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Hospitality America Marks 30 Years of Partnership-Led Growth and Operational Stewardship

Hospitality America Marks 30 Years of Partnership-Led Growth and Operational Stewardship

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Hospitality America, a hotel management company built on three decades of partnership, performance, and people-first hospitality. Founded in 1995 by Chris Cargen, Hospitality America continues to build on its strong foundation under the leadership of President and CEO Ben Campbell, who stepped into the role two years ago following the retirement of Cargen, the company’s former chief executive.

Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores

Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores

Emirates is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th flagship ‘Emirates World’ store in Abidjan, bringing the current store count to 10 Emirates World Stores and 9 travel retail outlets globally. The airline has invested AED 174 million (USD$47.4 million) to expand its travel retail footprint and is building on this momentum with plans to introduce 29 more travel retail concepts in 2026, taking the total store count to 48 by the end of this year.

Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide

Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide

Emirates has announced a series of aircraft deployments and product upgrades across its network, extending the reach of Premium Economy and delivering a more consistent experience for customers. As part of its ongoing retrofit programme, the airline is set to complete the upgrade of its first high-density, two-class A380 by mid-April. The aircraft will be reconfigured into a three-class layout featuring 76 Business Class seats, 56 Premium Economy seats, and 437 Economy Class seats.

Booking.com Named Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial

Booking.com Named Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial

In a year when 79%* of travelers are craving spontaneous, flexible road trips, Booking.com is making it easier for travelers to hit the road. The global travel leader has been named the Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, helping to spotlight one of America's most iconic highways as it approaches its 100th birthday in 2026. It comes at a moment when road trips give travelers what they want most: better value, the freedom to explore multiple destinations, and local experiences at their own pace.

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale, as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the F1 season finale — with Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson set to perform on the opening night. The final race of the Formula 1 season returns to Yas Marina Circuit from December 3–6, closing out the championship in front of a global audience. Organisers Ethara, recently named F1 Promoter of the Year following the success of the 2025 event, have confirmed the first artists for the 2026 entertainment line-up.

AirAsia X goes global with launch of Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route

AirAsia X goes global with launch of Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route

AirAsiaX (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline's global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited international routes, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onwards to London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW), at a press conference in Bahrain today.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRINGS STARLINK ULTRA-FAST WIFI ONBOARD

Southwest Airlines Co. is taking inflight connectivity to new heights with Starlink. Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink will deliver next-generation WiFi across Southwest's network of 11 countries, allowing Customers to stream, share, and scroll in the sky at lightning-fast speeds.

Premier Inn signs MoU with Equitativa to accelerate GCC expansion

Premier Inn signs MoU with Equitativa to accelerate GCC expansion

Premier Inn Middle East has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Equitativa Real Estate, an international holding company providing real estate funding and investment management capabilities, marking an important step in the brand’s next phase of growth across the GCC.