Gulf Expansion

Hilton has opened its fourth LivSmart Studios property in Pensacola, Florida, as the extended-stay brand continues its nationwide expansion

Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026

flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries

Zanzibar joins Etihad Airways as the 30th destination of the year; the seasonal route will operate from June 14 with four weekly flights, connecting passengers from Europe and the Gulf to the island

Starting June 15, 2025: A new daily route will operate between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Concurrently, the airline will also launch a route to Sharjah – a culturally significant emirate – as part of a strategic expansion in the Gulf

After months of preparation, Virgin Atlantic launched its first daily A330neo flight from London to a new regional hub, marked by a festive welcome and part of its global growth strategy in emerging markets