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Star Alliance adds first new member since 2014

6+ hour, 8+ min ago  (273+ words) Italian airline ITA Airways becomes 26th partner Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways has joined global aviation network Star Alliance as of 31 March 2026." The carrier is now part of the world's largest airline group, which allows different airlines to operate as one…...

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Qatar Airways to rebuild schedule from mid-May

6+ hour, 8+ min ago  (216+ words) Airline aims to cover more than 120 destinations Qatar Airways plans to rebuild its schedule to cover more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, following disruption caused by the Israel-US-Iran war. All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight…...

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Bali resort launches puppy yoga programme

11+ hour, 34+ min ago  (280+ words) Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach and Bali Animal Welfare Association have partnered on initiative" InterContinental Hotels Group's Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach is bringing back its signature Seminyak Puppy Yoga sessions this spring, expanding the wellness programme into a three-month…...

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Virgin Atlantic to cancel Riyadh service

11+ hour, 20+ min ago  (382+ words) Virgin Atlantic has cancelled its Heathrow-Riyadh service because of the "evolving" situation in the Middle East. The carrier announced in a statement that it "continues to make dynamic assessments to its flying programme" and as a result, it has "taken…...

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Philippe Starck to lead artistic direction of new Brach Roma hotel

18+ hour, 9+ min ago  (297+ words) Bookings for Evok Collection property to open in July 2026 for 2027 launch Evok Collection is expanding its Italian portfolio with the upcoming launch of Brach Roma in Q1 2027. The opening will bring the hotelier's boutique lifestyle concept to Rome and mark its…...

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Saudi’s Flyadeal unveils new cabin crew uniforms

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (285+ words) Saudi Arabia's budget carrier Flyadeal has unveiled a new cabin crew uniform for its team of more than 700 employees, as part of its wider brand development. The redesigned look debuted during Saudi's Eid Al Fitr holiday across the airline's operational…...

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MSC cancels Middle East 2026–27 programme

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (160+ words) MSC World Europa now set to be deployed in the Caribbean MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC World Europa's planned 202627 programme in the Middle East, with the vessel now set to be deployed in the Caribbean for a series of French…...

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Abu Dhabi introduces refurbishment programme for Al Ain hotels

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (248+ words) Initiative set to raise standards and preserve heritage Under the initiative, eligible hotel owners can receive rebates on investments to upgrade their properties in line with international hospitality standards, with additional allowances available for brand conversions, higher star ratings and…...

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Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo rescheduled to August

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (300+ words) Originally planned for late May, eighth edition postponed due to regional conflict The Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo has been rescheduled and will now take place from 30 August to 1 September 2026 in response to ongoing regional tensions." Originally planned for…...