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Qatar Airways sees strong demand recovery despite Strait disruptions, says CEO

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways is experiencing a stronger-than-expected rebound in passenger demand despite ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and concerns over jet fuel supplies, the airline's chief executive said during the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brazil.

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Emirates, Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades.

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Etihad Airways doubles Kabul flights to twice daily

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways is to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from July 15, with the route's rapid growth since launch prompting the airline to add a second daily service in each direction.

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Jazeera Airways launches summer sale on European flights

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has launched a special promotion offering 50% off fares to all of the airline’s most popular European destinations.

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Syria launches summer tourism season as recovery gains momentum

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism has officially launched the 2026 summer tourism season in the presence of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, as part of ongoing efforts to revive the sector during the post-liberation recovery phase.

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Dusit International strengthens India expansion with Rishikesh signing

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality development company focused on creating premium lifestyle destinations, to introduce Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

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Japan sees huge growth in visitors from GCC states

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced strong growth in visitor arrivals to Japan in 2025, with the GCC market outperforming others as demand for premium and experience-driven travel expanded.

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Air Canada's Budapest–Toronto flight back

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Air Canada has launched its Budapest-Toronto flight, which will operate five times a week during the peak season - on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - from the Hungarian capital to the Canadian metropolis, until the end of October.

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$300m Swissôtel resort to come up on Georgia's Black Sea coast

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Georgia's leading developer Archi and NEXT, the country's first international development company, have announced the joint development of Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort, a $300 million premium hotel-residential complex on the Black Sea coast in Kobuleti.

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Kerzner International appoints new Global Director MICE

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Kerzner International Holdings Limited, the global hospitality group behind renowned luxury brands including One&Only Resorts and Private Homes, Atlantis Resorts, SIRO, and rare finds, has appointed Natalie Slavikova as Global Director, MICE.