Gulf Air flights to El Alamein will operate seasonally, starting from 2026, on the Airbus 320 aircraft, which features a modern and comfortable cabin to provide a pleasant travel experience. This is in line with the airline’s vision of enhancing its passengers’ travel experiences and meeting their diverse travel needs. The launch of El Alamein as a Gulf Air seasonal destination closely follows the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Arab Republic of Egypt. This initiative underscores the continued commitment to deepening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt across multiple sectors. This offers travellers the opportunity to explore this beach destination with its distinctive history, scenery, and exciting activities. Gulf Air has been operating flights to and from Egypt since 1974. Historically, the airline operated flights to both Sharm El Sheikh and Alexandria as seasonal destinations and is currently operating a double daily service to Cairo.

EGYPTAIR and Huawei announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing corporate travel and accelerating Egypt’s digital transformation. The collaboration includes a Business Travel Agreement, establishing EGYPTAIR as the official airline partner for Huawei employees, and a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Huawei’s advanced ICT and AI solutions into EGYPTAIR’s operations. Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company, described the partnership as a strategic leap that will modernize the airline’s technical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the passenger experience. By combining EGYPTAIR’s aviation expertise with Huawei’s digital innovations, the airline aims to expand globally and attract diverse customer segments. Captain Mohamed Elian, CEO of EGYPTAIR Airlines, emphasized the global scope of the agreement, highlighting exclusive services for Huawei travelers across EGYPTAIR’s network of over 80 destinations. The partnership aligns with the airline’s fleet modernization and network expansion plans. Huawei representatives, including Lang Cao and Dou Yong, expressed their commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital economy. Through Huawei’s Smartcom platform and long-standing presence in Egypt’s ICT sector, the company aims to strengthen cross-continental business ties and contribute to the modernization of Egypt’s aviation industry.

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines announce a major expansion of their codeshare partnership and an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing ahead of the Golden Week holiday period in China. This growth builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed last year, reinforcing the airlines’ shared commitment to delivering greater connectivity for global travellers from China. Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will share code on China Southern’s three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha. Similarly, China Southern will be expanding its “CZ” code on Qatar Airways-operated flights beyond Doha to 15 destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including Amman, Athens, Barcelona, Cairo, Dar es Salam, Madrid, and Munich. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said: “Qatar Airways and China Southern have established a partnership that continues to set new benchmarks in the industry. This latest expansion ensures that every Qatar Airways route to China is now accessible to China Southern Airlines’ passengers, underlining our long-term commitment to a market that is integral to our growth and connectivity. Timed with this year’s Golden Week, it provides Chinese travellers with unrivalled access through Doha to over 170 destinations across our global network via Hamad International Airport, the Best Airport in the Middle East, as voted by Skytrax in 2025.” Qatar Airways has already placed its code on China Southern-operated flights between Guangzhou and Doha since April 2024. Building on the existing codeshares from Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing, China Southern will extend its code to flights between Doha and four major Chinese cities of Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, subject to Chinese government approvals. Beijing Daxing marks the second Chinese gateway to be served with non-stop …

The MICE Meeting Point, organized by ITB China with TravTalkME as media partner will take place on 11–12 September 2025 in Beijing, gathering MICE resources, industry experts, and professional buyers from across China and around the world. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) will join as an association and content partner for the event, delivering a keynote on the development of the global meetings and business tourism industry and an in-depth workshop offering practical advice and insights to participants. This collaboration aims to accelerate the globalization and professionalization of China’s meetings industry.

The Conference aims to advance legislation, policies, infrastructure, and services, particularly in air, land, and sea mobility, as well as accommodation and hospitality, to meet the needs of 1.3 billion People of Determination seeking to enjoy life and explore the world with ease and dignity.Dubai will host the 5th edition of the Accessible Travel and Tourism International Conference (ATTIC-2025) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, from 7 – 8 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Speakers include high-level officials and experts from international and local organizations such as UN Tourism, Airports Council International (ACI World), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and key figures from the travel, tourism, mobility, and marketing sectors. The event is a key opportunity for decision-makers and professionals in tourism, travel, and retail to discover global best practices, policies, and improvements that can help position their cities and venues at the top of the list for millions of travellers and their families, who collectively spend hundreds of billions of dollars on tourism annually. Dubai has made significant strides in promoting accessible travel and tourism, in line with its vision to become the world’s leading destination for tourists with disabilities, supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of policies, advanced infrastructure, and exceptional services. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum remarked: “This Conference brings together decision-makers and experts in accessible travel and tourism under one roof to share insights and highlight Dubai and the UAE’s accomplishments in accessibility and inclusion and prioritization of policies and programmes for People of Determination.”

Returning to London’s iconic Excel from 4-6 November 2025, WTM London is now open for registration. Building on last year’s hugely successful turnout, which saw an 11% rise in qualified buyers and 34,000+ meeting taking place, the 2025 edition of WTM London is on track to be the largest in its history. In line with the continued expansion of Excel London, the show is poised to grow by 25,000 m², offering increased space, enhanced content, higher level engagement and the introduction of WTM Trend Fest, a brand-new cultural programme spotlighting immersive global experiences spanning live performances, themed activations and daily presentations. Early indicators suggest record-breaking growth for exhibitor numbers, with destinations, experiences, transport, accommodation and tech solutions number continuing to rise. To elevate the exhibitor experience even further, WTM London will debut its very own TV channel this year, WTM TV, designed to educate, engage and connect audiences. Levelling up its already unparalleled conference programme, WTM London recently revealed a unified theme across all six conference tracks – ‘reimagining travel in a changing world’ – to maintain focus and clarity throughout the entire event. With the show’s expansion of stage and floor capacity, as well as a continued rise in conference session attendance (up by 29% last year), comes the opportunity to introduce new educational and entertainment experiences, including a series of bookable, fee-based masterclasses hosted by experts and exhibitors which will debut this year. With the programme already taking shape, renowned sessions such as the Ministers Summit at WTM, Sustainability Summit, Geo-economics Summit, Marketing Summit, WTM Global Travel Report and ITT Future You Forum, have all been confirmed to return to the stages of WTM London this year. Please book your free …

Qatar Airways will commence three weekly flights to The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia from 21 October 2025. This will be the airline’s 12th destination in the Kingdom. Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said the new route extends the airline’s global network, offering travellers more Middle East destinations through Hamad International Airport. Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano called the initiative a major step towards promoting The Red Sea as a luxury destination. The route will make it easier for visitors to experience the region’s luxury hotels, cultural heritage, and explore tourism initiatives. The Red Sea is known for over 90 pristine islands, ancient landscapes, rugged canyons, and one of the world’s largest coral reefs. Visitors can enjoy wellness, adventure, history, and luxury stays, including Shura Island’s upcoming resorts, golf course, and cultural attractions.

Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Misrata, Libya, marking its third destination in the country after Tripoli and Benghazi. Previously, the national carrier had suspended services to Misrata in January 2015 and now operates three weekly flights using B737-78D aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Currently, the airline serves 62 destinations across Africa, making it a key connector of the continent to global markets. Commenting on the launch, Turkish Airlines SVP Sales (Region II) Mahmut Yayla said, “We are glad to once again fulfil our mission of connecting continents, this time in Misrata, Libya’s third largest city with which we share deep historical ties. We will continue diversifying Africa’s gateways to the world in line with rising travel demand and economic growth.” Travellers booking by 9 September 2025 can fly from Istanbul to Misrata from USD 349 and return from USD 249, with travel valid until 30 November 2025.

Almosafer announced a strategic partnership with Marka, a prominent local event management company specialising in high-impact corporate, cultural, and business events. This collaboration reflects Almosafer’s ongoing commitment to enriching the Kingdom’s growing event and tourism landscape and delivering world-class experiences that resonate with both domestic and international audiences.  

Since April 2023, the platform has processed an average of more than 60,000 applications per month until today, while the number of active users on the Hayya mobile app has reached 2.7 million to date. The Hayya platform, which has recently moved under the umbrella of Qatar Tourism, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing two million successfully processed e-visa applications in the period following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, from 2023 to the date. During that period, more than 1.5 million individual applications have been submitted, highlighting its capacity to handle large volumes efficiently. This achievement reaffirms Hayya’s position as a primary tool for facilitating visitor entry to the State of Qatar and enhancing the overall tourism experience. Continuing to advance its digital services, the Hayya platform is playing a pivotal role in strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading global destination for tourism and businesses by streamlining travel procedures and supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda. Commenting on the milestone, Saeed Al-Kuwari, Director of Hayya, said: “Following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, we enhanced the Hayya system to accommodate and manage multiple types of visas. By implementing the right technologies and aligning them with security requirements, the system has proven highly effective, as reflected in recent statistics. These improvements have greatly supported the tourism sector by streamlining processes and elevating the overall visitor experience.” The Hayya platform has consistently demonstrated its scale and efficiency. During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, it received over 2.4 million applications and recorded a peak of 50,000 applications in a single day, with 49,155 visitor entries processed in just 24 hours. This milestone underscores Qatar’s commitment to advancing its digital infrastructure in …