Trav Talk

AlUla is strengthening its appeal as a summer destination by introducing up to 18 weekly flights from key Saudi cities and regional hubs, including Dubai and Doha, alongside seasonal offers across its luxury, boutique, and family-friendly hotels.

Etihad Rail has honoured the strategic partners behind the delivery of the UAE’s national passenger rail service, recognising the organisations that helped complete the project ahead of schedule.

Dubai Gold District and the Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels have launched the Golden Summer Escape, a seasonal campaign offering hotel stays from AED 169 per night across six Accor-branded properties.

Emirates has completed the retrofit of 100 wide-body aircraft under what it describes as the world’s largest airline retrofit programme, marking a major milestone in its US$ 5 billion fleet modernisation initiative.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) reported 17% year-on-year growth in revenue to US$1.8 billion during the first half of 2026, supported by an 11% increase in Q2 revenue to US$858 million.

Multi-day destination weddings are becoming the preferred choice for couples, with demand growing for celebrations that combine hospitality, leisure and personalised guest experiences, according to Arun Bablani, Founder & Owner, Vivaah Weddings.

Manazel Al Naqaa Limited Company and Marriott International have signed an agreement to convert Shirvan Hotel City Yard Jeddah into an Autograph Collection Hotel, with the rebranded property expected to open in December 2026.

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is promoting the emirate”s beaches and waterfront attractions as part of Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026, running until mid-September.