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Travel & Tourism

Abu Dhabi Airports Announces New Air Seychelles Service Between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi

  • Enhanced air links unlock greater regional and international connectivity through Abu Dhabi
  • Six weekly flights to boost tourism, trade, and travel between the Seychelles and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 26, 2025: Abu Dhabi Airports announced the launch of Air Seychelles’ new passenger flight service connecting Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to Zayed International Airport (AUH). The new route, which operates six times a week, strengthens connectivity between the UAE’s capital and the stunning Seychelles, providing travellers with more opportunities to explore the islands and enjoy seamless travel.

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Longer Holidays, Bucket-List Destinations & a Shift Toward Early Planning Define UAE Travel Trends for Eid Al Adha 2025, Says musafir.com

60% Eid Bookings for Families; Women’s Group Travel Grows 15%

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May 8, 2025; Dubai, UAE — With Eid Al Adha fast approaching, UAE residents are making bold travel plans — and musafir.com , the UAE’s leading travel platform, reveals a sharp surge in demand for longer, experience-driven international holidays. A 40% increase in Eid holiday enquiries compared to 2024 signals not just pent-up wanderlust, but also a growing appetite for premium, curated escapes.

According to musafir.com , European getaways are topping the travel charts this Eid, with Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Latvia, and Budapest drawing strong interest from UAE residents. These destinations, along with Japan, are considered premium, once-in-a-lifetime holidays — ideal for those looking to tick off iconic landmarks, indulge in unique cultural experiences, and enjoy cooler summer temperatures. Given the longer flight times and higher investment, travelers are opting for extended 8–10-day itineraries to fully immerse themselves in these scenic and historical settings, often combining multiple cities in one trip.

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24th Airport Show kicks off in Dubai

24th Airport Show kicks off in Dubai with broad global participation amidst massive airport infrastructure expansion

  • Ahmed bin Saeed: “Dubai’s aviation sector will continue to grow and strengthen our global standing”
  • Regional airports projected to handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040
  • More than 6,000 trade visitors from 30 countries; 140 exhibitors and 150-plus buyers from 70 organisations from 30 countries
  • Show designed to serve the US$1 trillion airport development market in the MEASA region
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Hotels & Hosppitality, Travel & Tourism

CG HOSPITALITY’S ICONIC ‘THE FARM AT SAN BENITO, PHILIPPINES’ JOINS MARRIOTT’S AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, EYES EXPANSION INTO UAE’S WELLNESS TOURISM MARKET

The Farm at San Benito will be the first property in the country under the Autograph Collection brand, following a strategic conversion.

(From Left To Right:) Mr. Rajan Uttamchandani, Director, The Farm at San Benito; Mr. Rahul Chaudhary, Managing Director, CG Corp Global and CG Hospitality Global; Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of CG Corp Global; Mr. Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International; Mr. Peter Gassner, Regional Vice President, Hotel Development, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International

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Airport Show 2025 reveals US$1 trillion expansion projects in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian markets

Airport Show 2025 reveals US$1 trillion expansion projects in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian markets

  • Ahmed bin Saeed: Dubai’s aviation sector will continue soar in line with economic growth
  • Airport leaders and experts will participate in key conferences
  • The Middle East region will handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040
  • Airport Show 2025 to run at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to May 8, 2025
  • MEASA’s largest airport industry B2B platform to draw over 6,000 attendees from 30 countries
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