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FHS Saudi Arabia, taking place in Riyadh from 29 April to 1 May, has a strong female focus this year, reflecting the rise of women in the Kingdom’s hospitality and tourism industries, and encouraging more to embark on a career in the sector.

Marriott International has announced a partnership with Morogoro Mishama Company to bring Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts to Zanzibar by 2025. The Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will feature 75 guestrooms, offering guests an immersive experience to discover the culture, coordinates, and cuisine of the destination.

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), also known as Visit Maldives, has announced the opening of participation for MATTA 2024, an event held for Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region from 22-24 March 2024.

KLM announced its summer schedule for 2024, revealing plans to serve 155 destinations, including 92 in Europe and 63 intercontinental routes. With a projected 7% increase in available seat capacity compared to the previous summer, KLM aims to nearly match pre-Covid levels. Notable changes include increased flight frequencies to intercontinental destinations like Jakarta, Denpasar, Osaka,

Kempinski Hotels announces a strategic switch of regions for two of its Chief Operations Officers (COOs), aimed at sharing best practices and bolstering regional growth. Xavier Destribats, previously overseeing operations in the Americas, moves to Geneva to take charge of Europe in addition to the Americas, while Timur Sentuerk relocates to Dubai to focus solely

As the gateway to truly global travel and tourism growth, ATM Dubai will bring together travel professionals from over 150 countries around the globe, unlocking endless business potential for the travel trade industry.

As the travel industry continues to evolve, airport lounges have become integral in shaping the overall travel experience for passengers worldwide. Among these, The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus at Brussels Airport stands out as a beacon of luxury, comfort, and innovation. Nominated for Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge in the 2024 World Travel Awards,

Outpayce from Amadeus is expanding its current offering by partnering with HSBC so the global bank can make its competitive FX rates available to airlines through Outpayce’s FX Box Multi Currency Pricing solution.

flydubai announces the addition of flights to Sochi, Russia, to its seasonal summer offerings, operating three times a week between June and September. Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, expresses enthusiasm for expanding their popular seasonal routes, citing consistent demand.

On September 1, 2023, Japan Airlines (JAL) made history by becoming the first airline group worldwide to join The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a body dedicated to establishing and overseeing global standards for sustainable tourism.