WiT Phocuswright Middle East moves to Barcelona

In a year when the travel industry has been forced to confront both uncertainty and resilience, WiT Phocuswright Middle East will take place in Barcelona on June 15, a day before Phocuswright Europe.

The two events, held at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, will bring together global and regional leaders for a timely conversation on the future of travel in and beyond the Middle East.

Holland America Line Names New ‘Savour the Journey’ Tulip at Keukenhof Gardens

To celebrate its 153rd anniversary, Holland America Line marked its enduring Dutch roots with the official naming of its newest signature tulip – “Savour the Journey” – during a ceremony at the iconic Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. The vibrant orange tulip serves as a living symbol of the brand’s Dutch heritage and longstanding ties to Dutch culture, craftsmanship and tradition.

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AROYA Cruises Returns to Jeddah for Red Sea Sailings This May

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, is currently making its way to Jeddah, its homeport in the Red Sea, where it will resume scheduled sailings during the month of May.

The upcoming programme features multi-country itineraries across the Red Sea, with calls in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, combining regional destinations with AROYA’s distinctive onboard experience.

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GRIF and Juniper Strategy launch UAE Hospitality Industry Barometer

The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and boutique hospitality consultancy Juniper Strategy Ltd have today launched the UAE Hospitality Industry Barometer, a research-led report combining real-time operator insight with analysis of past global crises to show how hospitality businesses are performing today, why confidence remains strong, and how the sector is expected to recover.

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#LETSGETLOSTWITHWIZZ: WIN A SEAT ON WIZZ AIR’S MYSTERY GETAWAY

Wizz Air, London’s local airline, is giving British travellers the chance to swap predictable holidays for something far less expected, with the return of its Let’s Get Lost campaign.
A select group of 30 winners will board a flight departing from London Luton Airport on Saturday 9 May to a destination that will remain a secret until arrival. The experience is designed to showcase the breadth of Wizz Air’s network with a focus on culturally rich cities and emerging destinations that are often overlooked in favour of more traditional hotspots.

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Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in India with Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in India with the opening of Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection – a 176-room collectors’ palace along the historic Grand Trunk Road in Karnal, Haryana – making it Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the country.