Newsletter - 12th January 2024

Daily News Updates / 12th January 2024

Destination
Save on holidays and stopovers to Dubai this winter with Emirates Stay or stopover in Dubai of 8 hours or more, and get free entry tickets to the Museum of the Future and Atlantis Aquaventure Emirates has today announced an exciting new offer... READ MORE

Destination
Ras Al Khaimah welcomes record-breaking 1.22 million tourists in 2023 Representing an 8% increase versus 2022 and a significant 24% hike in international arrivals, Ras Al Khaimah’s performance is underpinned by several milestones, from becoming th... READ MORE

Airports
Record breaking December ensures 2023 ends on a high for London Stansted The total number of passengers that passed through the airport in 2023 reached 27.96 million, up a fifth on 2022 – marking the third busiest year ever for London Stansted. Lo... READ MORE

Airports
Passenger numbers at Munich Airport increase by 17 percent to 37 million Five million more passengers than in 2022 The ongoing positive development at Munich Airport is clearly reflected in the traffic figures for 2023. Passenger numbers rose by f... READ MORE

Trends
Global travel and tourism sector deal activity plunges 31.9% in 2023, finds GlobalData Global travel and tourism sector witnessed the announcement of a total of 723 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE), and venture capital (VC))... READ MORE

Aviation
Airbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries in complex operating environment Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022. 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft. Airbus ... READ MORE

Hospitality
IHG expands Premium portfolio in Saudi Arabia with the signing of voco & Suites Jeddah Building on the success of the brand in the region, the 110-key new-build hotel will open its doors in 2024, offering a world-class hospitality experience to guests visiting the c... READ MORE

Hospitality
Radisson Hotel Group sets new record in 2023, adding the largest number of keys to its international portfolio The Group’s flagship Radisson Blu brand continued to be the largest upper upscale brand in Europe for the 12th consecutive year. Radisson Hotel Group wrapped up 20... READ MORE

Aviation
Emirates A380 returns to Vienna The evening flights EK 126 and EK 125 will continue to be operated as usual with a B777-300ER. Emirates is welcoming the new year in Austria with great news: From 21 Febr... READ MORE

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