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Cloudbeds launches new revenue management system for hotels

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system for hoteliers, has launched Cloudbeds RMS, a new revenue management system designed to help hotels make faster and more informed pricing decisions.

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Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail tie up for air-rail integration

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to create a seamless air-rail travel experience across the UAE.

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Emirates continues Starlink rollout at 14 aircraft per month

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Emirates is installing Starlink satellite internet across its fleet at a rate of 14 aircraft per month, with 53 aircraft now connected. The airline plans to extend the service to 232 aircraft, according to Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim.

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Air Arabia consortium to begin Dammam operations on September 20

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

An Air Arabia Group-led consortium will commence airline operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on September 20, 2026, after receiving its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

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Etihad unveils Etihad Escapes travel platform

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Etihad Airways has unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform that will allow customers to book flights, hotels and other travel services in one digital experience. The platform will launch in October, initially offering hotel bookings through Etihad.com.

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Jazeera Airways wins IDC award for Mission Barakah operation

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Jazeera Airways has been recognised at the IDC CIO Excellence Awards, Kuwait, for Mission Barakah, a large-scale contingency operation launched to maintain air connectivity for Kuwait during the temporary closure of Kuwait International Airport earlier this year.

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RAKTDA, Emirates sign MoU to boost Ras Al Khaimah tourism

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase visitor arrivals to the emirate from selected markets across Emirates’ network.

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ATM 2026: GCC destinations urged to balance collaboration, competition

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Gulf nations should highlight their individual tourism and business events offerings while presenting a more coordinated regional proposition to international visitors, regional industry leaders said at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.

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Emirates signs 11 new agreements at Arabian Travel Market

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Emirates signed 11 partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market, covering tourism promotion, customer experiences, worker welfare and specialist travel services. Agreements were renewed with Sri Lanka, Maldives and tourism bodies, while new deals covered Ras Al Khaimah, Japan, Italy, OWWA, Cisalpina Tours and Kuwait Airways.

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voco Dubai Monaco appoints Emad Ramzy as Multi-Property General Manager

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

voco Dubai Monaco, The Heart of Europe, has announced the appointment of Emad Ramzy as its new Multi-Property General Manager.