​Global lifestyle hospitality leader Kerten Hospitality has assumed operations of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, a contemporary lifestyle destination on the Arabian Gulf in Mangaf. The project marks the next chapter in Kerten Hospitality’s growth in Kuwait, where the group has been operational since 2021 with The House Hotel Al Khiran.  

​The Emirates Group today released its 2025-26 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels, despite a disruptive and challenging 12th month in its financial year. Emirates is the world’s most profitable airline in the 2025-26 reporting period.  

​Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President – Operations (Central & Southern Thailand) and Government & Business Relations at Dusit International, and President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), has received the prestigious Thailand Meetings Leadership Award at the inaugural Thailand MICE Legacy Awards 2026, organised by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).

Presented during MICE Day 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on 29 April 2026, the award recognises individuals who have played a significant role in advancing Thailand’s meetings sector and strengthening the country’s position as a leading international MICE destination.  

​World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that the paradise nation of the Maldives will host industry leaders from across Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean for a blockbuster VIP Gala Ceremony to celebrate the best in travel and tourism. The flagship event will take place at CROSSROADS Maldives on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2026.  

​A leading AI-powered travel booking startup named Mindtrip announced the launch of its all-inclusive flight booking experience powered by conversational artificial intelligence, created in collaboration with Sabre and PayPal. The Agentic AI flight booking system is designed to transform how travelers seamlessly book and manage their flights using advanced technology.