Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, marks 30 successful years of flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Since the inaugural flight in October 1995, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers to and from the country, on over 34,250 flights.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection recently announced its summer 2027 Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries aboard Evrima and Ilma, now open for reservations.
As 2026 approaches, it’s the perfect time for travellers to plan their next getaway. Hilton is entering the new year with an exciting line-up, unveiling 26 new hotels across the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. From the striking skylines of Saudi Arabia to serene retreats in Europe, each hotel offers distinctive experiences, promising a unique stay.
World Travel Market London 2025 closed with a high-profile fireside chat, this year featuring an Oscar-nominated British actor sharing his love of travel with a senior member of the UK government in front of a standing-room-only crowd.
Advanced technology, cultural authenticity and hyper-personalisation are coming together to create experiences that transcend traditional definitions of luxury. Once synonymous with comfort and exclusivity, today’s ultra-luxury offers transformation through access and meaningful experiences, blending technology, privacy and sustainability.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has hosted an exclusive Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania) Marketplace in Al Ain Region on October 16. The event connected over 200 travel trade partners from each country with more than 50 Abu Dhabi-based stakeholders, including hotels, attractions, and destination management companies. It forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with industry partners from key markets and boost visitor numbers to the emirate.
Kerten Hospitality has recently announced that Joontos, the signature restaurant at Dar Tantora The House Hotel, has been recognised in the inaugural Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2025, earning the distinguished Bib Gourmand award for its exceptional cuisine, creativity, and authentic expression of local culture.
flydubai, a Dubai-based carrier, has recently announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the relaunch of its direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, marking a move that reflects the depth of the longstanding friendship and strategic cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America.
Set along the white sand shores of Shura Island on Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, EDITION reveals its second gem in the country with the opening of The Red Sea EDITION, following its category-defining debut in Jeddah last year.