Vatel Bahrain joined the 19th Vatel International Convention in France, where its delegation exchanged insights with global peers on hospitality education, academic standards, and future talent development under the theme “Vatel, quality without borders.”
Emaar Hospitality Group will launch Vida Aljada in Sharjah later this year, introducing a five-star lifestyle hotel in Aljada’s creative district focused on social connection, creativity, and contemporary living.
An exceptional range of the latest assistive technologies and inclusive innovations will be showcased at the 8th edition of AccessAbilities Expo (AAE 2026) in Dubai.
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has launched the Artisans Majlis, an initiative dedicated to preserving traditional Emirati crafts, empowering artisans and supporting the growth of the creative economy in the emirate.
Dida Holdings has launched Dida MCP, an AI-powered booking gateway enabling approved B2B partners to integrate hotel search and booking from over 2 million properties into their own AI apps, platforms and customer experiences.
Kuwait Airways will resume direct daily flights to Damascus, Syria, from July 15, 2026, and expanded its summer 2026 network with the launch of a new twice-weekly service to Nice, France, operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Kuwait Airways has partnered with BNK Automotive to enhance services at its new VIP lounge at Kuwait International Airport. The initiative includes a fleet of premium, sustainable vehicles to elevate guest hospitality and transportation standards.
Oman Air, in partnership with Discovery Travel, will launch a weekly Bahrain–Salalah charter service from July 10, 2026, for the Khareef season. The airline is also adding 60 Muscat–Salalah flights in July, increasing capacity by 11,766 seats.
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, the Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, has highlighted the importance of collaboration, cultural preservation, and sustainable development in shaping the future of the island’s tourism sector as he officially opened Connect Barbados 2026.
Connect Barbados 2026 recorded its highest buyer participation to date, concluding a week of tourism networking and industry engagement with an awards ceremony recognising 20 contributors across the tourism, media, and travel sectors.
