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Sohaila Rahman named Alba chief legal officerAluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, has announced the appointment of Sohaila Rahman as its new Chief Legal and Governance Officer effective July 20. A UK-qualified lawyer, Rahman boasts over 20 years of experien More… |
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Expedia reveals island searches globally up on average 30pcExpedia has released the 2025 Island Hot List, a guide to island travel, revealing an average 30 per cent increase in global interest. From the cultural richness of Jamaica to the sunny shores of Koh Samui, the islands on the 2025 list reflect travellers&rsquo More… |
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FHS confirms first 50 speakers from hospitality, tourismFuture Hospitality Summit – FHS World has confirmed the first 50 speakers from the hospitality and tourism industry for the summit, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from October 27 to 29. Globally renowned experts and personalities across hospit More… |
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Hawar Resort launches island day passesHawar Resort by Mantis is launching its new Day Pass, offering guests the opportunity to experience a day in the resort. The eco-luxury island retreat is located in a protected archipelago just 20 kilometers off Bahrain's southern shores. Guests can choose More… |
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Grand Millennium Dubai appoints new Commercial DirectorGrand Millennium Hotel Dubai has appointed Archana Kawatra as Commercial Director, bringing with her over 28 years of international experience in sales, marketing, and hotel operations. A seasoned hospitality professional with an illustrious career spanning In More… |
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Etihad's codeshare with SKY express covers 24 Greek islandsEtihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14 July 20 More… |
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GHA reports 17pc growth in H1 with hotel revenues at $1.5bnThe Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), a large alliance of independent hotel brands, reported continued growth in the first half of 2025, with total hotel revenues reaching $1.5 billion, a 17% year-on-year increase from $1.3 billion in H1 2024. International s More… |
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Etihad adds seven new destinations to its networkEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of its ongoing strategy to bring more point-to-point traffic directly to Abu Dhabi. The new destinations – Almaty, Kaza More… |
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Marriott to open new hotel in North Coast of EgyptSODIC, one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, has announced the upcoming opening of the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott International at June, its Miami-inspired beachfront destination on the North Coast of Egypt. Anticipated to open in 2029, More… |
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Sohar International partners with Oman Balloons to boost tourismSohar International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman Balloons, becoming the exclusive banking sponsor of Oman's first national hot air balloon initiative. The partnership demonstrates Sohar International's commitment to national More… |