Kerten, Azure announce House Residence Azure in Zanzibar
Thu, 08 May 2025
Kerten Hospitality and Azure United Properties have unveiled The House Residence Azure Zanzibar, a luxury resort and residential community on t ...
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah appoints new hotel manager
Thu, 08 May 2025
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah has appointed Rania Chamoun as Hotel Manager, focusing on enhancing guest experience and operational agility.
WIA ME conference charts path toward full empowerment
Thu, 08 May 2025
The Women in Aviation – Middle East (WIA ME) conference at Airport Show 2025 showcased the future of aviation as more inclusive and diver ...
Falcon expands fleet with two new Legacy 650 aircraft
Thu, 08 May 2025
Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, has added two Legacy 650 aircraft to its fleet. These spacious, private aircraft are perfect for busines ...
Saudi hospitality to outpace global growth, spurring investment: JLL
Thu, 08 May 2025
Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector is expected to experience significant growth due to Vision 2030 and strategic tourism infrastructure inve ...
UAE travellers plan longer trips, book early for Eid: musafir.com
Thu, 08 May 2025
UAE residents are planning longer, experience-driven international holidays for Eid Al Adha, with a 40% increase in Eid holiday enquiries compa ...
Marriott Marquis Dubai appoints new Executive Chef
Thu, 08 May 2025
Marriott Marquis Dubai at Jewel of the Creek has appointed Chef Oscar Cimmino as the new Executive Chef. With over 10 years of experience in It ...
Mercure Khamis Mushait opens its doors in Aseer region
Thu, 08 May 2025
Mercure, a locally-inspired brand from Accor, has opened Mercure Khamis Mushait in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia, 15 kilometers from Abha Inte ...
DAE completes $2bn acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital
Thu, 08 May 2025
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of the outstanding share capital of Nordic Aviation ...
Shaza Hotels debuts in Bahrain with Mysk Al Fateh
Thu, 08 May 2025
Shaza Hotels, a leading hotel management company inspired by the rich cultures of the Silk Route and Arabian hospitality, has announced its ent ...
JA Sports & Shooting Club set to open by end of summer
Wed, 07 May 2025
JA Sports & Shooting Club in Jebel Ali, Dubai, a world-class sporting destination being created through a significant investment of more th ...
REVEALED: Disneyland theme park coming to Abu Dhabi
Wed, 07 May 2025
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced plans to develop its first theme park in the Middle East — Disneyland Abu Dhabi — ma ...
REVEALED: Disneyland theme park coming to Abu Dhabi
Wed, 07 May 2025
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced plans to develop its first theme park in the Middle East — Disneyland Abu Dhabi — ma ...
REVEALED: Disneyland theme park coming to Abu Dhabi
Wed, 07 May 2025
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced plans to develop its first theme park in the Middle East — Disneyland Abu Dhabi — ma ...
DCT Abu Dhabi forges key global partnerships to drive tourism growth
Wed, 07 May 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a series of strategic partnerships at Arabian Travel Market ...
Bahrain tourism expert joins the Afro-Asian Union
Wed, 07 May 2025
The Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) has appointed Abdullah Abdulaziz, an international tourism expert from Bahrain, as an honorary member of the union ...
DET summer deal offers 30% off on Dubai hotel stays
Wed, 07 May 2025
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced a limited-time Flash Sale offering travellers visiting Dubai from the reg ...
Flights hit after India strikes on Pakistan areas
Wed, 07 May 2025
Flights to India and Pakistan were disrupted following India launching strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir in the early hour ...
VFS Global acquires majority stake in Brazil's CiX Citizen Experience
Tue, 06 May 2025
VFS Global, a leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure global mobility for governments and citizens, has completed the acquisit ...
Oman Air enhances Muscat – Salalah capacity for Khareef Season
Tue, 06 May 2025
Oman Air has announced a significant increase in capacity for the upcoming Khareef Dhofar between Muscat and Salalah. ...
Smiths Detection to deploy advanced screening at Dubai International
Tue, 06 May 2025
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has announced the award of a formal contract to Smiths Detection to deploy advanced checkpoint screening te ...
Two Earth Hotels to open in Saudi Arabia
Tue, 06 May 2025
Earth Hotels, a conscious and design-forward hospitality group built for the modern, mindful traveller, is setting the stage for its bold new o ...
Rotana expands into Africa, Iraq with six new hotels
Tue, 06 May 2025
Rotana, the Middle East’s leading hospitality management company, has announced a strategic expansion into Africa and emerging markets, w ...
IMEX Frankfurt education programme to cover 150 learning sessions
Tue, 06 May 2025
A comprehensive range of more than 150 learning sessions have been announced ahead of IMEX Frankfurt taking place May 20 to 22.
Hospitality education is key bridge skills gap in Saudi Arabia: experts
Tue, 06 May 2025
A brand new feature at Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, the NextGen Investment Forum aims to inspire top leaders to come together and ta ...
AlUla strengthens global reach with 5 new DMC partnerships
Mon, 05 May 2025
AlUla has announced the signing of five new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading destination management companies (DMCs). ...
Hyatt appoints new Regional Vice President of Development in Saudi Arabia
Mon, 05 May 2025
Hyatt has appointed Briana Swift as Regional Vice President (RVP) of Development for Saudi Arabia. Briana, pre ...
B2B engagement platform MEET 2025 unveiled
Mon, 05 May 2025
A new B2B engagement platform for the business travel industry in the GCC has opened up with the launch of MEET – Meetings, Expense, Even ...
House of Travel partners with QuadLabs to launch new travel platform
Mon, 05 May 2025
House of Travel (Bahrain) has partnered with QuadLabs to launch a next generation Corporate Travel Platform “HOTBizz” < ...
Verteil named launch NDC aggregator for Riyadh Air
Mon, 05 May 2025
Riyadh Air and Verteil Technologies have announced a strategic partnership that will see Verteil become the launch NDC (New Distribution Capabi ...
Harry Potter Film Concert series returns to Abu Dhabi in September
Mon, 05 May 2025
Proactiv Entertainment, in partnership with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced th ...
NCL's Norwegian Epic, Pride of America to undergo revitalisation
Mon, 05 May 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that Norwegian Epic and NCL’s Pride of America will b ...
Gen Z travellers seek purpose, experiences: Wyndham study
Mon, 05 May 2025
Gen Z travellers in the UAE are redefining what it means to explore the world, placing cultural connection, personal purpose, and digital empow ...
Abu Dhabi to host Middle East Film & Comic Con till 2027
Mon, 05 May 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Informa has announced a partnership extension that will see Middle ...
Tourists evacuated from Petra after heavy rains
Mon, 05 May 2025
Jordan's Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) evacuated hundreds of tourists from the ancient city of Petra on Sunday aft ...
AlUla unveils design concept of NUMAJ by Autograph Collection
Sun, 04 May 2025
AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has announced further details about the Autograph Collection Hotel pro ...
UAE lifts travel ban on Lebanon
Sun, 04 May 2025
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced the lifting of the travel ban on UAE nationals visiting Lebanon. &n ...
Jazeera Airways appoints new C-suite leadership
Sun, 04 May 2025
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced three C-suite leadership appointments to support a new era of growth.&n ...
Jazeera Airways partners with TCS for digital customer experience
Sun, 04 May 2025
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier has formed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader ...
Saudi Tourism signs major deals at ATM
Sun, 04 May 2025
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) concluded a powerful showing at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, signing 14 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) ...
ENOC partners with TBO.COM to enhance rewards scheme
Sun, 04 May 2025
ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, has partnered with TBO.COM, a global B2B travel distribution platform, to elevate the trav ...
Sohba Hospitality Management launched at ATM; to target Egypt
Sun, 04 May 2025
Sohba Hospitality Management has announced its official formation and launch at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai. ...
Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme sees 47pc growth
Sun, 04 May 2025
The Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme, launched by the Department of Cu ...
Mideast emerges as global business events powerhouse: report
Sun, 04 May 2025
Investment, ambition and diversification are at the heart of the M ...
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens for entry
Sun, 04 May 2025
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has opened entries for its 2025 programme. Individuals and organisations across the globe acceler ...
Flyadeal launches cabin crew tour guide initiative
Sun, 04 May 2025
Flyadeal, the fastest growing airline in the Middle East, has announced a regional first with Saudi cabin crew to be trained as certified tour gu ...
Air India Express appoints Khimji’s Travel and Tourism as RA
Sun, 04 May 2025
Air India Express has appointed Khimji’s Travel and Tourism as its representative agency (RA), for Oman. ...
ATM 2025 records 55,000 attendees, 16% growth
Thu, 01 May 2025
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector which concluded in Dubai on Thursday, welcomed more tha ...
Riyadh Air enters key deals covering 125 countries
Thu, 01 May 2025
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, has signed 11 agreements with strategic partners to further innovate the air travel expe ...
Louvre Hotels Group plans major expansion in MENA
Thu, 01 May 2025
Louvre Hotels Group in the MENA Region (LHG), a leading hospitality management group, has announced the expansion of its regional portfolio wit ...
Visit Oman, TBO Holidays join forces to expand B2B travel trade reach
Thu, 01 May 2025
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Oman's presence within the B2B travel tr ...
Shangri-La Jeddah names new Director of Marketing & Communications
Thu, 01 May 2025
Shangri-La Jeddah has appointed Ghada Addas as its new Director of Marketing & Communications. Ghada ...
Msheireb Downtown Doha to launch top entertainment experiences
Thu, 01 May 2025
Msheireb Downtown Doha will redefine family entertainment through an exciting new partnership with Ground Control Entertainment, bringing exclu ...
Saudi Tourism, Accor launch major collaboration
Thu, 01 May 2025
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) ...
Sri Lanka unveils renewed tourism vision at ATM
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) outlined the country’s strategic tourism focus on community-based experiences, wellness an ...
Sharjah hotel guest number jump 11% to 1.6m in 2024
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Sharjah attracted approximately 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, reflecting an 11% increase compared to 2023, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Dev ...
International demand 'drives travel in GCC'
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Travel sector’s growth in the GCC is outpacing the global average and travel in the region is largely being driven by international deman ...
Middle East tourism adapts to climate, consumer demands
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The global travel landscape is increasingly complex, influenced by climate change, environmental concerns, and changing traveller expectations. ...
UN Tourism sparks global dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
At Japan’s Expo 2025, UN Tourism highlighted the key role of innovation and education for driving transformation and female empowerment i ...
Middle East embraces rural tourism with UN Initiative
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Middle East is emerging as a global leader in tourism recovery and transformation. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN ...
Women are reshaping rural tourism in Mideast: UN Tourism
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Across the Middle East, women in rural communities are at the forefront of shaping inclusive, sustainable, and locally rooted tourism. From rev ...
Etihad launches business corporate travel programme
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways today announced the launch of a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience. The announcem ...
Oman Air, Tamrah bring Omani hospitality on board
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Oman Air has announced a partnership with Tamrah, a subsidiary of Nakheel Oman Development Company, to supply premium Omani dates for the airli ...
Oman, TBO Holidays expand B2B travel in Mideast, India
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have announced a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Oman's presence within the B2B travel trade sector.
Trump International Hotel & Tower planned in Dubai
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, and The Trump Organization have announced the launch of Trump International Hotel & ...
IHG debuts luxury-lifestyle brand Kimpton in Dubai
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with API Hotels & Resorts to lau ...
Barceló opens first five-star hotel in Male
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Barceló Hotel Group continues its international expansion with the opening of Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star ...
Wego, Accor partner to enhance Mena travel engagement
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Wego, a travel app in Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with Accor to strengthen its digital presence and connect with regional trave ...
Saudi Arabia Railways, flynas launch travel booking partnership
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and flynas Airlines have announced a strategic partnership to offer travel experience by integrating flight booking ...
Dubai Airport welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in Q1 2025, solidifying its position as the world's top international airport, repor ...
Barbados records 31pc surge in GCC arrivals in 2024
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Barbados Tourism Marketing (BTMI) has reported a robust 31 per cent year-on-year increase in arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) r ...
HMH expands in Saudi Arabia with new properties
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) has announced a major expansion in Saudi Arabia, aiming to support the country's growing tourism sect ...
Tourism Malaysia promotes Visit Malaysia Year 2026 at ATM
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, through its agency Tourism Malaysia is once again participating in Arabian Travel Market (A ...
Emirates signs 7 MoUs with countries to boost arrivals, appeal
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates has signed another seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the side-lines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with the tourism boards ...
Emirates Skywards introduces classic rewards on flydubai
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates Skywards has introduced Classic Rewards for members to redeem Skywards Miles for full flight tickets on all flydubai flights, starting ...
Etihad signs MoC with Tourism Authority of Thailand
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways signs a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to strengthen the relationship between Thailand a ...
Emirates enhances connectivity with Condor, Air Seychelles
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates has activated its reciprocal codeshare partnership with Condor and Air Seychelles for the 2025 summer travel season. &nbs ...
Dubai South records 15% growth in business aviation
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, recorde ...
Emirates wins four Business Traveller Mideast awards
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates won four awards at the Business Traveller Middle East 2025 awards, including 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the 12th year in a r ...
GHA partners with ExploreTECH to streamline tech
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
ExploreTECH and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) have announced that they have signed an agreement to make ExploreTECH’s White Label Solution ...
Emirates, Philippine Airlines to explore closer partnership
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) met at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to explore a potential expansion of their partnership with the ...
Yas Island records over 38 million visits in 2024
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Miral has announced record-breaking visitation numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, reflecting strong year-on-year growth and ...
Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi set to open in September
Sun, 04 May 2025
The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi announced the opening of the first butterfly Sanctuary in Abu Dhabi on September 2025, reported WAM. ...
ATM explores food waste reduction to drive circular tourism
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
As travel companies face a growing array of challenges, from operational inefficiencies to increasing demand for sustainability, food waste has ...
Dollar Car Rental UAE teams up with Danube Sports World
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Dollar Car Rental UAE and Danube Sports World, the largest indoor sports facility in the Middle East, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ...
Swissport expands to 13 Saudi airports
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Swissport International, leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching groun ...
Experts say GCC tourism needs local community involvement
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
As tourism destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continue to grow, involving local communities in destination development has beco ...
TAT promotes Thailand as a Muslim-friendly destination
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is highlighting Thailand’s position as a premier Muslim-friendly destination at the Arabian Travel Ma ...
Bahrain showcases its top tourism facilities at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Bahrain is highlighting its tourism infrastructure and enhanced opportunities for cooperation with international markets and partners at the Ar ...
Arada's new Nest Hotel brand to debut in Sharjah’s Aljada
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Arada has officially launched Nest Hotel, the master developer’s first homegrown hospitality brand, which promises a vibrant and affordab ...
flynas signs MoU with Safran for A320neo aircraft seats
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Saudi air carrier flynas has partnered with Safran, a leading manufacturer of aircraft seats, to equip the next 60 new A320neo aircraft with th ...
Saudi Tourism invites investors for Riyadh's development
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism held a meeting with investors and operators in the tourism sector at the Riyadh Chamber to discuss opportu ...
Premier Inn, The Digital Hotelier partner for sustainability
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Premier Inn Middle East and The Digital Hotelier have signed a strategic digital partnership to promote environmentally responsible innovation ...
Hong Kong taps into rising Gulf traveller interest at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) strengthens its commitment to the Gulf region at Arabian Travel Market 2025 (ATM), bringing together over 30 ...
Qatar, DCT Abu Dhabi launch twin-centre holiday packages
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have unveiled a strategic partnership designed ...
Emirates signs eight MoUs at first day of ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Emirates has signed eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with the Tourism Boards of Sha ...
Saudi showcases diverse tourism offerings at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Saudi tourism showcases diverse tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. The "Saudi Land" experience invites attendees ...
Emirates, Kuwait Airways ink interline agreement
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased fl ...
Qatar Tourism, Visit Qatar announce two developments at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar announced two major developments at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. Qatar ...
Emirates partners with Hapag-Lloyd for luxury cruise-air travel
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Emirates and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, two world-class travel brands, have announced a partnership to offer travellers combined luxury cruise and ai ...