Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, and Qatar – the big winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board … Read more

30 Big Luxury Stories Shaping 2026 – With A Raised Eyebrow And A Smile

Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more

How First-Class Chefs Conquer the Challenges of Sky-High Gourmet Cuisine

How do First-Class Chefs plan, prepare and produce gourmet food for sky-high consumption. The science behind delivering delicious meals on board: Artemis Aerospace discusses what to eat at 30,000 feet When it comes to airline food, opinions are as diverse as the flavors in a mixed bag of jellybeans. But have you ever wondered how … Read more

The World’s Top 20 Airlines in 2023 Announced At The Paris Air Show

Singapore Airlines has been voted the World’s Best Airline at the 2023 World Airline Awards, the fifth time that the airline has scooped the Airline of the Year title in the 23 year history of the awards. The aviation industry gathered at the prestigious Paris Air Show for the announcement of the highly anticipated 2023 … Read more

Flydubai’s Business Suite: Taking Your In-Flight Comfort to the Next Level or Just Another Overhyped Seat Design?

flydubai launches a Premium Business Class Experience, “The Business Suite.” Dubai-based airline flydubai has unveiled its latest premium business class offering, “The Business Suite”, at the Arabian Travel Market. The new seat is designed exclusively for single-aisle aircraft and offers passengers added comfort, privacy, and a high-end onboard experience. It will be introduced on a … Read more

The Great Rebalancing: Travel spending shifts back to experiences over things. Report

  The desire to travel is strong, and consumer and commercial demand for air travel, measured by flight bookings, accelerated meaningfully in early 2022. Could this be the start of travel’s long-awaited recovery? Cruises, buses and trains see strong spending rebound in 2022 as Covid restrictions loosen. Mastercard Economics Institute: Pent-up demand drives global leisure … Read more