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RSG completes modernisation of AlWajh International Airport

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has completed the modernisation of AlWajh International Airport (EJH) located in northwest Saudi Arabia.

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STORY Hospitality joins GHA, brings key benefits to guests

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

STORY Hospitality, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international lifestyle hospitality group, is launching STORY Discovery - part of the GHA Discovery loyalty programme - unlocking premium and experiential stays worldwide.

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Jazeera unveils big summer sale offer across top European destinations

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Leading Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched a summer fare sale offering discounts of up to 30% on one-way and return tickets across its network. The promotion, which runs until June 13, will cover a range of destinations in Europe, Türkiye and other markets served by its network.

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IATA halves 2026 airline profit forecast, big loss seen for Mideast industry

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sharply cut its profit outlook for the global airline industry, citing disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Airlines are now expected to post a net profit of $23 billion in 2026, while Middle East airlines are likely to post $4.3 billion loss, it said.

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Outletcity Metzingen brings World Cup Summer experience

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Outletcity Metzingen will launch its World Cup Summer campaign from May 22 to July 18, 2026, offering a blend of football-themed entertainment, premium shopping, and family activities designed to attract international visitors, including GCC travellers, during the summer season in Germany.

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Bahrain Tourism Minister meets hotel sector to strengthen ties

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, held a meeting with representatives of Bahrain’s hotel sector as part of regular meetings aimed at strengthening partnership with the hotel sector and following up on preparations for upcoming tourism seasons and events.

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IHG launches ChatGPT app for hotel search, booking

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an app in ChatGPT to make hotel discovery and booking easier as AI becomes increasingly central to travel planning, now used by more than half of US travellers.

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Saudia tops global on-time performance in May 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Saudia ranked first globally for on-time performance in May 2026, achieving 92.30% on-time departures and 90.12% arrivals, according to Cirium, while operating 13,669 flights across more than 100 destinations worldwide.

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Qatar Airways boosts Dubai flights to five daily

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.

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Saudia, Myanmar Airways agree special prorate deal

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Myanmar Airways International, expanding travel options between Saudi Arabia and Myanmar.