Marking 10 Years of Transformative Collaboration and Innovation with AirportLabs By Rafiq Vayani MADRID, Spain: Dubai Airports has received the Operational Excellence Award from AirportLabs at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, recognising a decade of innovation that has transformed operations at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai’s vision for the future …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day across various categories – has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty program of Emarat that rewards customers with EmCoins for every purchase of products and services across all Emarat stations, to roll out a two-way points conversion in which members can convert …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, a global tech company that transforms advanced technologies into practical services for people in their daily lives, has published its latest report, the 2025 Tourism Industry Guide, revealing a major shift in travel behaviour from emerging markets. Travellers from these regions are increasingly setting their sights on the …

News Desk COLOMBO/DUBAI: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is set to host two exclusive roadshows in Saudi Arabia, ahead of its participation in Arabian Travel Market 2025. The events will take place on April 22 in Riyadh at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal, and on April 24 in Al Khobar at the Grand Hyatt …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: House of Polani has been honored with the prestigious Brand of the Year award in the Travel & Tourism category, solidifying its position as Pakistan’s leading travel company. The award was presented during a grand ceremony held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Karachi, where leading brands from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their respective industries. …

By Raheel Rao DUBAI: Virgio, the pioneering sustainable fashion brand, has announced Dr Mahra Lutfi—Miss UAE and Miss Planet International—as its Sustainable Fashion Ambassador. The collaboration was announced during a media event that had industry leaders and key stakeholders in attendance at the Paramount Hotel in Dubai, underscoring Virgio’s commitment to making ethical fashion mainstream and promoting eco-friendly style choices …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, is proud to announce a series of activations during Art Dubai, the region’s leading art fair, reinforcing its role as a key supporter of arts and culture both in the UAE and internationally. Art as an Identity: The Jumeirah Art Journey: At Jumeirah, art is …

DUBAI: Emirates anticipates that more than 300,000 travellers will start their journeys from Terminal 3 this weekend starting today, 18 April up until 21 April. With expected traffic congestion in and around Terminal 3, Emirates advises customers to arrive at the airport early and ensure all travel documents are ready to avoid potential delays. Customers can choose from a variety …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that its board of directors has nominated Kathryn (Katie) Farmer for election to the company’s board at its upcoming annual meeting of stockholders on June 11, 2025. If elected, Farmer will join the board of directors at that time and will serve on the board’s Finance Committee …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Qatar Airways is bringing the latest in cutting-edge airline luxury to this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai with its ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ – the newest iteration of its multiple award-winning patented Qsuite Business Class. Visitors and exhibitors will have the opportunity to experience the latest and greatest of the Qatar Airways’ industry-leading product from 28 …