Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), said: “Dubai has continued to stay ahead of the curve by further elevating standards with innovative and distinctive world-class infrastructure, experiences and attractions. An exceptional quality of life, safety, and accessibility have been consistently recognised across multiple global indices and we are committed to leveraging partnerships between the public and private sectors to showcase Dubai as a must-visit destination. The unwavering support of our partners and stakeholders will be crucial in driving our strong global and market-specific campaigns this summer, as we look to build on this positive growth throughout the rest of 2024.”

Expanding the restaurant-above-the-clouds experience: Emirates‘ Business Class passengers can now select their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure across the airline’s all four German gateways. This further enables the airline to ensures guests always receive their favourite meals.

Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025. The British & Irish Lions Tour is a historic and highly anticipated event which takes place every four years. The Tour will see the Lions, a combined team of the best rugby players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, take on the Wallabies in a series of Test matches as well as a number of games against Australian teams.

Wego,  the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) , is excited to announce its collaboration with Aseer Region Development Authority (ASDA), aimed at showcasing the enchanting landscapes and cultural richness of Aseer region in Saudi Arabia.

Warner Hotels, the UK’s leading provider of adult short break experiences, today announced that David Murdin has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Murdin joins the hotel brand backed by 30 years’ experience launching, growing and shaping brands across sectors both in the UK and internationally, with a proven track record in travel, hospitality and leisure. Responsible for brand and marketing across his career, Murdin brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at British Airways, Sky Sports, Whitbread, Costa Coffee and Wagamama, among others.

Sometimes all that is needed to switch-off from the daily grind is a journey by train to a new destination: getting settled in a seat with a good book, with views to admire out of the window, and perhaps a soundtrack on the ears, with plenty of time to relax, daydream, and to ponder what the destination has in store. According to a recent survey by VisitScotland, 1 in 4 visitors used rail travel when they were in Scotland, with 1 in 3 stating they chose public transport as they felt it would enhance their holiday*. This summer, visitors to Scotland can have a train journey to remember including some brand-new routes such as the Levenmouth rail link direct from Edinburgh.