How Emirates and flydubai Turns Dubai into the Ultimate Destination for Digital-First Travel Experiences
Dubai is accelerating its drive toward a cashless future with a landmark collaboration between Emirates, flydubai, and Dubai Finance (DOF), reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026. The two airlines have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding with DOF in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, further cementing Dubai’s position as a global leader in digital innovation and financial technology. With over 18.7 million visitors in 2024, international tourists represent a key demographic for digital adoption. By targeting cash-reliant travellers, the initiative seeks to create a seamless, secure, and inclusive payment environment across every stage of the visitor journey —…
MHsports: Seamless Travel for Sports Enthusiasts in ASEAN
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Corporate Information Travel (CIT) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at elevating sports tourism across the ASEAN region under MHsports, a product tailored for sports enthusiasts. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the travel ecosystem surrounding sports tourism and major sporting events. By focusing on the ASEAN region, Malaysia Airlines and CIT aim to develop integrated travel solutions that enhance regional sporting experiences and encourage cross-border travel. Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said, “Through our collaboration with CIT via MHsports, Malaysia Airlines is making it easier for sports…
China-Egypt Collaboration Promotes Civilization Dialogue
The Nile River, eternal and majestic, carves its path through endless desert landscapes before surrendering to the Mediterranean in North Egypt. Along its fertile black banks, ancient Egyptian civilization blossomed, a land of awe and mystery where the world’s first scripts were etched, some of the earliest cities rose, and belief in eternity gave shape to temples and tombs. Today, this river of history flows into a new chapter, as China and Egypt join hands to guard the legacies of their ancient civilizations. Together they are breathing new life into weathered stones and faded murals, through joint archaeological digs, relic restorations and cultural exhibitions. In this dialogue across time, two…
Phnom Penh’s Techo International: Cambodia’s New Global Gateway
Phnom Penh recently celebrated a historic milestone with the inauguration of Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI; ICAO: VDTI), the nation’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Cambodian funded and built, with a design inspired by the nation’s cultural and Angkorian heritage, the airport begins operations as a modernised hub for business and tourism. The launch was marked by the arrival of the first commercial flight operated by Air Cambodia, welcomed with a traditional water salute. Within its first month of operations, the airport has opened two new routes and supported Cathay Pacific by temporarily hosting some of its fleet during Typhoon Ragasa. Developed by Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) — a…
Airbnb’s wishlist for Malaysia Budget 2026
Airbnb commends the Malaysian government for its steadfast commitment to long-term economic growth and resilience, which are essential foundations for the development of the tourism industry. These proactive efforts will play a key role in supporting the objectives of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) and the 13th Malaysia Plan, helping to transform the tourism sector into a high-income, sustainable, and globally competitive industry by 2030. As a key player in Malaysia’s tourism economy, Airbnb continues to contribute meaningfully to the tourism economy growth. According to a 2025 Oxford Economics Report commissioned by Airbnb, spending associated with Airbnb contributed RM9.2 billion to Malaysia’s GDP in 2024 alone, equivalent to approximately 5…
