Emirates has unveiled a next-generation lounge concept, debuting in Munich and Frankfurt, with Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul to follow this year. The airline is investing more than AED50 million ($13.6 million) in each premium lounge.
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has published its inaugural Sustainability Report for 2025, titled fly forward 2025, marking the formal launch of its five-year sustainability strategy aimed at supporting responsible growth while reducing its environmental impact.
Skyscanner has launched new AI beta tools including Explore with AI and a Road trip planner, alongside upgraded features like DROPS, Flight Tracker and Stays, aiming to improve personalised, flexible and budget-friendly travel planning.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a slight decline in global passenger demand for May 2026, with total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) down 2.2% compared to May 2025.
Steady progress is being made on the Bahrain International Airport Roads Development project with its third phase nearly 47% completed, said a report. Work has now officially begun on pouring the bridge decking for one of the kingdom’s biggest traffic infrastructure upgrades.
PPHE Hotel Group has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a new partnership with hospitality technology provider Hudini, rolling out integrated solutions across 17 of its European properties.
The UAE ushered in a new era in its transportation history on Tuesday as the country's first national passenger rail service officially entered operation, with Etihad Rail carrying its first fare-paying passengers on the inaugural scheduled journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.
Accor has partnered with Egypt-based Margins Developments to launch Novotel & Novotel Residences New Cairo Lusail, a large mixed-use development combining a hotel, branded residences and integrated community living in New Cairo.
Checkout.com has partnered with Agoda to enhance global payment performance using AI-driven “Intelligent Acceptance,” improving transaction approval rates, reducing failures, and supporting smoother bookings and supplier payments across Agoda’s travel platform.
Qatar Tourism recorded 1.13 million visitors in Q1 2026, including 646,000 in January, 423,000 in February and 63,000 in March, with experts expecting further growth in summer driven by events and family-focused activities.
