SAL Logistics Services, Saudi Arabia’s national leader in cargo handling, logistics and supply chain management, has received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) Level 1 certification.
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch three weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Kochi (Cochin) in India from September 1, expanding its international network and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India.
Etihad Rail is enhancing journeys between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah with an Emirati-inspired onboard menu by Capital Catering, created by award-winning chef Maitha Warshaw under the theme “A Journey Through the Emirates.”
Data and industry collaboration are becoming increasingly important tools for airlines seeking to reduce fuel consumption as rising energy prices put further pressure on profitability, according to Stuart Fox, Director, Flight and Operations at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
flynas, the Saudi low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights between Jeddah and Aleppo in Syria from August 21, expanding its international network and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Syria. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment to introduce Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG, marking the brand’s debut in the Middle East.
Luxury travel demand is accelerating, with Virtuoso network sales on track to rise nearly 21%. Fall bookings are up 59%, sales 69%, while September sales surged 77%, signalling a shift towards shoulder-season travel.
The UAE hospitality sector remains resilient despite 2026 headwinds, supported by Dubai’s AED2.5 billion relief package. Hotel stock reached 159,300 rooms in Dubai and 33,650 in Abu Dhabi in Q2, with further expansion expected, JLL’s latest report said.
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has launched three new Specialty Certifications, expanding its professional development offering with focused, on-demand education covering incentive travel psychology, risk management and wellness.
The European Union has indefinitely postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), meaning visa-exempt travellers will not yet need to obtain travel authorisation before visiting participating European countries.
