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Applications for Vatel Bahrain programmes open until September 12

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Vatel Bahrain has announced that applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will remain open until September 12. Prospective students can apply for Bachelor’s and MBA programmes in International Hotel Management.

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Saudi Tourism Ministry updates Hajj accommodation standards

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations governing accommodation facilities serving Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 1448 AH Hajj season.

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WTTC welcomes Egyptian Tourism Authority as Destination Partner

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) as a Destination Partner, strengthening cooperation with one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.

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Dhofar Khareef visitors rise 6.9pc to 472,449 in 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Oman’s Dhofar Khareef season attracted 472,449 visitors between June 21 and July 31, 2026, marking a 6.9% increase from 442,100 visitors during the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

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Air India Express brings Kerala’s Onasadya to West Asia flights

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Air India Express has launched a specially curated Onasadya meal for international passengers travelling between Kerala and West Asia during the Onam season.

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Luxury travel shifts from status to time, privacy, personalised experiences

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Luxury travel is increasingly moving beyond five-star hotels and exclusive reservations, with ultra-high-net-worth travellers prioritising time, privacy and highly personalised experiences, according to Matthieu Schon, founder of international luxury concierge company Matt Concierge.

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Gulf Air unveils special Malaysia F1 Grand Prix package

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.

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DET issues last call for ‘A Dubai Invite’, says demand ‘exceptional’

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced a last call for residents to register for ‘A Dubai Invite’, following exceptional demand that has seen the programme’s capacity increase three times since its launch on July 20.

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Turkish Airlines strengthens its China network with Chengdu

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, will launch scheduled flights to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, as of November 11, 2026.

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Air Arabia reports 51pc drop in first-half profit amid regional conflict

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Air Arabia reported a 51% decline in first-half net profit to AED 374 million ($102 million), as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier faced reduced capacity, airspace closures and record-high fuel prices linked to the ongoing regional conflict.