Kolkata to be served by A350, featuring signature Premium Economy cabins From October, Emirates’ flagship A380 to operate to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru Longstanding commitment to India includes continued investment in operational and service enhancements Dubai : Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from 25 October, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates’ retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three…
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The new AI-powered feature automatically detects and matches lower third-party hotel rates in real time – eliminating manual claims, screenshots, and approval processes entirely, replacing the traditional Best Online Rate Guarantee model with a fully automated, real-time solution. Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, redefining how travelers book direct online. The new feature automatically detects lower publicly available rates for Radisson Hotel Group properties on third-party booking platforms and instantly matches them on RadissonHotels.com — removing the need for guests to submit claims, screenshots, or wait for manual approval. Unlike traditional best-rate guarantee programs,…
Doha : Qatar Airways will participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026, bringing its world-class travel experience to one of the most influential global events in the aviation industry. During the airshow, Qatar Airways will showcase its FIFA special livery aircraft, carrying the vibrant spirit of the beautiful game from the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ final to Farnborough in the United Kingdom. Featuring the airline’s world-class onboard experience, including Starlink connectivity, the state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft reflects Qatar Airways’ ongoing commitment to keeping passengers connected to what matters most throughout their journey. Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G700, one of the most advanced…
Coker brings decades of destination marketing leadership to the helm of California’s tourism promotion nonprofit organization Dubai : Visit California has announced that Julie Coker has been named the organization’s next – and only second ever – president & CEO, succeeding longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. In this role, Coker will lead Visit California, the private industry-led nonprofit organization marketing California as a premier travel destination, and will simultaneously serve as a strategic advisor for the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz). Coker brings more than three decades of experience across hospitality…
Luxury Palm Jumeirah hotel apartments among four Cheval Collection properties to receive coveted accolade Dubai : Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai is among four Cheval Collection properties to receive the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026. The luxury hotel apartments on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah join The Cheval Three Quays, Cheval Gloucester Park and Cheval Cheval Harrington Court – all in London – in receiving the accolade, which is voted for by guests and reflects consistently outstanding reviews and experiences over the past year. Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai opened in 2023 as the first Cheval Collection property…
SAL Logistics Services, the national leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management in the Kingdom, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with flyadeal to strengthen joint cooperation between both parties in the fields of training and qualification, contributing to the development of national competencies and supporting the logistics ecosystem and aviation sector in the Kingdom. Under this MoU, both parties will cooperate through SAL Academy to exchange expertise and knowledge in supply chain and logistics services, and to develop specialized training programs focused on adopting modern and innovative logistics solutions. The areas of cooperation also include forming joint…
Vietnam : Asia’s leading architecture, design and hospitality awards were staged inside a 150-million-year-old cave in northern Vietnam on June 26, creating what organisers believe is the world’s first international awards ceremony staged in a natural cave. The 2026 Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) and Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA) Winners’ Night was held inside Dragon Pearl Cave in Quang Ninh Province, about 30 minutes from Halong City. Towering stalactites and vast limestone chambers provided an extraordinary backdrop for recognising the region’s top architects, designers, developers, hotels and tourism operators. Coastal Quảng Ngãi – A Community by HAUS was recognised for…
Saudi Arabia – McDonald’s Saudi Arabia has partnered with independent creative and branding agency Them Again to launch a nationwide collaboration with global anime phenomenon Jujutsu Kaisen, marking one of the most culturally driven campaigns in the Kingdom’s quick-service restaurant sector to date. Timed to coincide with the global release of the anime’s latest season, the 42-day campaign has gone on to generate more than 146.9 million impressions and reach 26.1 million unique people across TikTok, YouTube, programmatic video and X, with organic engagement extending beyond Saudi Arabia into international fan communities. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in how McDonald’s Saudi Arabia…
Agreement with Zawaya Properties Company for a 240-apartment upscale development marks The Residences by Rotana’s first entry into the Kingdom, as Saudi Arabia’s branded residences sector attracts USD 3.4 billion in foreign private capital Riyadh – Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, has signed an agreement with Zawaya Properties Company, a Saudi real estate developer with more than a decade of experience delivering commercial, residential and mixed-use projects across the Kingdom, to develop The Residences by Rotana at Thakher, a SAR 26 billion mixed-use destination located 1.5 kilometres from…
A fully digital initiative connecting visa application directly to travel bookings, making it easier to visit Saudi than ever before Designed to make traveling to Saudi seamless and more accessible Part of Saudi’s wider effort to deliver experience-led tourism Riyadh : Saudi has announced the launch of Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings. The launch is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets ahead of a broader rollout. The initiative builds on Saudi’s wider efforts to simplify…