Blacklane has expanded its global chauffeur services to four new cities—Varese, Bergamo, Verona, and Nuremberg—enhancing luxury mobility across Italy and Germany. Launching in early 2026, the move strengthens Blacklane’s European footprint, serving both business and leisure travellers.
Dubai has unveiled the official calendar of events for Hag Al Leila in Dubai, marking the beginning of the Season of Wulfa, a citywide cultural initiative celebrating belonging, kinship, and shared values through programmes that highlight the emirate’s living and vibrant heritage.
Amman City Airport (ADJ) welcomed Jazeera Airways on February 1 for its inaugural flight from Kuwait, marking the first direct scheduled commercial service between the two airports. This stablishes Jazeera Airways as the carrier connecting ADJ and Kuwait directly.
Aman at Sea has announced the first itineraries for Amangati, its inaugural ocean-going motor yacht, with bookings now open for Spring 2027. Offering five- to eight-night Mediterranean voyages, the 180-metre, nine-deck vessel embodies Aman’s hallmark of space, privacy, and tranquility.
Tumodo, a business travel platform in the UAE, is expanding into Germany as part of its European growth strategy. After launches in Saudi Arabia, India, and Kazakhstan in 2024–2025, the company aims to capture up to 3% of Germany’s SME and mid-market corporate travel segment by 2029, positioning Germany as a gateway to the wider DACH region.
The Middle East’s short-term rental market is set to reach $8.7 billion by 2030, fueled by tourism growth, regulatory reforms, and changing traveller preferences, according to a new white paper published by UnderTheDoormat Gro. Saudi Arabia offers the largest growth potential, driven by Vision 2030, rising inbound tourism, and initiatives to utilise vacant properties.
Azerbaijan’s gastrotourism potential was presented to a global audience during Madrid Fusion 2026, the Madrid International Gastronomy Congress, held in Madrid, Spain, from January 26 to 28.
Hilton has announced the launch of Raeidat (meaning Pioneers), its new Women in Leadership programme in Saudi Arabia – a development journey created to prepare women for future leadership roles within the hospitality sector. The inaugural cohort brings together 25 women from 10 Hilton hotels across the Kingdom,
The newly opened Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences, located adjacent to City Centre Mall in the heart of Manama, has introduced The Collective Café and The Collective Restaurant, offering a culinary destination that blends international flavours with Bahraini touches.
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, which will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC), will focus on the large-scale hotel development, and the increasing influence of Saudi travellers at home and abroad.
