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PIF to support development of 100,000 hotel rooms, 70 tourism experiences

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) tourism, travel, and entertainment ecosystem aims to capitalise on the growing Saudi tourism industry by developing strategic assets that generate reliable returns, improving air‑connectivity and leveraging world‑class events to attract visitors.

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Accor, Contact Developments sign Pullman New Capital in Egypt

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, announces the signing of the Pullman New Capital Hotel & Residences in Egypt, marking the debut of Pullman Hotels & Resorts in Cairo.

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SalamAir strengthens global reach through Abacus GDS activation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost airline, has further strengthened its global distribution capabilities with the activation of its content on the Abacus Global Distribution System (GDS), complementing its earlier activation with Sabre.

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Sharjah Chamber, Hotels Sector Business Group to launch domestic tourism campaign

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Hotels Sector Business Group met to plan a joint promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism, responding to rising market activity, and supporting growth in the local hospitality sector.

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HBX launches tool to track travel demand shifts

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

HBX Group, a top B2B travel technology marketplace, launches Agent Radar, a weekly insights tool helping travel advisors track changing travel demand, uncover new booking opportunities, and respond swiftly to evolving market trends.

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Oman Air flights to operate from Terminal 3 in Frankfurt

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Oman Air has announced that effective Saturday, 25 April 2026, its flights will arrive and depart from Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

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Vista expands private aviation leadership with Global 8000 upgrade

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Vista, a leading private aviation group, announced that its Members are among the first to experience the Bombardier Global 8000, the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde.

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flyadeal announces seat choices for new two-class Airbus A330s

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

flyadeal, Saudia Arabia’s low-cost airline, has chosen European and Asian seat manufacturers to equip its brand new two-class widebody fleet of Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

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LEVA Hotels enters Zimbabwe with Kings City project

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Dubai-based LEVA Hotels has signed a deal with Radar Properties to manage a new 4-star, 120-key hotel in Kings City, a major 2,100-hectare mixed-use development near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s Central Business District.

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Abu Dhabi offers art experiences for World Art Day

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

In celebration of World Art Day, Abu Dhabi offers art lovers and cultural explorers world-class museums at Saadiyat Cultural District and city galleries, delivering a unique experience that showcases creativity in all its forms.