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    Riyadh Air and Huawei Sign an MoU to Advance Digital Capabilities for a New Future of Air Travel

    Riyadh Air and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which brings together the former’s global growth vision and the latter’s technological expertise to elevate how guests discover, book and experience travel with the Kingdom’s new national carrier.

    The partners have already explored new opportunities in smart aviation and digital innovation, and this MoU marks the next significant step in the airline’s ambition to become one of the world’s most digitally advanced carriers. More

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    British Airways Holidays unveils the travel trends set to shape 2026

    Wellness culture continues to impact in 2026, with three trends leaning into this overarching movement. Time loses all meaning, with almost 1 in 5 UK travellers ignoring the clock entirely on holiday, choosing to eat, sleep and explore whenever they choose. Meanwhile body-positivity goes global, with 31% of UK adults reporting that body-positive experiences are more socially acceptable now than a decade ago.¹ More

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    Rare and limited Emirates Skywards Platinum memberships to be auctioned

    The Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction are partnering for an exclusive online auction to offer special Emirates Skywards membership numbers that come with Platinum tier status benefits valid for up to 20 years. Running from 17 December 2025 until 17 January 2026, bids can be made for special membership numbers with Platinum tier status benefits. The auction will be open to bidders worldwide. More

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    Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing

    Emirates has announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, starting from 1 February 2026. *

    Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in 1-2-1 layout for the first time. More

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    Peru – The Pinnacle of Holistic Luxury, Where Ancient Rituals Meet Modern Wellness

    With the opening of Fever’s Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City in west London and Manchester, intrepid adventurers can find themselves in the awe-inspiring mountain citadel on their doorstep. This free-roam virtual reality adventure was built in collaboration with historians and 3D specialists to ensure that travellers are treated to a historically accurate feast for their eyes. The rising interest in visiting ethereal places, titled ‘Mystic Outlands’, has been declared the biggest travel trend for 2026 by Pinterest, with Millennials and Boomers seeking out mystical destinations like ruins shrouded in mists. Travellers looking to experience this remarkable site and trend in person can expect a sensory experience that provides holistic nourishment for the mind, body, and soul, positioning Peru as a destination tapped into the increasing demands of wellness tourism. More

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    VIRGIN ATLANTIC UNVEILS MAJOR INCENTIVE TO REWARD TRAVEL TRADE PARTNERS

    Virgin Atlantic is taking its commitment to the travel trade to new heights, giving one lucky travel agent the chance to win unlimited flights across the airline’s global network for an entire year.

    Unveiled at the inaugural AIRmazing awards on 10th December, the incentive will run from 6th January to 2nd March 2026. Timed to reward and energise agents during a key trading period, the prize recognises the dedication and expertise of Virgin Atlantic’s invaluable travel trade partners. More

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    United Airlines winter holiday travel forecast and festive facts

    UK Travel: 
    United’s passenger bookings from London to the U.S. increased by 9% and from Edinburgh to the U.S. by 73% during the winter holiday travel season (December 18 – January 6) compared to last year. 
    United increased service between London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare from twice daily to three-times daily flights during the winter period. More

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    FITUR 2026 to confirm the strength and potential of the UK tourism market

    FITUR 2026, the International Tourism Trade Fair, running from 21 to 25 January at IFEMA MADRID, will highlight the vitality of the UK tourism market and the close relationship it maintains with Spain, a destination to which British travellers give one of the highest ratings in Europe.

    In 2024, 18.4 million British tourists visited Spain, accounting for 19.6% of the total. By September 2025, arrivals were expected to reach 15.3 million, up 4% year-on-year, with spending projected at €19 billion, according to the Secretary of State for Tourism. More