Emirates has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the journey through the airport to prepare for real flights - easing travel anxiety and empowering them to fly with more confidence.
Conrad Dubai has announced the appointment of internationally recognised hospitality leader Adrian Stoppe as its new General Manager, effective April 01.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing together a select group of global Travel & Tourism leaders in Egypt in early May for a Leadership event aboard Crystal Serenity, taking place during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most critical trade and connectivity corridors.
ILTM Africa, a dedicated luxury travel trade event, has concluded its 2026 edition with record-breaking results, exceeding attendance and appointment figures and sending a signal to the global travel industry: African luxury tourism has entered an era defined by trust and sustained demand.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience.
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, one of the region’s leading waterparks, has recently officially unveiled its newest expansion, introducing an unmissable collection of 11 new slides and attractions that take aquatic adventure to new heights.
Dubai Safari Park, the emirate’s premier wildlife and conservation destination, happily welcomed the birth of its second whine rhino calf on March 01, a species classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with an estimated 15,700 remaining in the wild, with numbers decreasing globally.
From sun‑soaked coastlines to fast‑growing global cities, this quarter Hilton is entering new markets and expanding its presence in places travellers are eager to explore.
Between October and December 2025, guests spent 172.3 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
