Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines will expand their codeshare partnership from June 2026, improving connectivity between the Philippines, Doha and Europe, while offering access to domestic leisure destinations including Caticlan and Puerto Princesa.
Wego, an online travel marketplace in MENA, has partnered with Triple-A, a global payment institution, to introduce stablecoin payments for travel bookings, further expanding the range of payment options available to travellers booking flights and other travel services.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched the enhanced version of its PATAmPOWER platform. Developed to improve user experience, strengthen functionality, and expand data coverage.
MeetingPackage has expanded its integration with Cvent, enabling hotels to automate and synchronize group booking proposals within a single platform, streamlining event sales workflows and reducing manual processes across multiple systems.
Qatar Airways will expand its African network from June 2026, resuming flights to Seychelles and Kigali, launching daily Marrakesh services, and introducing three weekly flights to Port Sudan, enhancing regional connectivity across Africa and the Middle East.
Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline and part of the Saudia Group, has announced the launch of scheduled services to India with daily flights between Riyadh and Hyderabad beginning July 1, 2026.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced a near-full return to normal operations, with 75% of its global network reinstated. Over the past several weeks, the airline has resumed services across the Middle East, Europe, India and Africa, thus reconnecting an increasing number of passengers through Bahrain.
Oman's Asyad Group has signed its first usufruct agreement with Nama Real Estate for the construction of a commercial complex within the Muscat Airport Free Zone. Spanning 25,000 sq m area, the key facility will boast smart offices and hitech workspaces designed to serve both regional and global companies.
As part of its participation in IMEX Frankfurt 2026, the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture & Media signed a strategic partnership agreement with DERTOUR Group, during an official visit to the Group’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
Emirates Palace Company, with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has announced 35 private residences at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, scheduled for completion in 2029.
