Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, with a record-breaking 55 slides.
Emirates has unveiled a next-generation lounge concept, debuting in Munich and Frankfurt, with Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul to follow this year. The airline is investing more than AED50 million ($13.6 million) in each premium lounge.
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has published its inaugural Sustainability Report for 2025, titled fly forward 2025, marking the formal launch of its five-year sustainability strategy aimed at supporting responsible growth while reducing its environmental impact.
Skyscanner has launched new AI beta tools including Explore with AI and a Road trip planner, alongside upgraded features like DROPS, Flight Tracker and Stays, aiming to improve personalised, flexible and budget-friendly travel planning.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a slight decline in global passenger demand for May 2026, with total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) down 2.2% compared to May 2025.
Steady progress is being made on the Bahrain International Airport Roads Development project with its third phase nearly 47% completed, said a report. Work has now officially begun on pouring the bridge decking for one of the kingdom’s biggest traffic infrastructure upgrades.
PPHE Hotel Group has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a new partnership with hospitality technology provider Hudini, rolling out integrated solutions across 17 of its European properties.
The UAE ushered in a new era in its transportation history on Tuesday as the country's first national passenger rail service officially entered operation, with Etihad Rail carrying its first fare-paying passengers on the inaugural scheduled journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.
Accor has partnered with Egypt-based Margins Developments to launch Novotel & Novotel Residences New Cairo Lusail, a large mixed-use development combining a hotel, branded residences and integrated community living in New Cairo.
Checkout.com has partnered with Agoda to enhance global payment performance using AI-driven “Intelligent Acceptance,” improving transaction approval rates, reducing failures, and supporting smoother bookings and supplier payments across Agoda’s travel platform.
