Dubai : Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to a new range of complimentary amenity kits, onboard in December. The buttery-soft new pouches incorporate bio-based materials including cactus and form a collectible range designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, to highlight the most endangered species on the planet. For the first time, Premium Economy kits will contain skincare wellness products for customers from plant-powered brand, Aveda. Emirates’ new reusable amenity kits celebrate the diverse wildlife of the world, in four natural environments: the sea, sky, forest and desert. Hand drawn designs adorn…
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Dubai : In line with Dubai’s continued vision for innovation and guest-centric excellence, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has approved the rollout of the Dubai Digital Hotel initiative – a pioneering transformation that reimagines the future of hospitality across the emirate. As one of the city’s flagship luxury destinations, Address Downtown is proud to be among the first hotels to bring this vision to life with the debut of its new Digital Check-In Experience. Seamlessly integrated, elegantly designed, and thoughtfully crafted around the needs of the global traveller, the…
14 dishes from the UAE make it onto the Global Top 100 Report UAE : As the year wraps up, Deliveroo is serving up 2025’s biggest food moments and ordering habits with the release of its much-anticipated annual ‘Deliveroo Top 100 Report’, a rundown of the most sought-after orders from around the world, including a standout selection from the UAE. While 14 UAE favourites secured a spot on this year’s Global Top 100, Deliveroo is, for the first time ever, unveiling its Top 30 Trending Orders in the UAE, a definitive snapshot of what the Emirates craved, clicked and…
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai Office has launched the second phase of its destination-focused media mix campaign in the GCC, following the summer Hokkaido campaign earlier this year. This new initiative spotlights Setouchi—a region west of Osaka known for its serene island landscapes, traditional culture, and rich culinary heritage—as an ideal destination for GCC travelers seeking authentic Japanese experiences. Setouchi refers to the coastal areas along the Seto Inland Sea, where more than 700 islands form a scenic patchwork often described as “Japan’s Mediterranean.” The region is celebrated for its warm climate, seafood abundance, premium seasonal fruits, and historic…
Dubai : Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, a leading name in Dubai’s luxury hospitality landscape, has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and guest well-being through the successful implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS). This achievement comes at a pivotal time for the UAE hospitality industry, which is poised for steady expansion with hotel supply expected to rise by 3.4% in 2026. As the market becomes more competitive, Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection continues to elevate health & safety, quality, sustainability and operational excellence as core differentiators. The newly implemented Integrated Management System (IMS) seamlessly combines three critical international…
Riyadh : The expansive Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) is all decked up for the 4th Global Airports Forum (GAF) that will take place from December 16 with an expanded exhibition space and heightened international participation as Saudi Arabia works its way to become a preferred global travel hub before it hosts the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, the Asian Winter Games in 2029, World Expo 2030, and FIFA World Cup in 2034. Currently, aviation accounts for 8.5 percent of the Kingdom’s GDP. A report by its civil aviation regulator disclosed that aviation sector contributes US$20.8 billion through aviation-related activities, enabling a further estimated US$32.2 billion in tourism economic activity. Aviation supports 241,000 jobs,…
The Red Sea: Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has been awarded Level 1 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme – the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification scheme for airports by Airport Council International. Level 1 accreditation recognises airports that have defined their operational boundary and mapped their corresponding emission sources under Scope 12 and Scope 23 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, as well as compiled a latest annual carbon footprint report. This achievement underscores RSI’s position as a pioneer in sustainable aviation infrastructure and marks the first step on its pathway towards reaching…
Riyadh : The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) -the national enabler of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector- concluded its participation in the “Momentum 2025”, organized by the National Development Fund (NDF), by announcing 6 agreements and one memorandum of understanding with public- and private-sector partners on the conference’s opening day. With an impact exceeding SAR 4 billion, these agreements aim to strengthen financing solutions delivered through TDF’s Tourism Empowerment Programs for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This milestone reflects TDF’s pivotal role in driving sector growth and expanding access to financing for tourism projects across Saudi Arabia. It also mirrors the…
LONDON: Travelport a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Royal Jordanian Airlines, the flagship carrier airline of Jordan, today announced they have renewed their distribution and operator agreements. The deal extends their long-term partnership and introduces enhanced NDC capabilities. Under the agreements, Royal Jordanian Airlines will continue to provide a full spectrum of products and ancillaries to Travelport-connected agencies worldwide, along with an elite level of service to its customers. Travelport will support the airline’s technological transformation by ensuring its robust product offering, including NDC content, is delivered to agents…
Ahli: This agreement represents a strategic partnership that strengthens our efforts to develop innovative solutions and expand national capabilities in advanced air traffic management Al Ali: It marks a pivotal step that aligns with the University’s mission to advance leading research programmes addressing the aviation sector’s future challenges Dubai : Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) announced the signing of a research collaboration agreement with Emirates Aviation University (EAU), aimed at developing future concepts and prototypes powered by artificial intelligence in air traffic management. The agreement was signed at Dubai Airshow 2025. The initiative supports the objectives of the recently approved…