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Dubai International ranks among world’s busiest airports for international traffic

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Dubai International Airport has ranked among the world’s busiest airports for international passenger traffic, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key global aviation hub.

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LUX* Belle Mare joins Virtuoso’s luxury travel network

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

The Lux Collective has announced that LUX* Belle Mare has joined the prestigious Virtuoso portfolio, which includes over 2,200 preferred partners across 100 countries.

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Canada leads amid geopolitical shifts; Gulf states face drop: survey

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall in confidence, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey.

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Valpas, Select Green Hotels introduce bed bug-safe certification

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Valpas and Select Green Hotels have introduced bed bug-safe certification into the booking process, allowing travellers to identify certified hotels before making reservations.

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah launches beachfront co-working passes

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah has introduced new co-working passes at Lobby Lounge, now available daily, with three flexible packages designed to suit different work styles.

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Total revenue of 3-5 star hotels in Oman increases by 18.5pc

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Oman reported 439,287 hotel guests in three- to five-star hotels by February 2026, down 3.6% year-on-year, while revenues increased 18.5% to RO69.2 million ($180 million) from RO58.4 million during same period.

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flynas to launch daily Riyadh–Qaisumah flights from April 20

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

flynas will launch daily direct flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International and Qaisumah International Airport from April 20, expanding its domestic network in line with the airline’s growth strategy and national aviation objectives.

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flynas tops global A320neo operational reliability: Airbus data

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

flynas, a Middle Eastern low-cost airline, announced its Airbus A320neo fleet achieved a six-month rolling operational reliability of 99.78% as of December 2025, surpassing global and regional benchmarks, topping Airbus’s A320neo averages.

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ACI World reveals top busiest airports in world

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Airports Council International (ACI) World announced the 2025 busiest airport rankings: Atlanta leads in passenger traffic, followed by Dubai and Tokyo, while Chicago O’Hare ranks first for aircraft movements, highlighting key global aviation hubs.

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Oceania Cruises announces industry’s first Floating Pastry Academy

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Oceania Cruises, a luxury culinary-focused cruise line, launched The Floating Pastry Academy, a first-of-its-kind multi-year onboard chef training programme in partnership with digital platform The Butter Book, advancing culinary education at sea.