Emirates returns to Wimbledon 2025

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June 30, 2025

LONDON 30 June 2025: Courts are buzzing with the start of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place from 30 June to 13 July at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Emirates returns as the Official Airline Partner of the event, once again serving ‘fly better’ experiences both in the air and on the ground. Kickstarting a bumper summer of sport, Emirates will celebrate the Championships with bespoke Wimbledon-inspired menus onboard flights between Dubai and the UK, branded beverage coasters and headrests across all cabins, and even offer tennis fans the chance to win a holiday to Dubai via its on-ground interactive booth at the event.*

Emirates branding detail as Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) serves against Frances Tiafoe (USA) in the third round of the Gentlemen’s Singles on Centre Court at The Championships 2024. Held at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 5 Friday 05/07/2024. Credit: AELTC/Jonathan Nackstrand.

Serving an ace at 40,000 feet

Emirates’ passengers will be in for a treat at 40,000 feet with specially curated Pimm’s cocktails and strawberry mocktails, and strawberries and cream for dessert served in the A380 Onboard Lounge.

Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers travelling with Emirates between the UK and Dubai from now until 13 July can indulge in a selection of desserts, including cream cheese mousse served with strawberry compote and hazelnut streusel, strawberry tart, strawberry panna cotta, and strawberry cheesecake.

First- and business-class passengers will enjoy special menus onboard, featuring delicious panko-crusted lamb cutlets and tasty desserts, including honey cake with strawberry compote, handcrafted pastries, and lemon strawberry cupcakes, all topped with a Championships logo dessert topper.

First Class passengers will also be gifted Emirates-branded Wimbledon 2025 seasonal towels, produced by Christy, the Official Towel Supplier of The Championships.

Premium travellers can also look forward to refreshing Sipsmith cocktails served in the First Class Lounge in Dubai, along with classic fish and chips and strawberry profiteroles.

On the court action

Tennis fans can follow every serve across Emirates Lounges in Dubai and the UK or stay connected to the action at cruising altitude via Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra on the airline’s award-winning ice entertainment system.

Passengers can also enjoy watching more than 40 sports programmes, including tennis movies such as ‘The Racket,’ ‘Gods of Tennis,’ and Wimbledon’s official film, featuring all the action from 2024.

The ‘Emirates Experience’ stand will return to The Championships grounds, and fans can enjoy interactive experiences and exclusive giveaways, including a chance to win a getaway to Dubai with Emirates Holidays. * Young tennis supporters can also explore Emirates-branded tennis courts and take part in the Emirates Cup to earn free items in Wimbleworld on Roblox.

Emirates’ sponsorships in the UK

Emirates is the Official Airline and Premier Partner of the ATP Tour. The airline’s tennis portfolio includes the highest-profile events in the world, including all four Grand Slams, as well as 60 other tournaments throughout the year.

Earlier this year, Emirates and The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a multi-million-UKP investment to launch ‘Championing Nature’ – a new programme aimed at creating a positive, lasting impact in urban communities through greater connections and engagement with nature.

Emirates currently serves the UK with 133 weekly flights, including six times daily A380 to London Heathrow; three times daily A380 service to Gatwick; twice daily service to Stansted; three times daily A380 service to Manchester; twice daily service to Birmingham (including a daily A380 service); daily service to Newcastle; daily A380 service to Glasgow; and a daily A350 service to Edinburgh.

The airline’s extensive network of over 140 destinations provides customers with access to onward connections to Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

*Terms and conditions apply. For more information on the airline and to book a flight visit www.emirates.com

GHA declares positive Q1 performance

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June 30, 2025

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 30 June 2025: With a surge in Asian outbound travel, the sustained strength of the US market, and a solid Q1 2025 performance for GHA brands, tourism has been on an upward trajectory for Global Hotel Alliance members, a worldwide alliance of independent hotel brands.

The alliance’s annual CEO summit, convened last week in Brussels, brought together leaders from across its portfolio of more than 45 hotel brands to explore the evolving landscape of global travel — and the outlook was unanimously optimistic.

From left to right: Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance, moderated the panel discussion, “Navigating the Future of Travel”, which included key insights from Simon Naudi, Managing Director & Group CEO of Corinthia Group; Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO of Kempinski Hotels; Choe Peng Sum, CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group; and Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor Hotels.

Hosted at the new Corinthia Hotel Brussels, the event welcomed over 30 CEOs and senior representatives from GHA hotel brands worldwide.

“We are operating in a volatile global environment, but as an industry, we have learned to adapt and stay agile in response to these fluctuations, and therefore remain optimistic,” said Global Hotel Alliance CEO Chris Hartley. “Travel demand is rising, particularly in the luxury and upscale segments where we specialise, and the strength of our alliance — driven by our loyalty platform, GHA Discovery — positions our brands to capitalise on this momentum, particularly as many emerging growth markets are yet to reach their full potential.”

Hartley moderated the event’s headline panel discussion, ‘Navigating the Future of Travel’, which included key insights from Corinthia Group Managing Director & Group CEO Simon Naudi; Kempinski Hotels Group CEO Barbara Muckermann; Minor Hotels Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier; and Pan Pacific Hotels Group CEO Choe Peng Sum.

Hartley’s tourism landscape snapshot cited UN Tourism data that revealed more than 300 million tourists travelled globally in Q1 2025, up 5% from Q1 2024 and 3% ahead of pre-pandemic levels. The robust performance came despite the sector facing a range of geopolitical and trade tensions, as well as high inflation in the travel and tourism services sector.

Europe, long a bellwether for global travel trends, welcomed 125 million international arrivals from January to March, a 2% rise over 2024, led by markets like Spain, which posted 9% growth, while Turkey (+7%), Greece, Italy and Portugal (all +4%) also saw healthy Q1 2025 growth, while France reported a 6% increase for the period, according to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism.

Strong performance in Europe

The 363 properties operated by 17 GHA hotel brands in Europe delivered USD1.1 billion in revenue from GHA Discovery loyalty members in 2024. European members were among the most active, spending USD733 million on the continent and USD417 million further afield.

Across the board, the US market was cited as the top international source of guests. All four CEOs confirmed that US travellers were the single largest contributor to their hotel revenues.

“One-third of our customers are from the US, and this will remain a key market for us going forward,” revealed Naudi. “But we’re also focused on new markets in Asia. India and China have huge outbound potential, and we’re seeing more affluent travellers from these markets coming to Europe.”

Asia is rising, led by China and India

Q1 2025 data from UN Tourism showed a 12% year-on-year increase in international arrivals to Asia and the Pacific, the fastest of any region. Panellists agreed that the burgeoning middle classes in China and India with an appetite for “experiences and exploration”, represent an enormous opportunity.

“The China and India outbound markets are exploding,” said Pan Pacific’s Choe Peng Sum. “Unless you know how to tap into those markets, particularly the FIT sector, you’ll miss out. That’s where the alliance can help. We can pivot, we can be nimble – and that’s key.”

Minor Hotels Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier added: “GHA Discovery offers simplicity, choice, and value; guests can choose from 850 unique hotels around the world and earn Discovery Dollars (D$) instead of complicated points, and that keeps them in the ecosystem, spending and staying with the growing number of hotels in the loyalty programme.”

Expansion in key global markets

All four CEOs shared significant expansion plans. Corinthia recently opened hotels in New York, Bucharest and Brussels, with Rome to follow later this year. Kempinski remains the leading luxury brand in Germany, with a history and heritage that resonates with clients in the US, the Middle East and the UK in particular. Minor Hotels, already Europe’s largest operator in Spain, is adding 30 hotels across the region, while Pan Pacific is using its high-performing London flagship as a launchpad for further European growth.

Muckermann noted that while global headwinds exist, the outlook is positive: “Whenever there’s uncertainty, there are opportunities. We are not seeing a slowdown in travel; in fact, we believe the next five years will be exceptionally strong for our industry. China is a sleeping giant, and it’s waking up.”

Outlook for 2025 and beyond

All indicators point to sustained travel growth, with UN Tourism sticking to its January projection of 3% to 5% growth in international arrivals for 2025, noted Hartley.

GHA is aligned – having posted record results in 2024 with USD2.7 billion in hotel stay revenue, this upward trajectory continues in 2025 with Q1 revenue up 15% to USD746 million. Meanwhile, Minor Hotels has reported a record Q1 in 2025, revealed Rajakarier.

The alliance also continues to grow its portfolio. With new brands like Cinnamon Hotels (Sri Lanka), Sunway (Malaysia) and Rotana joining in 2025, GHA is fast approaching the 1,000-property milestone.

Air Canada links up with Deutsche Bahn

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June 30, 2025

MONTREAL, Canada, 30 June 2025: Air Canada has extended its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn.

This agreement enables a seamless, intermodal itinerary booked in one reservation with Air Canada’s five daily flights to Frankfurt Airport. The codeshare expansion enhances Air Canada’s international rail and bus intermodal network, which includes intermodal interlining partnerships in seven European countries and South Korea.

“Air Canada is very pleased to expand its rail offer in Germany with codeshare on Lufthansa Express Rail, operated by Deutsche Bahn, the Star Alliance’s first intermodal partner. Our intermodal connections offer customers more travel options, making it easier for them to reach their final destinations.

“By elevating our partnership to a codeshare, we enhance the travel experience for our customers, enabling them to book through Air Canada for both air and rail travel. Among its many benefits, this makes check-in and connecting seamless, and includes a transfer guarantee, ensuring customer support and rebooking assistance in the event of travel disruptions,” said Air Canada’s Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President Cargo, Mark Galardo.

Customers can book their combined air and rail journey in Germany directly through the Air Canada website or via their travel agent. Customers arriving at or departing from Frankfurt airport will be able to connect to Lufthansa Express Rail services to up to 24 stations as part of their flight itinerary. Frankfurt is a major destination for Air Canada, which will operate up to five times daily to the city in 2025. The agreement complements Air Canada’s existing intermodal interlining partnership with Lufthansa Express Rail, as well as the Deutsche Bahn Rail & Fly product.

Princess gains wine accolades

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June 30, 2025

SINGAPORE, 30 June 2025: Princess Cruises is once again raising a glass to excellence, as all 16 ships in its fleet have earned the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in the publication’s 2025 Restaurant Awards.

Now a two-time winner, 15 Princess main dining rooms were recognised, alongside the Sanctuary Collection restaurant on Sun Princess, more than any other cruise line.

Presented annually by Wine Spectator magazine, the Awards of Excellence spotlight restaurants — including those on cruise lines — that offer thoughtfully curated wine selections paired with quality cuisine. This year’s winners include just over 2,000 establishments worldwide, with Princess Cruises standing out as the only cruise line to receive 16 awards across its fleet.

Princess Cruises’ wine programme features more than 250 labels from top wine regions, including France, Italy, Argentina, and New Zealand, as well as emerging producers that harvest biodynamic, organic, vegan, and sustainable wines. The programme also includes a dedicated section celebrating women winemakers. The lists are designed to appeal to a range of palates—from casual sippers to serious connoisseurs—and include detailed descriptions to help guests easily navigate options by flavour profile and style.

Additionally, Princess’ Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection offers guests exclusive, expertly curated wines and spirits crafted by globally recognised personalities. Celebrity wines include Taraji P. Henson’s beloved Moscato, Seven Daughters; Melorosa Sauvignon Blanc and Red Blend by Jason Aldean; Love Prosecco by Romero Britto; and Kylie Minogue’s No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé.

The complete list of Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Award winners appears in the magazine’s August issue and online at winespectator.com.

PATA honours partnerships in Thailand

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June 30, 2025

BANGKOK, 30 June 2025: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the PATA Thailand Chapter and Centara Grand at CentralWorld, co-organised a special gathering to honour two valued partners: Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, who recently concluded his tenure as President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), and Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, the newly appointed Director General of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA).

PATA Chair Peter Semone said the event honoured two of PATA’s dearest friends, both of whom have dedicated many years to collaborating with the association.

L/R: Robert Maurer-Loeffler, Vice President Operations & General Manager, Centara Hotels & Resorts; Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT); Supawan Teerarat, President, National Food Institute; Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Director General, Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA); Ben Montgomery, Corporate Ambassador, Centara Hotels & Resorts; Executive Board Member, PATA, and Chairperson, PATA Thailand Chapter; Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, Former President, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); and Peter Semone, Chair, PATA.

“While we bid farewell to Chiruit, our appreciation for his leadership and support extends well beyond his tenure at TCEB. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for him. At the same time, we extend our warmest congratulations to Siripakorn on his well-earned appointment and look forward to continuing our close collaboration with him and DASTA in the years ahead.”

As President of TCEB, Chiruit played a pivotal role in positioning Thailand as a leading MICE destination. Under his leadership, TCEB actively collaborated with PATA in co-organising events such as the PATA Travel Mart and PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

Siripakorn was previously the Deputy Governor for International Marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, covering Europe, America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Also attending the event were TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and the National Food Institute President Supawan Teerarat.

AirAsa introduces flights to Darwin

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June 30, 2025

DARWIN, 30 June 2025: AirAsia Malaysia (AK) launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur–Darwin route on Friday, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to boosting tourism in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Flight AK612 departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) at 0555 on 27 June 2025 and arrived at Darwin International Airport at 1235 pm (local time) on the same day.

(Third from Left): Melanie Cobbin, Head of Operations of Airport Development Group; Siti Hadijah Arifin, Deputy Director of International Promotion (America/Europe/Oceania) of Tourism Malaysia; Robyn Cahill, Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations; Dato Captain Fareh Mazputra CEO of AirAsia Malaysia and Allan Woo, Head of Aviation Development of Airport Development Group at the inauguration event in Darwin for AirAsia Malaysia maiden flight into Darwin, Australia.

The maiden return flight departed from Darwin at 1310 (local time) and arrived in Kuala Lumpur at 1650.

Flights are scheduled to depart from KLIA to Darwin four times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using an A320neo for the five-hour, 10-minute flight.

The launch of this new route, along with the new service between Bali and Adelaide (introduced on 26 June 2025 and operated by AirAsia Indonesia), marks a significant milestone for AirAsia and its strong ties with Australia.

These new services underscore the group’s ongoing commitment to expanding its network, enhancing regional connectivity, and offering more travel options for leisure, tourism, and trade.

Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations, Robyn Cahill, joined AirAsia on its maiden flight to Darwin and commented: “The Territory’s aviation sector continues to go from strength to strength with this new route providing a boost to tourism, growing business and trade and connecting Territorians with a new international flight option.

“We are thrilled to partner with AirAsia and the Airport Development Group to expand AirAsia Group’s network into the Northern Territory and provide greater choice, connectivity and competition for travellers. More flights will make it easier for people to visit and do business in the Territory. Having just returned from Kuala Lumpur, I can attest to the beauty of the destination. I encourage Territorians who are heading to Malaysia to take advantage of this fantastic service with direct and affordable flights into Kuala Lumpur 4 days a week.”

AirAsia Malaysia CEO Dato Captain Fareh Mazputra said: “Darwin now becomes part of AirAsia Malaysia’s expanding network in Australia, further boosting the airline’s strong and growing presence in the region. We are confident this new service will be well received, not only offering the only direct and affordable connectivity between Darwin and Kuala Lumpur but also as a gateway to our vast network of over 130 destinations across Asia and beyond at great value.

“Our seamless Fly-Thru connecting services to Aussies’ favourites such as Vietnam, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Japan, China and beyond continue to be extremely popular with the Australian market.

“For adventure-seeking travellers, the Top End of Australia becomes an existing and affordable new destination. We also look forward to welcoming guests from Darwin to discover Malaysia or Fly-Thru to destinations to visit the rest of Southeast, as well as North and Central Asia.”

Tourism Malaysia Director-General Datuk Manoharan Periasamy added: “We laud the new Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route for enhancing connectivity with Australia, which has consistently been one of our top visitor-generating markets. This connection is crucial, as Malaysia and Australia share a deep and longstanding friendship, and tourism is a key pillar that brings our communities closer together. As we celebrate 70 years of Australia’s diplomatic presence in Malaysia in 2025 and gear up for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), we look forward to welcoming more Australian travellers to experience our cultural diversity and commitment to sustainable tourism.

In 2024, Malaysia recorded 447,785 visitor arrivals from Australia, an 11.7% increase from 2023 and 6.3% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels.”

AirAsia Malaysia will operate four weekly flights on the Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route, offering more than 1,488 seats weekly with fares starting from MYR319* all-in one way for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin while fares for its return flights from Darwin to Kuala Lumpur start at AUD219* all-in one way. The promotional fares are available for immediate booking until 6 July 2025 for travel until 27 March 2026 on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app.

*All-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. T&C apply.

HK resumes seasonal flights to Miyako

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June 30, 2025

HONG KONG, 30 June 2025: HK Express Airways (HK Express) resumed its seasonal Hong Kong-Miyako (Shimojishima) route on Friday, 27 June, with four weekly flights from its home base in Hong Kong to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Okinawa.

Flights depart Hong Kong on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday using an A320neo aircraft configured with 188 seats. Flight time is two hours and 15 minutes for the direct service.

*The HK Express management team celebrated the resumption of flights to Miyako (Shimojishima), Japan, last Friday, by distributing gifts to passengers at Hong Kong International Airport.*

HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao commented on the resumption of seasonal flights: “As Hong Kong’s only low-cost carrier, we are committed to providing affordable fares and offering a wide range of value-added services.

“With the resumption of our seasonal flights to Shimojishima, HK Express is now the only Hong Kong-based airline covering all three major airports in Okinawa — Naha, Ishigaki and Shimojishima airports — offering nearly 190 weekly round-trip flights to Japan, giving travellers more flexibility in planning their journeys. As a member of the Cathay Group, HK Express leverages the group’s global route network to connect Japan’s unique, lesser-known destinations with the world, offering travellers exceptional in-depth Japanese experiences.”

Miyako (Shimojishima) is part of the Miyako Islands, connected by land to Irabu Island and Miyako Island. As the largest island in the archipelago, Miyako Island boasts stunning beach landscapes. Yonaha Maehama Beach is famous for its expansive white sands. The shallow waters of Aragusuku Beach are filled with subtropical fish, while the unique, hidden coves and natural rock arches of Sunayama Beach are favourites among photography enthusiasts. Beyond its natural beauty, Miyako’s cuisine is equally unforgettable, from tender and juicy Miyako beef to authentic Miyako soba and sweet, seasonal mangoes in the summer, all guaranteed to provide travellers with memorable culinary experiences.

Emirates marks 35-year milestone in Singapore

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June 29, 2025

SINGAPORE, 29 June 2025: Emirates celebrates 35 years of operations in Singapore, marking over three decades of connecting travellers between the Lion City and the world through its hub in Dubai.

Since commencing operations in June 1990, Emirates has carried over 10 million passengers on more than 65,000 flights between Singapore and Dubai.

Throughout the years, Emirates has become a preferred choice for travellers heading from Singapore to Dubai and beyond. The most popular outbound destinations in the last year ending March 2025 include London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Paris, Manchester, Rome, Amsterdam, Jeddah, Madrid, Istanbul, Frankfurt, and Munich.

Emirates currently operates four daily flights between Singapore and Dubai with a mix of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, as well as a non-stop daily service connecting Singapore with Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Emirates’ Country Manager for Singapore & Brunei, Rashed Alfajeer, said: “We’ve come a long way in our Singapore operations, from carrying just over 12,000 passengers on a daily flight between Singapore and Dubai in 1990, to connecting over 800,000 travellers between the two gateways on four daily services in the last financial year. The past 35 years have been marked by remarkable growth for Emirates, further supported by strong and reliable partnerships we’ve established with local entities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to serving the Singaporean market with our best-in-class products and world-class service, while exploring innovative solutions to provide industry-leading customer-centric experiences.”

In June 2023, Emirates launched its Premium Economy cabin on the Singapore-Dubai route, making Singapore the first market in Southeast Asia to receive this iconic and highly appreciated product. Offering more space, comfort, and premium touches, Emirates’ Premium Economy has become a standout choice for passengers seeking an elevated travel experience.

To date, Emirates has welcomed over 87,000 passengers in this cabin class from Singapore. The industry recognition speaks volumes, too, with Emirates’ Premium Economy having won ‘Best Premium Economy Class’ at the 2024 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards and ‘Best Premium Economy Class Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

In May 2024, Emirates resumed its daily Phnom Penh service via Singapore, linking the two trade and leisure centres in the region with a conveniently timed schedule. Over the past year, the service has connected nearly 66,000 passengers between the two gateways, with over 60% of them having started their journey in Singapore.

In June 2024, Emirates powered flights departing Changi Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its fuel agreement with Neste, marking its inaugural SAF investment in Asia. Approximately 3.3 million litres of blended SAF — which reduces lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel—was integrated and used over a few weeks.

Reinforcing its long-term commitment to Singapore, Emirates also opened its first Emirates World retail store in Singapore on 6 May 2025. Strategically located at Odeon 333, just across from the iconic Raffles Hotel, the new store offers personalised travel planning and expert advice from dedicated consultants. The space is designed to be experiential and immersive, featuring interactive installations and the airline’s First-Class Suite on display.

To mark Emirates’ 35th anniversary in Singapore, the airline is offering special fares on bookings made until 30 June 2025, for travel through 30 November 2025.

Airfares (Return from Singapore – SGD)

Tickets can be purchased on https://www.emirates.com/sg/english/, Emirates sales offices or contact centre, via travel agents or online travel agents, or at Emirates’ retail store in Singapore located at Odeon 333.

Emirates flags busy days through 30 July

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June 27, 2025

DUBAI, UAE, 27 June 2025: It’s summer holiday time, and Emirates is gearing up for a busy week of departures from T3, Dubai International. More than 30,000 customers departed DXB on 26 June, and passenger departures are expected to remain at a similar level until 30 June.

Plan ahead for a seamless travel experience

Emirates customers should plan for extra traffic on the roads approaching the airport, busier carparks, more people at the airport going through Immigration, and the time it may take to travel between Concourses and reach Boarding Gates.

In peak travel times, arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure
Ensure you pass through immigration: 1.5 hours before departure
Ensure you reach your correct boarding gate: 1 hour before departure

Download the Emirates App to check in online

Download the Emirates app for flight details at your fingertips. Book and change flights, download a digital boarding pass for most destinations, get notifications about your flight, check what meals will be served, pre-order your hot meal in Business Class, book a chauffeur drive service and even pre-select and plan movies to watch via ice inflight entertainment. Customers can also check in on Emirates.com. Online check-in and app check-in are both open 48 hours ahead of flight departure time.

Drop luggage off at the airport the day before

Emirates customers can drop off luggage at the airport the night before travel at no charge. Passengers who are departing from Dubai can check-in early and drop off their bags 24 hours before departure, or 12 hours before departure if flying to the US. Then, closer to departure time, customers can proceed directly to the immigration area in the airport.

Check in at the Emirates City Check In & Travel Store

Save time at airport and check in at the Emirates City Check‑in and Travel Store in ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) instead. Conveniently located in the heart of the business district, Emirates customers can check in and drop off luggage as early as 24 hours before a flight and up to 4 hours before a flight. Customers can check in anytime from 8:00am to 10:00pm daily, beginning their travel experience with seamless service via self-check-in kiosks, at dedicated desks with Emirates agents or via the world’s first robot check-in agent- Sara.

Close Up Of Male Passenger In Airport Looking At Digital Boarding Pass On Smart Phone

Check in from your own home

Emirates customers can also opt to check in at home in Dubai and Sharjah. Agents complete the check-in process at the customer’s home, hotel, or office, and take the bags onto the flight so that they can arrive a later time with hand luggage. The service must be booked at least 24 hours prior to the flight. The Home Check-In service is complimentary for First Class passengers and Platinum Skywards members.

Utilise transport options at the airport

When moving between Concourse A and Concourse B, Emirates customers can use the complimentary train in Terminal 3. Emirates also offers a shuttle bus service between Concourse A and Concourse C, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The bus departs every 20 minutes, and the average travel time is also 20 minutes. The Pickup and Drop-off points are at clearly marked connection desks – the Arrival Level adjacent to the Central Connection Desk in Concourse A, and Connection Desk E – Duty Free Level in Concourse C. First Class customers can also use dedicated Emirates buggies available on request throughout the airport, while Dubai Airport Buggies (also called Dubai Taxi) are available for all types of customers free of charge, with priority extended to the elderly, families with children and People of Determination.

Make sure your baggage meets the requirements

Emirates requests that customers be vigilant while packing bags and follow the restricted items procedures. Customers should take note of rules such as power banks are allowed in hand baggage but not allowed in checked baggage. Smart bags are allowed in the cabin if the battery is removable and within the cabin baggage size and weight limits. The battery can remain installed as long as the smart bag is completely powered off. E-cigarettes, including e-cigars, e-pipes, Electric Portable Incense (Perfume) Burner or other personal vaporisers containing batteries, must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation and are only allowed as carry-on luggage.

Support for People of Determination

People of Determination can access dedicated support from trained Emirates and airport staff. This includes a pre-planning guide for Dubai International Airport (DXB), 2 hours complimentary parking at the airport and access to a dedicated priority lane for check-in, passport control, security and priority boarding if required. Customers can check the Accessible Travel page on Emirates.com for information and contact their Emirates local office with queries.

Royal Cliff joins Pattaya Night Run 2025

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June 27, 2025

PATTAYA, Thailand, 27 June 2027: The streets of Pattaya came alive as the Pattaya Night Run 2025 welcomed runners from across Thailand and abroad

The event unfolded on 21 June, attracting impressive participation from residents and tourists and included members of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group’s management team, led by CEO Vitanart Vathanakul.

Vitanart Vathanakul, CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group, together with Punyaporn Poonpipat, renowned Thai actress, and Poramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, united in their shared vision to promote Pattaya as a leading sports tourism destination.

The Pattaya Night Run not only promotes physical well-being but also serves as a dynamic platform to boost tourism by attracting visitors from various regions and countries. This aligns with Pattaya’s growing profile as a leading sports tourism destination.

Royal Cliff Hotels Group has a long track record of supporting and hosting major sports events at the popular beach town. From annual sports tournaments to backing city-wide community activities such as the night run, the group continues to demonstrate its dedication to promoting an active lifestyle and enhancing Pattaya’s reputation as a hub for sports and wellness tourism.

Pattaya City has also done an outstanding job in creating opportunities like this, further energising the city’s image and fostering a vibrant environment where both locals and visitors can enjoy memorable experiences through sports and community engagement.

Perched atop a 64-acre private estate with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Thailand, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group is home to four award-winning hotels that continue to captivate the hearts of travellers from around the world. At the centre of its wellness and sports offering is the Fitz Club – Racquets, Health & Fitness, an elite sports centre renowned for hosting both professional and recreational athletes with a distinguished history of organising prestigious sporting events, including Junior and Senior Tennis tournaments, Squash championships, and Table Tennis competitions. Fitz Club has firmly established itself as a leader in the sports community. Its facilities continue to evolve with the addition of a brand-new pickleball court and the latest advancements in sauna and steam room technology, ensuring an even more dynamic and revitalising experience for all guests.

For more information on the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and Fitz Club, please visit www.royalcliff.com and www.facebook.com/fitzclub

Emirates returns to Wimbledon 2025

GHA declares positive Q1 performance

Air Canada links up with Deutsche Bahn

Princess gains wine accolades

PATA honours partnerships in Thailand

AirAsa introduces flights to Darwin

HK resumes seasonal flights to Miyako

Emirates marks 35-year milestone in Singapore

Emirates flags busy days through 30 July

Royal Cliff joins Pattaya Night Run 2025

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