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Qatar Airways has introduced increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season. The airline is facilitating demand for its services for travellers from all around the globe and continues to offer greater choice and connectivity through its Doha hub, the award-winning Hamad International Airport.

The Branded Residences Monitor has released part of its first report on these real estate assets in Spain and Portugal. In September, the complete study will be presented with more detailed information about the stages of the projects, their size and the evolution of their value, among others.

Türkiye, the world’s 4th biggest incoming tourism market according to UN Tourism’s 2024 data, announced its tourism performance results for the first six months of 2025 at a press conference in İstanbul. The data shows sustainable growth across key metrics, with notable resilience and spending power among visitors.

Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Hangzhou, marking its fifth gateway in the Chinese mainland and the second new destination added in under a month, following Shenzhen. Flight EK310 landed at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport on 30 July to a warm welcome from local dignitaries, airport officials, and a ceremonial water cannon

Switchfly, the travel loyalty technology that drives revenue, has today revealed it has facilitated more than $1.2 billion in travel bookings across one million transactions in the first half of 2025. By year-end, the company expects to reach 2.4 million bookings at a total transaction value of $2.25 billion.

Etihad Airways has launched the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR, defining luxury travel on a narrowbody aircraft. Flight EY414 departed Zayed International Airport for Phuket today, marking the introduction of an aircraft designed to deliver Etihad’s premium cabin standards on short and medium-haul sectors.

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an in 2029, marking the Group’s first urban resort in Northwestern China. Developed under a management agreement, the property promises to deliver an experience of elevated tranquility, wellness and cultural immersion in one of China’s most historic destinations.

In October 2026, Orient Express Corinthian embarks on its Caribbean Season. Reservations are now open. Orient Express Corinthian fuses absolute comfort, legendary service, one-of-a-kind itineraries, unforgettable experiences and cutting-edge technology for responsible navigation, redefining the art of cruising.

Travelers planning a trip to New Zealand can now get inspiration and tips from an AI trip planner powered by Matador Network’s industry-leading GuideGeek chat platform. The AI trip planner was also configured to assist with the launch activity of Tourism New Zealand’s fully playable destination in Minecraft.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Ovolo Group have announced a strategic partnership that, in the coming months, will see five Ovolo hotels across Australia and Hong Kong join the Wyndham hotel brand. Under the deal—which marries Ovolo’s boutique appeal with Wyndham’s global reach and best in class infrastructure—Ovolo Group will continue to own and manage