In light of the ongoing conflict in the region, Hamad International Airport confirms that it is withdrawing from all external exhibitions, conferences, industry events, and awards programmes during this period, including the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 and the Passenger Terminal Expo 2026, London. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, our staff, and their families is, and remains, our absolute priority. We thank our aviation partners and stakeholders for their continued support. Hamad International Airport

Luxury travel is growing beyond its traditional ultra-wealthy base, creating new opportunities for brands with travel loyalty programs to capture a greater share of high-end travel demand, according to a new report from travel technology provider arrivia. The New Luxury Travel Playbook examines the circumstances under which aspiring luxury travelers—households with net worth between $100,000 and $1 million—are actively upgrading their travel. It explores how wealth, life stage and generation shape the definition of luxury.

Escorted touring specialist Travelsphere has launched a new limited-time, trade only sale. The campaign, which runs from now up to March 31, offers a saving of £150 per booking on any 2027 holiday.

Spring is in full swing at Wizz Air, and the airline is celebrating with one of its biggest sales of the year. For just 48 hours, travellers can grab up to 20% off selected routes across Wizz Air’s entire network*, unlocking more than 1 million discounted seats between 17–18 March.

Set within the rolling vineyards and forests of Kakheti, Lopota Lake Resort & Spa, a 60-hectares family owned resort, has unveiled a newly completed reception and reimagined gift shop designed by Georgian architect Lado Lomitashvili, founder of Studio Gypsandconcrete, marking the latest chapter in the resort’s ongoing architectural evolution. Conceived as the first point of emotional connection for arriving guests, the new arrival spaces introduce a refined design language that reflects the resort’s identity as a nature-driven, experience-led destination rooted in landscape, heritage, and craftsmanship. Typical of Lomitashvili’s work, the spaces explore the dialogue between materiality, light, and environment.

Dubai’s hotel inventory reached 158,700 keys across 770 establishments in 2025, with almost 70% in the high-end category, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Dubai opened 3,400 rooms last year, representing an annual growth of 2.2%. Ten new hotels came to the market, an increase of 1.3% on 2024, the company said. Another 4,600 rooms are scheduled for completion in 2026.