Hubby eSIM, the Dutch start-up dedicated to enhancing travellers' experiences through an easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable internet connection, is calling on the travel industry to include mobile connectivity as an essential part of their product offering. By doing so, travel providers not only offer an added perk to their customers but also create valuable opportunities to engage with travellers, ensure a seamless journey, and strengthen customer loyalty.

Crowne Plaza by IHG – one of the world's largest premium hotel brands and a thought-leader in the blended travel space – has released its second white paper: Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report unveils a major shift since its 2022 report, driven by a new breed of companies and individuals seeking far-reaching flexibility that extends beyond traditional work-life balance and into a holistic approach focused on personal growth, mind-body equity, and connection when travelling.

Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to showcase the vibrant culture, world class experiences, and renewed appeal of Hong Kong as a must visit destination for travelers across the MENA region.

Turkish Airlines, a leading global airline, has mandated the first financing structure to use the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI), Aviation Non-Payment Insurance (ANPI) product. This transaction, sealed at a signing ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, marks a significant milestone in aviation financing insurance as it is the first time SAAFI has been mandated following its launch earlier this year.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,300 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, has entered into an exclusive development agreement with Le Park Concord Company to launch its iconic Super 8® by Wyndham brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With plans to open 100 hotels over the next ten years, the agreement reinforces Wyndham’s long-term commitment to quality, accessible and sustainable hospitality development in the region. The signing was executed with the active support of the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, further underlining the initiative’s alignment with the Kingdom’s national tourism goals.

In partnership with WATANIAH Business Group, SOPHOS Hotels SA, one of the leading Third-party hotel operator, is set to manage a Le Meridien, one of Marriott International’s premium brands, in Tabuk. Marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s evolving hospitality landscape. Sophos have signed this agreement to operate a property that is strategically located at a crucial commercial and logistical hub, bordering Jordan, the Red Sea, and other emerging regions across Saudi Arabia. With construction already advancing, the hotel is moving ahead and foreseen to open its doors Q1 2026.