Emirates Skywards rewards members with bonus Miles on hotels, holiday packages and car rentals this winter

 

Dubai, UAE, 29 October 2026: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore the world this winter, with exciting offers across its global network of hotel, holiday and car rental partners.   From now until 30 November 2026, members can earn double Skywards Miles when booking hotel stays and car rentals with participating partners, as well as 50% bonus Miles on Emirates Skywards Hotels and Emirates Holidays packages. Members can also enjoy 25% bonus Miles when converting their ALL Accor Reward points into Skywards Miles.   Whether planning a festive family getaway, a winter escape or a long-awaited holiday, members can make their travel plans even more rewarding with a range of offers:   More Miles on hotel stays and holidays   Emirates Skywards Hotels: Earn 50% bonus Miles on hotel stays. Emirates Holidays: Earn 50% bonus Miles on holiday packages. Booking.com: Earn double Miles on hotel stays. IHG Hotels & Resorts: Earn double Miles on eligible hotel stays. ALL Accor: Earn 25% bonus Miles when converting ALL Accor Reward points into Skywards Miles. Double Miles on car rentals   Members can also earn double Skywards Miles when renting a car with SIXT, Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz, making it even more rewarding to explore their destination at their own pace.   Book now, travel until January 2027   The limited-time offers are available for hotel and car rental bookings made between 29 October and 30 November 2026, for stays and rentals completed by 31 January 2027.   For Emirates Holidays packages, members must book between 29 October and 26 November 2026, for travel until 31 January 2027.   With more opportunities to earn Miles beyond flights, Emirates Skywards continues to bring members greater value and flexibility through its extensive network of travel and lifestyle partners, giving members more ways to earn and spend Miles both while travelling and in their everyday lives.   Members can explore the offers and book their next getaway at emirates.com. Tags: Emirates Skywards Emirates airline

Travel Market Watch Report 2026

European travel continues to grow, but the dynamics behind that growth are changing.

CLIA confirms details for 2027 Expedition Showcase with a record number of ships

 

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed that applications for its 2027 Expedition Showcase will open on November 5, with two ships new to the event in the line-up, and a total of seven ships for delegates to explore.

Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels

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In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow

 

Booking.com leads accommodation in nearly every Eastern European market. Yet the region’s fastest-growing online travel agencies (OTAs) are homegrown players that know their customers better than any global platform can.

Capella Dubai to debut at Dubai Peninsula in 2030

 

A new destination at the crossroads of cultures, in one of the world’s most internationally connected cities

Capella Hotel Group today announces Capella Dubai, set to open in 2030 on the Dubai Peninsula in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

light compensation startup ReFly partners with Investa to raise €10M Series A

 

ReFly, a platform that helps airline passengers obtain compensation for delays and cancellations, has partnered with Investa Partners, which will lead ReFly’s €10 million Series A round.

Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo

 

Expedia Group has expanded natural language search capabilities and added other artificial intelligence (AI) features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo as part of its fall 2026 product release.

BCD Travel and Mobilexpense deepen European travel and expense alliance

 

UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – BCD Travel and Mobilexpense are deepening their strategic alliance to connect travel and expense management across Europe.

Six adventures. New lower prices

 

Whether you're drawn to age-old Gothic legends, world-famous landmarks or postcard-perfect landscapes, there’s no better time to book your next adventure for 2027. The Titan Adventure Sale brings lower prices on selected departures across six of our most-loved tours – with savings of up to £2,000pp.