Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), led Dubai’s participation at IMEX Frankfurt, taking place from May 19 to 21.
Saudi Arabia’s Umm Al Qura For Development and Construction has announced plans for a new SAR1 billion ($267 million) hotel tower in Makkah as part of its massive Masar Destination development project near the Grand Mosque.
Global Hotel Alliance has expanded its international portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, strengthening the reach of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Emirates has reached a milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft.
As Eid Al Adha approaches, with the holiday expected to begin on May 27, hotels, resorts and restaurants across the Gulf and popular regional getaways are unveiling a host of special offers to help residents make the most of the long break.
Miral announced that Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has been awarded the Best Theme Park in the World at 2026 Liseberg Applause Award.
Jazeera Airways announced the resumption of direct flights to Aleppo, Syria, following the gradual restoration it’s direct operations from T5 at Kuwait International Airport. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Aleppo starting June 25.
Cvent’s 2026 European rankings name London, Barcelona, and Madrid as top meeting destinations, with Meliá Avenida América in Madrid ranking first among hotels, followed by Hilton London Metropole, highlighting strong city-level event demand.
Select Group, the Dubai-headquartered real estate developer and hospitality investor, has acquired three Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country club resorts in the United Kingdom, marking a significant expansion of its UK hospitality platform.
Qatar Airways Group reported a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08 billion ($1.94 billion) for FY2025/26, carrying over 41.8 million passengers and maintaining strong global connectivity via Hamad International Airport despite geopolitical challenges.
