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FHS Business Unusual: How are we coping?

FHS Business Unusual: How are we coping?

In a powerful demonstration of industry unity during turbulent times, The Bench recently hosted a special Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon at XU restaurant, hosted by RIKAS Hospitality Group. The closed-door exclusive gathering, attended by 50+ C-level hospitality industry executives from across the UAE, served as a platform for leaders to connect, share perspectives, and reinforce the community’s shared vision for the future of tourism in the Middle East.

Unwind This Eid Al Adha with a Family-Friendly Getaway at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai

Unwind This Eid Al Adha with a Family-Friendly Getaway at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai

This Eid Al Adha, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is pulling out all the stops with two staycation offers the whole family will love. Guests can choose between an exclusive UAE Residents’ package or an extended Stay 3, Pay 2 escape, each including access to a packed lineup of Eid activities, entertainment, festive dining, and wellness experiences. With the holidays just around the corner, book now to enjoy an Eid shaped by sunshine, splash-filled days, and time well spent together.

Historic WTTC Recovery And Leadership Cruise Concludes In Egypt

Historic WTTC Recovery And Leadership Cruise Concludes In Egypt

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has successfully concluded its first-ever Recovery & Leadership Cruise event aboard Crystal Serenity by Crystal Cruises, making history with a landmark gathering of global Travel & Tourism leaders during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most strategically important trading corridors. Former Presidents, Ministers, CEOs, investors and international policymakers gathered at a defining moment for the sector.

The H Dubai Sets the Scene for a Month of Relaxed City Living and Festive Eid Gatherings

The H Dubai Sets the Scene for a Month of Relaxed City Living and Festive Eid Gatherings

Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road and shaped by the world-class hospitality of the STORY Hotels & Resorts family, The H Dubai is the ultimate destination for those looking to unwind, celebrate, or simply experience Dubai from a different perspective. This month, the property introduces a fresh line-up of staycations, dining experiences, wellness rituals, and a new work hub pass designed to suit every kind of guest, mood, and moment. Adding to the atmosphere, Eid Al Adha arrives with five days of festive stays, traditional dining, and memorable family gatherings woven throughout the hotel.

Embrace Each Day and Find New Ways to Celebrate Life at Nikki Beach Dubai

Embrace Each Day and Find New Ways to Celebrate Life at Nikki Beach Dubai

The rhythm of beachfront living takes on new meaning at Nikki Beach Dubai, where a curated lineup of weekly experiences, blending music, dining, and social connection, awaits. Set against sweeping Arabian Gulf views and the brand’s signature white daybeds, each moment moves with ease, shifting from chilled-out afternoons to high-energy celebrations by the shore. With a plethora of midweek resident escapes and spirited gatherings for guests to enjoy, get ready to settle into a lifestyle shaped by sunshine, sound, and shared moments.

Qatar Airways Set to Operate to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, from July 2026

Qatar Airways Set to Operate to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, from July 2026

Qatar Airways has affirmed its expansion in the Americas with the launch of new flight operations to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from 22 July 2026. The service represents a significant milestone for the airline, as Qatar Airways becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate flights from the Middle East to Caracas and Bogotá. This expansion underscores the airline’s commitment, announced last year, to strengthening global connectivity for the region.

‘OTHERNESS: Staying Different in an AI-Normalised World’

‘OTHERNESS: Staying Different in an AI-Normalised World’

Travelgate, part of the Travelsoft Group, is hosting the sixth edition of ConX, an invitation-only conference bringing together more than 1,000 senior executives from global travel distribution on 2 June at Poble Espanyol in Palma de Mallorca. Huawei returns as Main Sponsor for this edition. Under the theme ‘Otherness’, ConX 2026 confronts the central tension of the AI era: when every competitor runs the same models, trains on the same data and deploys the same tools, differentiation becomes the only sustainable advantage. The programme brings together the people best placed to define what that differentiation looks like — and to build it.