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Global Travel Meet 2025: Malaysia Hosts International Tourism Business Event, Driving Forward Visit Malaysia 2026

Global Travel Meet 2025: Malaysia Hosts International Tourism Business Event, Driving Forward Visit Malaysia 2026

Tourism Malaysia is hosting the Global Tourism Meet 2025, an international tourism business event set to become a pivotal gathering. The event will connect 600 international buyers and 100 media representatives from around the globe with 400 Malaysian sellers representing hotelie

Island Chief AdminOctober 1, 20252 min read
Sri Lanka Tourism Announces the 9th Edition of SATA Happening from 19th - 20th September at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Tourism Announces the 9th Edition of SATA Happening from 19th - 20th September at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Tourism has announced that the 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) will take place on 19th and 20th September 2025 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. The announcement was made during a press conference held on 22nd August 2025 at Sri Lanka Tourism, wi

Island Chief AdminAugust 22, 20251 min read
Emirates Group Launches Massive Talent Drive to Power its Next Era of Innovation and Expansion

Emirates Group Launches Massive Talent Drive to Power its Next Era of Innovation and Expansion

The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity of 58 Airbus

Island Chief AdminJuly 23, 20252 min read
Emirates Recognised as 2025’s Most Recommended Global Brand by YouGov

Emirates Recognised as 2025’s Most Recommended Global Brand by YouGov

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has topped the rankings as YouGov’s Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to the airline’s longstanding ‘Fly Better’ promise. Emirates is the only airline to be featured on the global top 10 list. The YouGov Most

Island Chief AdminJuly 14, 20252 min read
9th Edition of SATA to Be Held in Colombo this September 2025

9th Edition of SATA to Be Held in Colombo this September 2025

The 9th edition of the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 19th to 20th September 2025. Over the years, SATA has been hosted in destinations across South Asia, including Mount Lavinia, Galle City, Bengaluru, Mumbai,

Island Chief AdminJuly 4, 20251 min read
Emirates Boosts Services to Barcelona with a Third Daily Flight

Emirates Boosts Services to Barcelona with a Third Daily Flight

Emirates has announced it will ramp up operations to Barcelona with the addition of a third daily flight starting from 26 October 2025. The added service will meet market demand and offer customers greater connectivity to/from the coastal city as well as access to popular destina

Island Chief AdminJune 22, 20251 min read
Seven Tides Appoints Minor Hotels to Manage DUKES The Palm

Seven Tides Appoints Minor Hotels to Manage DUKES The Palm

Luxury residential and hospitality developer Seven Tides has signed a strategic hotel management agreement with Minor Hotels as the new operator of its five-star DUKES The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, which is located on the west trunk of Palm Jumeirah, effective from 1st August

Island Chief AdminMay 27, 20252 min read
Emirates Group achieves record profit of AED 22.7 bn (US$ 6.2 bn) in 2024-25

Emirates Group achieves record profit of AED 22.7 bn (US$ 6.2 bn) in 2024-25

The Emirates Group today released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, with Emirates

Island Chief AdminMay 19, 202517 min read
SATA 2025 Evaluations Commence in Kathmandu

SATA 2025 Evaluations Commence in Kathmandu

Following successful evaluation rounds in Sri Lanka (Colombo) and India (Bengaluru and New Delhi), the evaluations for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 have now commenced in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Nominees from Nepal will be evaluated until May 23, after which

Island Chief AdminMay 18, 20251 min read
The Busiest Year for Baggage: Emirates’ Baggage Handling Success Goes from Strength to Strength

The Busiest Year for Baggage: Emirates’ Baggage Handling Success Goes from Strength to Strength

With global travel at an all-time high, Emirates has confirmed its busiest year for baggage handling yet. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates has handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations. These figu

Island Chief AdminMay 14, 20254 min read
Emirates Deepens Presence in South Africa and Adds Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg

Emirates Deepens Presence in South Africa and Adds Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg

Dubai, UAE, 23 September, 2024 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is bringing even more choice, connectivity and premium travel options to Johannesburg, by adding a fourth daily flight on the in-demand route. This follows the recent announcement of the second

Island Chief AdminSeptember 23, 20244 min read
Emirates Unveils A380 Livery Highlighting the Airline Foundation’s Work to Improve the Lives of Children

Emirates Unveils A380 Livery Highlighting the Airline Foundation’s Work to Improve the Lives of Children

Emirates has rolled out a new A380 livery dedicated to raising awareness around the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian work, which has transformed the lives of thousands of children around the world. The A380 livery’s design is inspired by the playful elements of the Emir

Island Chief AdminSeptember 3, 20245 min read
Emirates Joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform, Becomes First Airline to Integrate Flight Data for Real-time Accuracy

Emirates Joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform, Becomes First Airline to Integrate Flight Data for Real-time Accuracy

Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. It will also be the first airline to integrate the IATA platform within the latest version of Lido mPilot, the mobile navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems. Bringing these pla

Island Chief AdminJune 1, 20243 min read
Fly Emirates to Dubai this Summer and Unlock Exclusive Offers Including Access to the City’s Most Exciting Experiences

Fly Emirates to Dubai this Summer and Unlock Exclusive Offers Including Access to the City’s Most Exciting Experiences

Emirates has launched great offers for holidaymakers travelling to Dubai this summer. With a return ticket, all Emirates customers can enjoy complimentary access to some of the city’s top attractions, ensuring an exciting summer without breaking the bank. Moreover, Emirates passe

Island Chief AdminMay 21, 20244 min read
Emirates Signs MoUs with Tourism Boards of Malaysia and Turkey, and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce

Emirates Signs MoUs with Tourism Boards of Malaysia and Turkey, and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce

Emirates has signed a number of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Tourism Malaysia, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. These agreements demonstrate the airline’s comm

Island Chief AdminMay 6, 20243 min read
Air Seychelles and SriLankan Airlines Announce Codeshare Partnership

Air Seychelles and SriLankan Airlines Announce Codeshare Partnership

Air Seychelles, the Republic of Seychelles’ national airline and Sri Lankan Airlines, the flag carrier of Sri Lanka, have announced a new code-sharing partnership, expanding the number of destinations accessible to customers from the paradise islands flying between Mahe and Colom

Island Chief AdminApril 19, 20242 min read
Emirates Awarded Certified Autism Center Designation for All Check-In Facilities in Dubai

Emirates Awarded Certified Autism Center Designation for All Check-In Facilities in Dubai

Furthering Dubai's commitment to accessible travel and in time for World Autism Awareness Day on April 2; Emirates has achieved a Certified Autism Center™ Designation for all of its Dubai Check In facilities - Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store in DIFC, Emirates Cruise Check I

Island Chief AdminApril 2, 20243 min read
SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air Announce New Codeshare Partnership

SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air Announce New Codeshare Partnership

SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially activated a new codeshare partnership effective March 15, 2024, presenting enhanced travel options and connections for customers of both airlines traveling between Colombo and Seoul. Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of Sri

Island Chief AdminMarch 13, 20242 min read
Fish People: A Dive into Sustainable Watersports Apparel

Fish People: A Dive into Sustainable Watersports Apparel

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of consumer concerns, European brand: Fish People emerges as a beacon of sustainability in the watersports apparel industry. This women-made brand has redefined the standards of eco-friendly fashion with a commitment

Island Chief AdminMarch 8, 20243 min read
Emirates Set for Strong return to ITB Berlin 2024

Emirates Set for Strong return to ITB Berlin 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will return to ITB Berlin from 5 until 7 March in a major way, showcasing its latest signature products and reaffirming the airline’s longstanding commitment to Europe’s leading travel and trade show. Emirates is gearing up for

Island Chief AdminFebruary 27, 20243 min read
Emirates Flight Catering Acquires Bustanica, the World’s Largest Indoor Vertical Farm

Emirates Flight Catering Acquires Bustanica, the World’s Largest Indoor Vertical Farm

Emirates Flight Catering, one of the world’s largest catering operations, has fully acquired Emirates Bustanica, formerly called Emirates Crop One, and its consumer brand Bustanica, the world's largest indoor vertical farm. This strategic move establishes Emirates Bustanica as a

Island Chief AdminFebruary 19, 20241 min read
Emirates Joins UK Low Carbon Investment Initiative, The Solent Cluster

Emirates Joins UK Low Carbon Investment Initiative, The Solent Cluster

Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport, and households in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector colla

Island Chief AdminFebruary 5, 20243 min read
Emirates Readies to Recruit 5,000 Cabin Crew from Six Continents in 2024

Emirates Readies to Recruit 5,000 Cabin Crew from Six Continents in 2024

Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference. The 5,000 new joiners will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience mainta

Island Chief AdminJanuary 17, 20244 min read
Emirates Reveals its ‘Vegan Vault’ of 300 Recipes as Demand for Plant-based Cuisine Increases by 40%

Emirates Reveals its ‘Vegan Vault’ of 300 Recipes as Demand for Plant-based Cuisine Increases by 40%

As global interest peaks in Veganuary - an initiative that has highlighted the benefits of a vegan diet for the last decade, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet this demand in 2024, Emirates will introduce an array of new vegan dish

Island Chief AdminJanuary 9, 20244 min read