Travel Tech Association (Travel Tech) has announced the finalists for its start-up pitch competition, ahead of its Start-Up Summit on October 14, 2026, at Concorde in National Landing, Arlington, Virginia.
WTM London is encouraging travel industry professionals to secure tickets before the advance price increases on October 1.
UAE-based Musafir Holdings has launched JETT, a standalone technology business bringing travel technology solutions to travellers, travel companies and corporates.
Millennium & Copthorne, MENAT is accelerating its regional expansion with a 29-project pipeline comprising 11,736 hotel and residence units across six markets. The strategy spans Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Iraq, Georgia and Oman, with projects scheduled to open between 2027 and 2029.
Global Village has extended the F&B registration deadline for Season 31, giving restaurants, cafés, kiosks and food trolley operators a final opportunity to apply. Registrations for both categories will remain open until September 16.
Cheval Collection, a UK-based luxury hospitality company with a growing number of properties in the Middle East, has appointed Robert Nicolas, an industry veteran with two decades’ experience in hospitality, as the Cluster Director of Sales for its two serviced apartment properties in Dubai.
ITB India 2026 has concluded at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre following three days of business meetings, networking and industry discussions, bringing together international travel companies and key players from India and South Asia.
Explora Journeys is set to explore the Caribbean’s diverse islands, cultures and landscapes during its 2026-27 season, offering voyages across two ships from mid-October 2026 through March 2027.
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas has opened at Hatta Resorts, marking the hospitality brand’s debut in the United Arab Emirates. Set in the Hajar Mountains overlooking Hatta Dam, the retreat combines experiential hospitality with a focus on culture, community, nature and wellness.
Gulf Air delivered a strong operational performance in August 2026, ranking among the world’s most punctual airlines. Cirium placed the Bahrain carrier first in the Middle East for on-time arrivals, while OAG ranked it fourth globally.
