Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa's leading emerging destinations, while simultaneously advancing a landmark project to construct the continent's largest international airport.
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, a Reuters report said citing a Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) letter.
The Kuwait army has reported fuel tanks belonging to Kuwait International Airport were targeted in a drone attack.
Dubai Airports yesterday confirmed that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained.
EMMA Systems and Rheinberry launched Integrated Airport Experience Management (I-AEM), a new framework enabling airports to manage operations holistically around the passenger journey instead of isolated functions, improving coordination, efficiency, and overall traveller experience.
Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have disrupted some business activity in one of the world’s most trade-dependent regions, forcing temporary airport closures, interrupting port operations and unsettling financial markets , while the private sector remains resilient according to authorities.
Leading global players in airport construction sector including Indian groups GMR and Bengaluru International Airport Limited, Turkey’s TAV Airports as well as Irish group daa International are in the race to build the new airport in the Taif region of Saudi Arabia.
Flag-carrier Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, thus bringing another dimension of its renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. Spanning 673 sq m, the lounge can accommodate 149 guests.
JP Hospitality introduced its new hotel brand, PAN AM HOTEL, at Expo Real, aiming to revolutionise airport hospitality. Inspired by the golden age of travel, this concept blends premium lifestyle elements into airport hotels, creating a new category that appeals to both guests and investors.
Abu Dhabi Airports and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that serves as a comprehensive service level agreement, aimed at enhancing end-to-end passenger flow, and strengthening border control and customs services across the emirate’s five airports.
