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Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection opens in Cappadocia

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection has opened in the heart of Cappadocia, the iconic region in central Türkiye.

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Italy tops GHA members' favourite international destinations

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Italy emerged as the most popular international destination among members of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting strong demand for European leisure travel alongside continued interest in Asia's leading tourism hotspots.

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Global Hotel Alliance revenue up 17% to $1.8bn in H1

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in Q2 supporting positive momentum in H1 2026.

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Exhibition World Bahrain, Gulf Downstream Association sign deal for three editions of IDCE

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) and the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) have signed a partnership agreement to host three consecutive editions of the biennial International Downstream Conference and Exhibition (IDCE), reinforcing Bahrain's position as a leading destination for business tourism and specialised international events.

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Radisson Hotel Group signs/opens 160 hotels in H1

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Radisson Hotel Group continued to accelerate its growth strategy in the first half of 2026, signing and opening 160 hotels, representing more than 22,000 keys.

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Rosewood Jeddah partners with Saudi Tourism Ministry to train future hospitality leaders

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Rosewood Jeddah has joined hands with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism to support the Hospitality Ambassadors Program, a national initiative aimed at developing Saudi talent through hands-on training at leading international hotels.

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Riyadh Air likely to buy up to 30 more Dreamliners: report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Saudi ​Arabia's new national carrier Riyadh Air is considering the ‌purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of ​its contractual options with the US ​planemaker, a Reuters report said quoting industry sources.

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King Saud Airport in Al Baha records strong passenger growth

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al Baha Region of Saudi Arabia, one of the airports operated by Cluster2 Airports, has handled nearly 700,000 domestic passengers since the start of 2025, underscoring growing demand for regional air travel.

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Global City Dammam unveils new season with major expansion

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

The Eastern Region Municipality has reviewed the plan for the second season of the Global City Dammam project, featuring major expansions, global markets, and an interactive fountain. Its new destinations include the Asian Village and the Future District featuring AI and robotics experiences.

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Six Flags theme park with world-class attractions proposed in Bahrain

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Bahrain could become only the second country in the region to host a Six Flags theme park under an ambitious proposal designed to create a world-class entertainment destination that complements, rather than competes with, the successful Saudi attraction, a Gulf Daily News report said.