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    Dubai’s mid-market hotels outperform premium sector in H1 2026 as market adjusts to reduced demand

    Dubai’s mid-market hotels maintained comparatively higher occupancy than those in the premium sector in H1 2026 as regional airspace disruption and heightened geopolitical uncertainty weighed on hotel demand, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.

    Hotels in the Upper Midscale category secured the highest occupancy rates at nearly 66%, while Midscale properties recorded rates of almost 64%. By contrast, Luxury and Upper Upscale hotels and resorts averaged 51% and 52% respectively, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s Dubai Hospitality Sector H1 2026 Market Performance report. More

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    Ten guided summer adventures in Aspen and Snowmass Village

    With experience-led travel on the rise, Aspen and Snowmass Village should be next on your travel list. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, keen to uncover the area’s interesting history, or simply looking for different ways to experience the mountains, these towns offer no shortage of guided adventures throughout the summer months. From whitewater rapids and overnight backcountry hikes to Ice Age discoveries and sunset dinners, here’s ten of the best guided experiences this season. More

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    Beyond the Beach: Four Ways to Experience Southern Thailand with OUTRIGGER Resorts

    A beach vacation can be more than beautiful. It can leave travellers with a deeper understanding of the people, traditions and natural environments that make a destination worth visiting in the first place. That desire is growing: according to Booking.com’s 2025 global research, nearly seven in 10 travelers (69%) want to leave the places they visit better than when they arrived. Across four resorts in Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Phi Phi Island and Phuket, OUTRIGGER brings that intention to life through locally shaped experiences centered on ocean health, cultural connection and the well-being of beach communities. More

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    China Eastern Airlines Selects KAYAK for its First International Metasearch Integration

    China Eastern will now be available for travelers directly via KAYAK.co.uk as they compare flight options, as well as discoverable through Ask AI, KAYAK’s conversational travel planning experience that helps travelers search, compare, and book trips.

    With KAYAK’s reach spanning over 60 countries and territories, the partnership will broaden China Eastern’s visibility and help the airline showcase its global route network, services, and products to travelers abroad. More

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    Travel expert warns holidaymakers over ‘free cabin bag’ confusion this summer

    British holidaymakers are being warned not to assume Europe’s newly announced cabin baggage rules are already in force, as millions prepare to travel during the peak summer holiday period.

    The warning follows widespread coverage of new EU air passenger rights approved in July, including changes relating to hand luggage and greater transparency around baggage costs. More

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    Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel Strengthen Luxury Cruise Portfolio

    Cruise holidays are witnessing growing popularity among Indian travellers, driven by a rising preference for immersive, experience-led vacations that combine multiple destinations and luxury hospitality. Recognizing this growing trend, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have strengthened their luxury cruise holiday portfolio with curated ocean and expedition voyages across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic. More