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Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai has been recognised with the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, joining three other Cheval Collection properties in receiving the accolade.

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Orascom Hotels partners with Tadweera to expand green key in Egypt

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Orascom Hotels Management (OHM) and Tadweera for Green Education will launch the Green Key environmental certification programme in Egypt during a sustainability event at Sheraton Miramar El Gouna on July 10, 2026.

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Accor brings ibis Styles, Adagio Original to Port Said

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Accor has signed a dual-branded hotel project in Port Said with Atlas Integrated Contracting Company, introducing ibis Styles and Adagio Original in Egypt. Opening in 2029, the development will feature ibis Styles Port Said with 180 rooms and Adagio Original Port Said with 100 units.

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Emirates to add second daily A350 service on Dubai-Colombo route

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Emirates will introduce a second daily Airbus A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the existing Boeing 777 aircraft on flight EK648/649.

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RSG announces opening of Six Senses beachfront resort in Amaala

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced the opening of the luxury beachfront resort Six Senses Amaala, featuring 100 suites and villas alongside 25 branded residences. It will welcome its first guests next week.

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dnata Travel brings back ‘Secret Stays’ as demand for curated escapes grows

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

dnata Travel has relaunched its Secret Stays campaign, offering UAE travellers curated luxury escapes with surprise resorts. The Maldives package includes accommodation, meals, transfers and premium benefits, reflecting strong demand for convenient summer holiday experiences.

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flynas inaugurates direct flights between Riyadh, Alexandria

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

flynas has inaugurated its first direct flights between Riyadh and Alexandria, Egypt, further expanding air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and regional destinations. The airline will operate three weekly services between Riyadh and Alexandria International Airport.

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Emirates Group wins UAE’s top sustainability award for second time

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The Emirates Group has received the UAE’s highest recognition for corporate sustainability, earning the Platinum Impact Seal Award 2025–2027 from the UAE National CSR Fund, Majra, for the second time.

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flynas launches Saudi Experiences platform with Saudi Tourism Authority

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

flynas and the Saudi Tourism Authority have launched Saudi Experiences, a digital platform enabling travellers to discover and book tourism packages while promoting local businesses, creating economic opportunities and supporting Saudi Arabia’s tourism growth and economic diversification goals.

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Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with global hotels to train hospitality talent abroad

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism has signed a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading global hotel brands to launch the “Hospitality Ambassadors” programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s hospitality workforce through international on-the-job training (OJT).