Bahrain : ROKA Bahrain invites guests to welcome 2026 with an evening defined by its signature robatayaki energy, vibrant atmosphere, and panoramic views of fireworks lighting up Bahrain Harbour. Guests can join the celebration from 5:30 PM onwards for an intimate early evening experience or a more spirited celebration as the night unfolds with ROKA’s signature atmosphere. Both the à la carte and premium tasting menus will be available, showcasing ROKA’s contemporary Japanese dishes prepared over the open robata grill. Adding to the evening’s touches, early diners arriving between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM will be welcomed with a complimentary…
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Dubai – The Arabian Travel Awards 2025 concluded on a high note in Dubai, celebrating the region’s leading innovators, leaders, and changemakers in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Often hailed as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” the awards ceremony brought together a constellation of industry heavyweights to acknowledge a year of exceptional achievements and highlight the GCC’s rapidly evolving tourism landscape. The gala, hosted at Embassy Suites by Hilton Business Bay, opened with a warm welcome from SanJeet, Director of DDP Group and master of ceremonies for the evening. The audience included a distinguished lineup of leaders and dignitaries, such…
Four weekly services from 1 December 2025, with fares starting at €69.99 / £69.99. LONDON : Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, is launching direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao on 1 December 2025. This new connection between Türkiye’s vibrant metropolis and one of Spain’s most exciting cultural and business hubs will offer affordable and comfortable travel options while strengthening cultural and economic ties between Türkiye and Spain. Flights on the new Istanbul–Bilbao route will operate four times weekly in both directions. Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) will depart at 09:20 on Mondays, and at 10:15 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights from Bilbao…
flyadeal operations team works around the clock to address global Airbus A320 directive flyadeal has successfully completed mandatory aircraft software updates and expects operations to be fully back to normal by midnight tonight (Nov 29). This follows a directive by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued late on November 28 to all airlines worldwide operating Airbus A320 aircraft to implement the required changes. Only 13 of flyadeal’s 43-strong fleet were affected. Our operations, engineering and customer experience teams worked round the clock to minimise disruption. Passengers were contacted directly by email and SMS with rebooking and support options.…
Guiding the next chapter of excellence and purposeful hospitality in the Red Sea Jeddah : In a setting where the sea meets infinite horizons, Shebara announces the appointment of Eugenie Jason as General Manager, ushering in a new era of leadership defined by authenticity, innovation, and refined hospitality. With more than two decades of international experience, Eugenie brings a distinguished career shaped by globally celebrated brands including 14 years with Four Seasons, Marriott International, and Belmond, where she served as General Manager of Les Bateaux in France. Eugenie’s leadership philosophy aligns with Shebara’s spirit of modern sophistication, blending precision with empathy and creativity…
The Red Sea – As one of the pioneering resorts shaping the landscape of Shura Island, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort officially opens its doors on 1st December 2025, inviting guests to embark on a journey of discovery, luxury, and unforgettable experiences along Saudi Arabia’s most visionary coastline. To celebrate the opening of the resort, guests can take advantage of the “Doorway to Discovery” offer, an exclusive rate including breakfast and dinner, along with 50% off on a second room for family or friends, with rates starting from SAR 3,000 per night, available until the 15th of March. “The opening of…
The FHS Saudi Arabia Advisory Board met in Riyadh last week to discuss and shape next year’s event programme Riyadh : The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia – the Kingdom’s most influential hospitality investment conference – will return to the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh from 20-22 April 2026 following the success of this year’s event, which brought together over 1,100 global hospitality investors, innovators and senior decision-makers and facilitated 11 high-profile hotel signings and strategic announcements, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s drive to deliver over 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 through its USD$10 billion tourism development pipeline…
Kenya : Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a new partnership with the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), solidifying its commitment to nurturing local talent and enhancing the sports ecosystem in Kenya by investing directly in elite athletes. During a signing ceremony held at the KQ Headquarters, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer, Julius Thairu, highlighted the significance of the partnership stating, “This collaboration underscores our ongoing commitment to nurturing Kenyan talent, enhancing the local sports landscape, and aligning our brand with values of excellence, discipline, and ambition.” The collaboration will see Kenya Airways proudly sponsor four outstanding professional golfers for the…
Rotana Rewards Select becomes Rotana DISCOVERY, part of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme. Members gain access to nearly 950 hotels across 100 countries and a global community of over 32 million travellers. Guests can earn and spend DISCOVERY Dollars (D$1 = US$1) globally and enjoy VIP privileges and rewards from their first stay. Abu Dhabi : Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, has announced the upcoming launch of Rotana DISCOVERY on 1 December 2025, its new global loyalty programme developed under the framework of its membership in the Global…
Partnership formalised in Abu Dhabi as part of the State Visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to the UAE Organisations will collaborate to introduce a wider range of K-Food offerings, and explore joint product development and local manufacturing in the UAE Dubai : Al Khayyat Investments (AKI), through its consumer division AKI Consumer, has announced a strategic partnership with CJ Group through CJ Foods to join forces in expanding K-Food across the Middle East. The collaboration reflects the shared ambition of both organisations to broaden the regional presence of authentic Korean food (also known as the ‘K-Food’…