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Oman Air, Finnair launch codeshare partnership to expand connectivity

Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Oman Air and Finnair have launched a new codeshare partnership to expand travel connections between Finland, Oman and Australia, strengthening both airlines’ global networks through their membership in the oneworld Alliance.

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Etihad, Southwest launch loyalty partnership

Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Etihad Guest and Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards have announced a loyalty partnership allowing members to earn and redeem rewards across both airlines’ networks from spring 2027.

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Deal signed to launch JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

Fri, 16 Oct 2026

TARAF, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, and Steppe have signed an agreement through their joint venture with Marriott International, to launch JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, a new branded residential development on Yas Island.

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Miral names Ali Al Saloom Conservation Ambassador for IMPACT by Miral

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Miral has appointed Emirati cultural and environmental advocate Ali Al Saloom as Conservation Ambassador for IMPACT by Miral, strengthening its efforts to raise awareness of the UAE’s natural heritage and encourage community participation in conservation initiatives.

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TA Circle launches to strengthen India’s luxury travel advisor network

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

TA Circle, a new industry initiative aimed at strengthening India’s luxury travel advisor community, has been launched by Hemant Mediratta, founder of TA Circle, during World Tourism Day celebrations at Mélange.

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Royal Caribbean unveils year-round Europe cruises for 2028-29

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Royal Caribbean is expanding its European cruise programme for 2028-29, introducing its most extensive year-round season in the region, with seven ships offering itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands.

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Chedi Hegra opens Nasim restaurant in AlUla

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Chedi Hegra has opened Nasim, a new restaurant offering a contemporary interpretation of Levantine cuisine within Hegra Fort, an 18th-century stone building at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Price pressure, AI reshape private charter brokerage, Chapman Freeborn says

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Private aviation brokers face growing pressure to compete on price as digital tools improve access to aircraft availability and charter rates, increasing the importance of operational expertise, safety compliance and accountability, according to industry leaders speaking at Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026.

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Global Village Opens Season 31 with new shows, 600-drone display

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Global Village has opened Season 31, welcoming guests back to the Dubai destination with cultural performances, entertainment, dining, shopping and new attractions

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IATA, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces on travel sustainability

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen sustainability cooperation between the aviation and hospitality sectors, initially focusing on airline procurement of hotel services.