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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Smartvel introduces new accessibility tool for PRM travellers

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Smartvel has launched TravelAble, a new accessibility solution designed to help passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) better understand and navigate the complexities of air travel through personalised, step-by-step guidance.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Palazzo Versace Dubai extends support to stranded travellers

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Trip.com, Checkout.com to simplify payments for global travellers

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

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.

Miscellaneous

Bahrain visit visa holders exempted from overstay penalties

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

60pc of travellers still prefer human trip planning over AI: Civitatis survey

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai named best-connected city in world for travellers: study

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates introduces flexible split payments for Kenyan travellers

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Two in five Brits travel with accessibility in mind, says study

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

30pc of Saudi travellers surprised by roaming charges: Airalo

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

2026 travellers seek meaningful, personalised journeys: Virtuoso

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

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.