Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), has announced the launch of WegoBeds, a specialized B2B accommodation platform designed to meet the growing demand for accommodation solutions in the region.

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, making them the first carriers to receive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced at Neste’s refinery at Singapore Changi Airport.

Rotana announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with Signature Complex LLP Islamabad for the opening of its first property in Pakistan.

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is being rebranded to Jumeirah. The Dubai-born hospitality brand, which was launched in 1997, has redesigned its logo and renamed some of its hotels. These include the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, which will now be called Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, while Jumeirah Mina A’Salam has been renamed to Jumeirah Mina Al Salam.

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have taken a significant move towards transforming tourism and transportation in the Emirate by signing a future-forward Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the company leading the development of vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxi services. Marking the beginning of an exciting partnership that will pioneer sustainable tourism through electric air mobility, this pivotal MoU will see Skyports develop a network of vertiports to connect key attractions across Ras Al Khaimah, propelling the Emirate as a destination of the future and aligning with RAKTA’s Strategic Plan 2030.

Capitalising on China’s projected tourism growth was a key topic at yesterday’s Market Insights Summit at Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The summit, which took place on the Global Stage at the Middle East’s leading travel and tourism exhibition, explored the potential of the developing markets such as China.