Aleph Hospitality, an independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with Serene Tower to operate the upcoming Crowne Plaza Multan in Pakistan, further expanding its presence in emerging travel markets.
Arabian Adventures, part of the Emirates Group, has unveiled a range of exclusive summer offers, giving UAE residents and visitors up to 50% off selected desert experiences until August 31, 2026.
Hyatt has joined the Saudi Ministry of Tourism’s Hospitality Ambassadors programme, an initiative aimed at developing Saudi hospitality talent through international training at Hyatt-branded hotels across Asia.
Dubai Retail has launched Zamania by Leo & Loona at Ibn Battuta Mall’s China Court, introducing a new indoor “sportainment” destination designed for pre-teens, teenagers and families.
Kuwait Airways has signed a strategic partnership with deferred payment provider Taly to launch a new payment solution allowing customers to split the cost of travel tickets into four equal, interest-free instalments.
According to Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director–UAE at RX Global, Dubai and the GCC are reinforcing tourism resilience through innovation, collaboration and long-term planning, with ATM 2026 highlighting AI and travel technology as key drivers of future industry growth.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued new operational guidelines to help airlines manage in-cabin pet travel from booking through arrival. The guidance aims to improve consistency, safety and animal welfare while creating a smoother passenger experience.
Raffles The Palm Dubai has been named the No.1 Resort in North Africa and the Middle East by Travel + Leisure readers in the annual World’s Best Awards.
Registration has opened for IBTM World 2026 in Barcelona, with the global events show set to explore “The Age of Disruption” and address AI adoption, budget pressures, changing attendee expectations and the demand for measurable event ROI.
Amsa Hospitality and Artal Hotels have signed hotel management agreements for three properties in Riyadh, alongside a memorandum of understanding between Hyatt and Artal Hotels to explore bringing the hotels into Hyatt’s global brand portfolio.
