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Al Wasl Plaza to welcome immersive theatre at Expo 2020
The location will showcase never-before-seen experiences that will connect its stage with the dome’s 360-degree projection screen – the largest of its kind in the world.

The City of Paris lays the foundation stone of the Arena Porte de la Chapelle
The Arena Porte de la Chapelle, a major project to create a new sports hub within a new district, ZAC Gare des Mines-Fillettes, has taken its first major step in its construction.

TUI Group to raise €1.1bn in fresh capital
Tui Group has confirmed plans to issue new share capital valued at €1.1 billion as the battle to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic continues.

Jet2.com orders 15 further A321neos from Airbus
Jet2.com has placed a further order for 15 A321neos following its initial one for 36 placed in August. It takes the total order by the Leeds-based airline to 51 A321neos.
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Sublimotion to make Middle East debut at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has revealed it will welcome Sublimotion, a multi-sensory dining pop-up originally from Ibiza, from next month.

Expo Beats prepares for launch in Dubai
Featuring musical masters and exciting new talents, unique monthly festival Expo Beats gets into gear this Thursday, with World Beats running for three consecutive nights until Saturday.

Expo 2020 participation pays off for Uganda
Uganda has become the first participant country at Expo 2020 to publicly announce a raft of new investment deals. The news comes as the country celebrates its national day at the event.

Marriott expands all-inclusive offering with Autograph Collection properties
Marriott has added 20 Autograph Collection properties to its all-inclusive offering. The resorts span Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Grenada and Costa Rica.

Sandals Resorts celebrates historic milestone
Sandals Resorts International is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its flagship couples-only brand, Sandals Resorts. A number of project have been unveiled to commemorate the landmark.

Wyndham Hotels launches first all-inclusive brand
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts have launched a new all-inclusive resort brand, Wyndham Alltra. The flag becomes the 22nd from the hotel giant.

Qatar Airways signs RwandAir codeshare deal
RwandAir and Qatar Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choice. The Rwandan flag-carrier will launch non-stop flights between Kigali and Doha in December.

IATA records growing frustration over travel restrictions
A survey commissioned by the trade body demonstrated confidence that the risks of Covid-19 can be effectively managed and that the freedom to travel should be restored.