By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has been awarded ‘Best Airport for Retail’ at the Frontier Awards 2025, marking yet another jewel in AUH’s crown as a global benchmark for experiential travel, commercial innovation and architectural excellence. Announced during the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, the coveted recognition builds on the Highly Commendable recognition received …

News Desk DUBAI: Travel and tourism leaders from across the Caribbean and North America are gathering in Saint Lucia as the paradise island hosts the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 on 4 October. The VIP event at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian marks the third stop on WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes events in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Hong Kong and …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia successfully concluded the Global Travel Meet 2025, held from 1–3 October at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The three-day event gathered international travel professionals, media representatives, and tourism stakeholders, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a premier global tourism destination. The summit featured business networking sessions, destination showcases, and knowledge-sharing forums, highlighting Malaysia’s diverse …

Web Desk PESHAWAR: Peshawar, the “Gateway to Central Asia,” hosted the Pakistan Business Summit (PBS) 2025 under the patronage of the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Co-hosted by Nutshell Group and Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited, with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry as Strategic Partner, the Summit was themed “Shaping What’s Next.” The inaugural session featured high-level leadership …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Yango Group, a global technology company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, during the second edition of Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration sets out a framework to integrate Yango’s first- and last-mile ride-hailing solutions into the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub. With over 18.7 million tourists visiting Dubai in 2024, cash-reliant travellers represent the emirate’s greatest untapped potential for digital …

News Desk KUALA LUMPUR: The South East Johor Development Authority (KEJORA) proudly unveiled the vibrance of South East Johor’s tourism products at the Global Travel Meet 2025, to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Visit Johor Year 2026 positioning the region as one of Malaysia’s most exciting destinations for international travelers. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1973661147724488746?t=NT8jXnabaxANg_R51BNHhQ&s=19 Strategically located at the southern gateway of Malaysia …

By Rafiq Vayani SELANGOR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, under the leadership of YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, hosted the Gala Dinner for the Global Travel Meet (GTM) 2025 on Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 at the Grand Ballroom, Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor. The evening also marked the official launch of Tourism Malaysia’s Calendar of Events 2026, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Dury Free is heading into the final quarter of the year, setting a new monthly record in September, with sales reaching AED 671.79 million (US$184 million). This new record was fueled by a strong surge in demand for luxury goods, electronics, and confectionery. This milestone eclipses the previous September record of AED600 million (US$165 million) set …

By Rafiq Vayani LONDON: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is unlocking more opportunities for travel with the addition of six weekly flights to its London Heathrow schedule, starting 26 October 2025. The boosted schedule for the winter season follows record growth and demand, providing more convenience and departure time choices for travellers journeying to and from London Heathrow, and is …