Emirates has marked one of its busiest northern summers, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global network between June and August.

Looking at the coming months, Emirates’ booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network.

Innovative Travel has released packages for the Dubai World Expo which will operate from 1 October 2021 until 31 March 2022.

‘With NZ looking to reconnect to the world, we hope that there will be the opportunity for New Zealanders to visit the long awaited Dubai World Expo, along with expats offshore,’ says Innovative Travel MD, Robyn Galloway.

The expo will be the largest event held in the Arab world with 192 countries exhibiting and 25 million visitors expected.

Centara Hotels & Resorts will launch a dedicated kids spa inspired by the the adventures of Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

The experience is for children aged 15 years and under to enjoy candy-themed spa treatments, manicures, pedicures, get creative by mixing their own lotions and potions or even hold parties.

Excite Holidays has launched a new campaign in conjunction with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.