Palazzo Versace Dubai is helping travellers affected by flight disruptions by offering a complimentary stay with breakfast, depending on availability and confirmation of travel status, to support guests experiencing unexpected delays in the city.
Checkout.com, a digital payment company, announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com to support the travel platform’s global expansion through improved payment performance and seamless booking experiences.
Bahrain's Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced that all visit visa holders currently residing in the kingdom whose permitted stay expired on or after February 28, will be exempted from overstay fines for an additional period of one month.
A Civitatis survey of over 7,000 users shows that despite generative AI growth in travel planning, 60% of travellers still prefer human-curated recommendations and verified information for guided tours and excursions.
A new study by ground transportation experts Mozio has named Dubai the world’s best-connected city for travellers, scoring 7.2 out of 10.The ranking assessed airport-to-city access using factors such as public transport frequency, transfer times, taxi fares, and resident access to transit. Dubai offers a 24-minute journey from the airport to the city centre, with public transport arriving every eight minutes.
Emirates has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution in Kenya with Cellulant, enabling customers to combine mobile money, banking and cards or pay in up to five instalments within 24 hours when booking online.
Two in five (41%) UK adults travel with access or health needs in mind and ‘stress and lack of confidence’ are the biggest barriers to holidays after cost, according to a new research.
A recent survey conducted by Airalo, an eSIM platform, revealed that 30 per cent of Saudi travellers were hit with unexpected roaming charges after their international trips last year.
Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report reveals luxury travellers prioritise meaningful, restorative, and personalised experiences. Demand is growing, with high spending anticipated. Trends include avoiding crowds, immersive cultural adventures, slower-paced journeys, ultraluxe all-inclusive stays, and wellness-focused travel across all generations.
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) highlighted the Gulf region as Germany’s third-largest overseas tourist source, with €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) spent in 2024, during a Dubai press conference marking 20 years in the GCC.
