survey recorded an 81% participation rate among Group employees.
CleverFi, a startup offering secure global Wi-Fi connectivity by extending users’ home networks abroad, has won the Travel Tech Association’s Start-Up Summit pitch competition in National Landing, Virginia.
Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including spares, to power 100 firm and 50 optional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Oman Air and Finnair have launched a new codeshare partnership to expand travel connections between Finland, Oman and Australia, strengthening both airlines’ global networks through their membership in the oneworld Alliance.
