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  • dnata showcases live microfarm spotlighting fresh culinary innovation at WTCE

    dnata Catering & Retail exhibits a live microfarm installation at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), offering visitors a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining. Inspired by dnata’s catering facility in Melbourne, the microfarm enables culinary teams to cultivate selected herbs onsite for use in menu development. Since its introduction in 2025, the initiative has supported more than a dozen menu presentations and contributed to improved freshness, reduced waste, sustainability and enhanced menu creativity.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:59:35 +0000
  • Etihad Airways Makes Travelling with Pets More Accessible

    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience. Already the only airline in the UAE to offer guests the option to travel with pets in the cabin, Etihad continues to evolve the service in response to growing demand from travellers who wish to bring important members of the family when they fly.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:37:30 +0000
  • Etihad elevates premium cabins on flights to Mumbai and New Delhi

    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has elevated its premium travel experience across all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and New Delhi, both operating four times daily. The airline will introduce its game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to both Mumbai and New Delhi, which will complement two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:31:08 +0000
  • Brewed at altitude: British Airways expands partnership with Grind to bring a bespoke coffee blend

    British Airways is expanding its partnership with London-based coffee brand Grind, to bring a bespoke coffee blend to the skies, specially crafted to serve the perfect cup at 35,000ft. The specially curated blend will be served across British Airways’ Club Europe (short‑haul business class) and Club World (long‑haul business class) cabins. The blend has been co-created by Tim Jackson, British Airways’ Master of Wine who oversees the airline’s full complimentary drinks portfolio, and Grind’s Head of Coffee, Howard Gill.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:28:54 +0000
  • Oman’s annual hotel revenues set new record at OMR297.3 million in 2025

    Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million (US$772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Oman’s hotels welcomed 2.4 million guests last year, up nearly 11% compared to 2024. Average occupancy grew 13.6% to reach almost 57%, while average room rates reached almost OMR49 (US$127), an increase of 4.7%, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest analysis of Oman’s hospitality sector.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:21:37 +0000
  • THE RITZ-CARLTON OʻAHU, TURTLE BAY ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER PROGRAMMING

    As Oʻahu continues its recovery following recent events, The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay welcomes travelers to experience a summer of exploration and adventure on the North Shore.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:12:41 +0000
  • VERDURA RESORT TO HOST INAUGURAL SIR ROCCO FORTE CAPTAIN’S TROPHY

    Verdura Resort will host the inaugural Sir Rocco Forte Captain’s Trophy from September 10-13, introducing an exclusive new event that brings together world-class golf, culture and conversation at one of Europe’s leading golf destinations.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:52:03 +0000
  • ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS SUITE COLLECTION FOR ATLAS ADVENTURER

    Atlas Ocean Voyages today unveils the suite collection for Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht, introducing a new expression of exploration that reinterprets the elegance of ocean travel for today’s traveler. Designed at the intersection of sustainability and sophistication, the yacht introduces an all-suite accommodation concept that pairs expansive, residential-style living with next-generation maritime innovation, inviting today’s global traveler to experience the spirit of an iconic age through a distinctly modern lens. Reservations will open to the general public on June 10.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:01:51 +0000
  • Hyatt Regency Denver Unveils $70 Million Transformation

    Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center proudly announces the completion of its comprehensive $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s 20-year milestone in the heart of downtown Denver. The renovation introduces a full reimagination of its 1,100 guestrooms and suites alongside new and enhanced gathering spaces, designed to elevate both the guest and local experience. It follows the 2018 and 2019 revitalization of the hotel’s dining venues – including Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps, Peaks 27th Floor Lounge and Assembly Hall Bar + Market – as well as its public spaces, with updated design, flexible seating areas and more than 150 works of art by over 50 Colorado-based creators curated in partnership with Nine Dot Arts.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:59:46 +0000
  • Hotel Solaya Debuts in Old Town Scottsdale, Joining JdV by Hyatt as a Reimagined Desert Oasis

    A bold new chapter in Old Town Scottsdale hospitality is set to unfold this spring as Hotel Solaya has officially opened its doors, joining the JdV by Hyatt brand portfolio. Following an extensive transformation, the newly reimagined property introduces a vibrant desert oasis where modern Mexican influence, playful design, and the energy of Scottsdale come together to create an entirely new lifestyle destination for locals and travelers alike.

    Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:39:24 +0000