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Japan sees huge growth in visitors from GCC states

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced strong growth in visitor arrivals to Japan in 2025, with the GCC market outperforming others as demand for premium and experience-driven travel expanded.

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Air Canada's Budapest–Toronto flight back

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Air Canada has launched its Budapest-Toronto flight, which will operate five times a week during the peak season - on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - from the Hungarian capital to the Canadian metropolis, until the end of October.

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$300m Swissôtel resort to come up on Georgia's Black Sea coast

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Georgia's leading developer Archi and NEXT, the country's first international development company, have announced the joint development of Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort, a $300 million premium hotel-residential complex on the Black Sea coast in Kobuleti.

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Kerzner International appoints new Global Director MICE

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Kerzner International Holdings Limited, the global hospitality group behind renowned luxury brands including One&Only Resorts and Private Homes, Atlantis Resorts, SIRO, and rare finds, has appointed Natalie Slavikova as Global Director, MICE.

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Ray by Cloud 7 opens in Kuwait's Mangaf

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Ray by Cloud 7, a contemporary hotel, has opened its doors in Mangaf, Kuwait, bringing together modern design, relaxed coastal living and curated dining experiences.

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Final Rentals partners with Autorent to accelerate growth in Gulf

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

British car rental technology platform Final Rentals has announced a major expansion of its Gulf operations through a strategic partnership with Autorent, one of the region's largest vehicle rental and leasing operators.

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Riyadh Air announces five new destinations as first 3 Dreamliners arrive

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, a Public Investment Fund company and Saudi Arabia's national carrier, on Monday announced the launch of five new destinations: Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester, coinciding with the arrival of the first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its modern fleet.

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DWTC generates record AED25bn in economic output in 2025

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) generated a record AED25.03 billion ($6.82 billion) in economic output through its calendar of large-scale business events in 2025, further strengthening its role as a key driver of Dubai’s economic growth.

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Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for daily Riyadh - Dubai service

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, on Monday announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh - a key addition to its growing network.

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Swissôtel Resort El Quseir opens in Egypt's Red Sea coast

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Swissôtel, globally recognised for its vitality-led philosophy and mastery of Swiss hospitality, has announced the opening of Swissôtel Resort El Quseir further expanding its presence along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.