News Desk DUBAI: Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, partnered with Visa to host an exclusive event bringing together the UAE’s top travel decision-makers for a dynamic exchange of insights and industry trends. The event welcomed senior executives from across the regional travel ecosystem, including online travel agencies, destination management companies, and leading luxury hospitality brands. Guests heard keynote …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline[1], has launched its comprehensive net zero roadmap – Flying Towards Net Zero. The roadmap offers a realistic path focused on the three F’s – flights (30% emissions reductions from new aircraft technology and fleet renewal), fuel (53% emissions reductions from SAF) and footprint (4% emissions reductions from air traffic …

By Raheel Rao DUBAI: BENO, the lifestyle brand known for redefining premium travel experiences, will now offer curated adventures across yacht charters from its new lounge at Dubai’s ultra-luxury– Marsa Al Arab Marina. Located within the marina adjacent to Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab – the new lifestyle destination in Dubai and the latest addition to Jumeirah’s global portfolio of hotels and …

News Desk DUBAI: World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is reinforcing its commitment to net-positive tourism and hospitality by renewing its academic research partnership with Nova School of Business & Economics, Lisbon. As part of the collaboration, students from Nova SBE’s Sustainable Business programme will take an active role in the judging process of the 2025 Awards. They will implement a series …

When it comes to finding the perfect lunch spot in Dubai Mall, there are countless options — but none quite like Amaya Dubai. Tucked away in a chic corner of the Fashion Avenue extension, this stylish restaurant isn’t just another pretty place with a view (though its direct Burj Khalifa panorama is undeniably jaw-dropping). Amaya brings together a well-curated lunch …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As part of Autism Awareness month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all. One year after Emirates’ first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the programme is now being rolled out across 17 cities – allowing children with autism to practice the journey through the airport in order to prepare for real flights. …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme. Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time, accurate reporting in turn helps pilots and flight dispatchers minimise the effects of turbulence and plot the smoothest and most efficient …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate in Karachi, together with the Sri Lankan community in Sindh province, Pakistan, celebrated the Sinhala & Tamil New Year on 20 April 2025 at the IQRA University premises in Karachi, with the participation of Sri Lankan nationals and Pakistani guests. The event featured traditional Avurudu games, the serving of authentic Sri Lankan …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The number of dollar millionaires in the UAE has soared by 98% over the past decade, making it the second-fastest growing wealth market worldwide and driving a surge in high-value real estate transactions, The Private Capital Report from global property consultancy Knight Frank has revealed. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Research, MENA, explained: “In the …

American Airlines is proud to renew its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), reinforcing its dedication to preserving America’s national parks and encouraging exploration of the country’s iconic natural wonders, historic sites and cultural treasures. As NPF’s first official airline partner, American helps connect travelers with the beauty and history of America’s parks. American’s Living Green Employee Business Resource …