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SGS consortium wins Riyadh Airports maintenance contract

Tue, 05 May 2026

Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) has announced that it has secured a SAR315 million ($84 million) contract from Riyadh Airports Company for carrying out the operation and maintenance of passenger boarding bridges and related services at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA).

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Valor Hospitality introduces family-focused culture initiative in Dubai

Tue, 05 May 2026

Dubai Gold District and the Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, have launched the “Department of Family Golden Moments,” an internal initiative focused on emotional hospitality, human connection, and creating memorable guest experiences.

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Barceló Group joins World Travel & Tourism Council as Global Member

Tue, 05 May 2026

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed Barceló as a Global Member. The Group operates a diverse portfolio of 288 hotels under four distinct brands, ranging from luxury boutique properties to large-scale resorts and urban hotels.

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Ajman Tourism wins four Stevie Awards 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026

The Department of Tourism, Culture and Media in Ajman has added four awards to its international record at the Stevie Awards for the Middle East and North Africa 2026.

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Erth Abu Dhabi honoured with Emiratisation Award for second year

Tue, 05 May 2026

Erth Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Emiratisation Award by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in recognition of its continued commitment to advancing national talent.

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Minor Hotels signs Anantara Somabay on Egypt’s Red Sea

Tue, 05 May 2026

Minor Hotels announced signing Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences in Egypt marking strategic expansion Opening May 2030 the project will include 300 hotel keys and 150 branded residential units on the Red Sea coastal development.

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Blacklane refreshes brand identity to elevate chauffeur experience

Tue, 05 May 2026

Blacklane has unveiled a new modern luxury brand identity as the global chauffeur service eyes increased global expansion and reinforces its commitment to exceptional hospitality and business travel.

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flydubai operates 3,800 flights in March, posts high net promoter score

Tue, 05 May 2026

flydubai reported strong customer confidence in UAE aviation despite regional airspace disruptions. The airline operated over 3,800 flights in March and achieved an Excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) , nearly double previous levels.

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Saudi Arabia launches Makkah route gateway in Morocco

Tue, 05 May 2026

Saudi Arabia launched the second gateway of the Makkah Route Initiative in Morocco at the initiative’s hall at Rabat-Salé International Airport. The Makkah Route Initiative aims to provide high-quality services to pilgrims from beneficiary countries travelling to the Kingdom.

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Saudi Airports Cluster 2 sees 7pc rise in passengers in Q1 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026

Airports Cluster 2, operating 22 Saudi airports, reported strong Q1 2026 growth. Passenger numbers reached nearly five million, up 7% year-on-year, while flights exceeded 37,000, marking a 9% increase.