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Accor appoints Laurent Choain to lead people & culture

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Iran’s cultural sites face ruin as Israel-U.S. conflict erodes Tehran

The greatest loss in any conflict is human life. Yet war also erodes something equally irreplaceable—the cultural memory of

UAE funds hotels and food as airspace closures prompt overstay fine waivers

As escalating tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict disrupted aviation across parts of the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates

Global cruise lines scrap sailings as US-Iran tensions shutter Strait of Hormuz

While it may not be the largest market for the global cruise industry, there is no question that the Middle East will certainly have a major impact on it.

Emirates and flydubai restore India routes as Dubai airports begin phased restart

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UAE economy faces ‘stress test’ as US-Iran escalation shutter Gulf airspace

The escalating US–Iran conflict has triggered immediate and severe economic consequences for the United Arab Emirates, underscoring how geopolitical tensions

Ras Al Khaimah scales luxury hotel pipeline as CEO chases 2030 visitor goals

As competition for Middle Eastern tourism dollars intensifies, Ras Al Khaimah is betting on a mix of AI-driven marketing

Gulf travel trade prioritises personal trust amid global shift toward AI automation

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Abu Dhabi to host this year’s China Visitors Summit in May

The annual China Visitors Summit (CVS) is poised to return to Abu Dhabi on 13th and 14th May at the Rotana Saadiyat Resort.

Ras Al Khaimah shifts to ecotourism as UAE neighbors focus on ultra-luxury

One of the seven states making up the United Arab Emirates, Ras Al-Khaimah (often referred to by its abbreviation RAK) tends to be in the background when the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai come to the fore as the nation’s leading destinations.

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Global airfares rise as jet fuel costs double on Middle East instability

Singapore maintains regional hospitality lead as MICE travel offsets West Asia conflict

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