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flydubai’s fleet grows to 93 aircraft

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Andreas Nuessel is new UK / EMEA managing director for Silversea

HBX Group announces new appointments in global sales and MEAPAC teams

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Wizz Air is shutting down its Abu Dhabi operations after four rocky years, citing regional instability, climate-challenged engines, and regulatory hurdles as key reasons for the exit.

Saudi’s hospitality horizon expands with Aman’s cliffside desert retreat near Diriyah

Aman Group has announced Amansamar, an ultra-luxury resort and residences in Wadi Safar near Diriyah, Riyadh. The tranquil new resort and branded residences is now under construction in Wadi Safar, just outside Riyadh and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah

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While global aviation has recovered significantly since travel restrictions began to be relaxed in 2022, the sector is feeling the strain following several high-visibility incidents that have shaken passengers the world over.

Ras-al Khaimah sees 12 % YoY inbound growth from Asia in Q1 2025: Raki Phillips

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Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and Southeast Asia which both have sizeable Muslim populations.

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Travel Daily Media is currently in Shanghai, China covering the sixth run of ITB China. We run down five notable trends

HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry

At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.

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Arabian Travel Market emphasises the role of the Asia Pacific in the future of tourism

A new report following this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) shows that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth.

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Abu Dhabi has confirmed that it will be hosting the first-ever M&I Expo from 14th to 16th April 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Philippines secures over US$21 million in leads at Arabian Travel Market

The Philippines secured more than US$21 million in sales leads during its participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.

Tourism Malaysia marks its 31st year at the Arabian Travel Market

Tourism Malaysia marked its 31 years of promoting Malaysia as a prime destination at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai

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