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Emirates plans travel insurance cover to guarantee passengers can get home

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Emirates is developing a new travel insurance product that would guarantee passengers can return home even if flights are disrupted by conflict-related events, including by arranging seats on rival airlines when necessary, the airline's President has said.

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Destination Wedding Planners Congress to be held in India in October

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

QnA International, the organiser behind the world's most prestigious B2B platform for destination weddings, has announced the 17th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress — marking a landmark moment as the Congress sets foot on Indian soil for the very first time.

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Miral to launch two new DC attractions at Warner Bros. World Yas Island

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of two new DC-themed rides - Kryptonite Collider’ and ‘Superman Up and Away - at the award-winning Warner Bros. World Yas Island.

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AirAsia X postpones Bahrain service launch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said has postponed the launch ‌of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters report said.

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UAE travel demand sees massive growth in May

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

A notable month-on-month uplift in travel activity from the UAE has been reported this May, as travellers move quickly to lock in trips ahead of peak summer pricing.

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Barceló Hotel Group announces record $9bn revenue for 2025

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Barceló Hotel Group has reported the best results in its history for 2025 with revenues of more than $9.08 billion and a net profit of $361.93 million, both showing 4% growth, thus consolidating its model of profitable growth and operational strength.

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Dubai sets up authority to develop longevity, wellness sectors

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Dubai has established a new authority to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge paths for investment flows in the sector.

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Emirates crowned ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at APEX Awards

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading travel brands.

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AHS Properties buys Shangri-La Hotel Dubai for $300m

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

UAE-based AHS Properties has announced that it has entered into a deal with Mismak Asset Management to acquire the 43-floor Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai for AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of the largest single-asset real estate transactions recorded in recent history. The 200-m property is located on Sheikh Zayed Road.

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Qatar Airways returns to Philadelphia with daily flights

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective August 1, 2026.