flydubai has launched daily flights to Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, its second destination in Thailand after Krabi. The inaugural service departed on 1 July from Dubai International Airport, expanding its Southeast Asia network.
From October 22–26, 2026, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca will host Loop Wellbeing, Europe’s leading B2B luxury travel fair dedicated to health, wellness, and luxury travel, bringing together hoteliers, medical wellness experts, and premium travel brands with high-end buyers and agencies.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a fast-growing destination for Chinese tourists, according to Dragon Trail International’s research with WTM Spotlight Riyadh, driven by Approved Destination Status (ADS) status, Vision 2030 goals, stronger connectivity, and rising demand for cultural and luxury travel.
Ascott Limited will open Ascott Villas Riyadh in Q4 2026, its first Saudi villa community. The 86-villa project supports regional expansion and targets families and long-stay guests near Riyadh’s Hittin district and KAFD.
RateHawk Futurecast gathered industry leaders from TikTok, Lufthansa City Centre, Travelport, and MakeMyTrip to discuss how travel businesses must adapt to rapid technological change, evolving Gen Z customer behaviour, and increasing market uncertainty shaping future travel demand.
UN Tourism and The Bench signed an MoU in Madrid to boost global tourism investment, innovation, and education, focusing on sustainable development, public-private collaboration, startup support, and new investment opportunities through FHS platforms and joint initiatives.
Etihad Airways is increasing capacity across its network in response to strong demand, increasing frequencies to Brussels and Kraków, making Abu Dhabi–Dhaka a year-round route, and extending seasonal services to Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca.
H2R completed interior renovation of The Meydan Hotel in Dubai, reimagining guestrooms and public areas for Dubai Holding, modernising the hotel on an accelerated timeline while improving spatial quality and operational efficiency and improved outcomes.
Dubai International Airport expects around 3 million passengers in the first half of July, with daily traffic exceeding 200,000. July 12 is forecast to be the busiest day, handling more than 225,000 travellers as the summer travel peak begins.
Saudia Airlines completed its 2026 Hajj operations with a final flight to Ahmedabad carrying 402 pilgrims. Over 75 days, it provided more than one million seats, serving 145 destinations with a fleet of 160 aircraft.
