Dubai : With a new year in full swing, Emirates wraps up its busiest month for family travel bookings across January – cementing its position as the international airline of choice for families. Throughout 2025, 84% of all Emirates’ bookings were made for travel in Economy Class, and group and family bookings accounted for 64% of all passengers who travelled in Economy Class. As many plan and look forward to an annual holiday, January is a peak booking time for families who fly better with Emirates. Economy travellers booked early, especially groups and families, with more than 65% of group bookings made at…
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Leylaty Hospitality Group Highlights Kuuru Jeddah’s Outstanding Achievement on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Jeddah : Leylaty Hospitality Group announces that Kuuru Jeddah has been crowned the No. 1 Restaurant in Saudi Arabia 2026, securing the No. 6 spot on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants list. This landmark recognition positions Kuuru Jeddah at the forefront of the Kingdom’s culinary landscape affirming its status as one of the region’s most compelling dining destinations. Known for its refined, yet expressive approach to Nikkei cuisine, Kuuruu seamlessly blends Japanese-Peruvian techniques with the richness of the Red Sea,delivering a dining experience…
Riyadh – Adeera has signed a framework agreement with HTMi, a recognized institute for hospitality and tourism management, marking a significant step in building a highly skilled Saudi hospitality workforce in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions. The partnership reflects Adeera’s long-term commitment to elevating talent across the hospitality sector by creating structured pathways that translate knowledge into practical capability. Through this collaboration, Adeera and HTMi will design and deliver specialized training programs focused on operational excellence, service leadership, and the professional standards required to operate and lead hotels across the Kingdom. The program will offer an end-to-end development…
Prestigious 160km race brings AlFursan Endurance AlUla Presented by Defender to a thrilling close Elite international field of 295 riders competed over two days at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Equestrian Village – AlFursan Successful event provides the perfect platform ahead of November’s FEI Endurance World Championship in AlUla AlUla : AlFursan Endurance AlUla Presented by Defender came to a spectacular close on Sunday as Saif Ahmed Mohammed Ali Almazrouei of the UAE delivered a stunning performance to win the AlMutadil Cup on the final day of a successful competition that perfectly set the stage for November’s FEI Endurance World Championship. Riding Bullio…
Advances multi-typology brand expansion into more than 10 new cities in Asia Pacific and Europe, including lyf in Wellington and Ascott in Taipei Singapore – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), signed a record 19,000 units across 102 properties in 2025, marking 27% year-on-year growth in new signings. Its asset-light expansion was led by higher-fee segments such as resorts, supported by accelerating franchise momentum and strong conversion activity. Ascott entered more than 10 new cities across Asia Pacific and Europe, growing its global footprint to over 230 cities in more than 40 countries. The company now operates…
Radisson Hotel Group today announced a year-end development update for the Middle East and northeast Africa, closing 2025 with record momentum across priority markets. Over the course of the year, the Group signed more than 3,200 keys and opened 1,300, accelerating growth across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, and building a strong pipeline for 2026 and beyond. Performance in 2025 reflects sustained demand for Radisson Hotel Group’s full brand and product range, spanning premium urban hotels and convention-led assets, lifestyle destinations, resorts, and serviced apartments, alongside a growing portfolio of branded residences in the UAE. This includes…
From March 18th to 21st, this stunning island retreat hosts a series of Arabic-inspired culinary journeys, immersive family-friendly activities, restorative wellness rituals, and once-in-a-lifetime ocean adventures Dubai : Marking the end of Ramadan, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort honours Eid al-Fitr with the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Taking place from March 18th to 21st, the resort’s four-day Eid celebration offers something to delight families, couples, and wellness seekers alike, ensuring everyone gets to enjoy the occasion entirely at their own pace. Surrounded by endless blue skies, pristine white beaches, and barefoot elegance, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort sets the scene for an Eid al-Fitr escape that is just as…
Dubai : QE2 Hospitality Academy, the region’s renowned cruise-liner-based hospitality training institution, announces the hosting of the finals of the Future Leaders challenge (FLC) 2026, aboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 ship. The international, multi-day summit will take place from 9 to 11 February 2026 under the theme “building bridges”: strategizing the human capital plan. Empowering tomorrow’s tourism and hospitality leaders. Encouraging an integrated community model for talent growth and advancement, the FLC provides a forum for students and young professionals from all backgrounds to engage in career development and networking opportunities. Its mission is to position the MEA region as a global…
This Valentine’s Day, Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek invites couples to celebrate love through thoughtfully crafted dining and nightlife experiences, spanning rooftop drinks, romantic seafood dinners, and vibrant after-dark celebrations by the creek. Where Rooftop Bliss Meets Love at UP on the 10th For a relaxed Valentine’s celebration with city views, Up on the 10th offers an easy-going setting ideal for after-work drinks or a casual pre-dinner date throughout February. The rooftop bar pairs an urban, open-air atmosphere with a curated drinks offer designed for couples looking to keep things simple yet stylish. Available from February 1 to 28, the promotion is priced at AED…
Rafha, SPA — The deserts and low-lying plains east of Rafha Governorate, Northern Borders Region, have been adorned in green, creating striking spring scenes that reflect the area’s natural beauty. Seasonal rainfall has transformed floodplains across the region, signaling the early arrival of spring. During this period, vegetation has spread across several sites, giving the landscape a distinctive environmental character and turning the area into a natural destination for residents, visitors, and desert outdoor enthusiasts. The region’s vast open spaces have further contributed to strengthening ecotourism activity. Several floodplains east of the governorate were observed blanketed with a variety of…