SalamAir renews its third IATA Operational Safety Audit
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, announced the renewal of its third IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), reaffirming the airline’s unwavering commitment to the highest global standards of aviation safety, operational integrity, and compliance. ...
flyadeal female leaders provide inspirational career insights
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Two of flyadeal’s dynamic female leaders took to the stage in Riyadh with inspirational career insights encouraging women take up a diverse range of roles in aviation, one of the world’s largest and dynamic industries. ...
Emirates introduces Premium Economy on 777s to Beirut, Beijing
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Emirates will deploy retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy on flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026, and EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing starting February 1, 2026. ...
EFTA graduates 77 next-gen pilots in sixth ceremony
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) celebrated the graduation of 77 cadets at its sixth ceremony, marking another milestone in its legacy of developing highly skilled pilots. ...
Jumeirah Beach Hotel announces re-launch of kids club
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new chapter of discovery for children with the reopening of its Kids’ Club, redesigned by Dubai’s award-winning OliOli. ...
Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort unveils Pure by Serenity
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort has launched Pure by Serenity, a refined spa destination opened on December 5, 2025. ...
Travel Counsellors enters North America with TTAND acquisition
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Travel Counsellors, a fast-growing travel company backed by Vitruvian Partners, has acquired Canada’s leading travel agent community, The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND), creating a transatlantic leader with over 3,900 independent travel entrepreneurs. ...
CruiseXplore celebrates 11 years
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
CruiseXplore marked 11 years by hosting a high-energy bowling networking event that brought together key stakeholders from across the cruise industry. The event saw participation from 16 cruise line partners and over 90 travel agents. ...
Adeera, ZADK to advance culinary careers in Saudi Arabia
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Adeera, a PIF-owned hospitality company aiming to be Saudi Arabia’s national hospitality champion, signed an MoU with ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy – to form a strategic partnership focused on developing Saudi talent in the culinary sector of the hospitality industry. ...
flynas resumes direct flights between Riyadh- Antakya
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
flynas announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyadh and the Turkish city of Antakya, the capital of Hatay province in southern Türkiye, starting from March 18, 2026. ...
Riyadh Air, Huawei sign MoU to advance digital capabilities
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Riyadh Air and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together the former’s global growth vision and the latter’s technological expertise to elevate how guests discover, book, and experience travel with Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier. ...
flydubai, Amazon Web Services announce collaboration
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new collaboration to advance the airline’s digital capabilities and enhance its customer journey through AWS’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to driving innovation. ...
Kuwait Airways launches direct flights to Malaga, Spain
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Kuwait Airways has announced the launch of its scheduled direct flights to the Spanish city of Malaga, commencing from June 5, 2026. The service will operate three flights a week on Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays. ...
Air Arabia launches daily flight to Prague
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Air Arabia has launched a new daily non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague. The new route is operated using Air Arabia’s recently received Airbus A320neo aircraft. ...
UAE tourism sector adds $70bn to GDP, sets visitor records in 2025
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
The UAE’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, contributing AED257 billion ($70 billion) to GDP and setting new visitor records for the year, said a report. ...
Gulf Air integrates MedAire medical support to boost in-flight safety
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is expanding its partnership with MedAire, an international SOS company and leader in travel health and aviation security solutions, to further strengthen passenger and crew safety and wellbeing. ...
MSC Cruises, Meyer Werft sign deal for six next-gen cruise vessels
Fri, 19 Dec 2025
MSC Cruises announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from Meyer Werft in Papenburg marking the launch of its new “New Frontier” platform - a brand-new class of ships. ...
Saudi PIF company opens Alsirah Gardens in Madinah
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Qsas Company, a major subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund), has announced the launch of its Alsirah Gardens project in Madinah. Spanning 70,000 sq m, it features seven enrichment zones offering interactive and creative experiences. ...
Riyadh Air names Khimji’s Travel & Tourism as Omani partner
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate. ...
Dusit Thani College introduces fast-track hospitality training in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Dusit Thani College (DTC), Thailand’s institute dedicated to hospitality education and training under Dusit International, has taken a step in advancing its global expansion by partnering with Alkhaleej Training and Education, an education provider in Saudi Arabia, to bring DTC’s fast-track Talent Opportunity Programme (TOP) to the Kingdom as its first global licence partner, opening the door to further international expansion. ...
Oman Air launches direct flights between Muscat-Singapore
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing July 2, 2026. Guests will be able to fly direct from Muscat to Singapore four days a week - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. ...
Saudi GACA licenses Jetex for private aviation ground handling at Red Sea Airport
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
The Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted Jetex an economic license to provide general (private) aviation ground handling services at Red Sea International Airport. ...
UAE, Philippines expand flight rights to Manila
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE and the Philippines’ Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) held Air Services Agreement consultations, agreeing to grant UAE carriers additional flight entitlements to Manila. ...
UAE hotel occupancy rates reach 79.3pc in first ten months of 2025
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy & Tourism, said that hotel occupancy rates in the UAE reached 79.3 per cent during the first ten months of 2025, up from 78 per cent last year, ranking among the highest regionally and globally. The minister noted that hotel revenues totalled AED 89 billion ($24 billion) over the period, with 1,243 hotel establishments offering more than 216,000 rooms nationwide. ...
Grand Hyatt Dubai opens its boutique-style waterpark to public
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Dubai has officially opened its boutique-style waterpark - Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark to the public. Set across 20,000 sqm within its 37-acre estate in the heart of Dubai, the waterpark offers 16 signature attractions, including a wave lagoon beach. ...
DXB and DWC boost winter schedules with new routes
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand. ...
Raffles Jeddah set to open new era of refined coastal luxury in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading Singaporean chain of luxury hotels, is gearing up for the opening of its new property in Saudi Arabia - Raffles Jeddah - which is set to introduce a new era of refined coastal luxury to the kingdom. ...
MICE in 2026: Smarter sourcing, stronger experiences
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
The Middle East has cemented its position as a place of choice for planners delivering world class in person experiences. 2025 Cvent’s Top Lists named Dubai the #1 meeting destination, with Istanbul at #2 and Abu Dhabi at #3, underscoring the region’s unmatched infrastructure, access, and service culture. ...
Delta by Marriott Jumeirah rebranded to Sheraton The Walk, Dubai
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach has been rebranded to the Sheraton The Walk, Dubai. Nestled between Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), the prime property boasts 361 spacious rooms and apartment-style suites along with other amenities. ...
Jumeirah unveils key sustainability destination at Madinat Jumeirah
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality, has announced the launch of Jumeirah Eco Village – a well-curated sustainability destination at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai designed to inspire sustainable living through engaging, educational experiences. ...
Hilton expands luxury portfolio with LXR Hotels debut launch in Greece
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Leading global hospitality group Hilton and RMKA Private Company have announced the signing of Sandblu Santorini, marking the highly anticipated debut of LXR Hotels & Resorts in Greece. ...
Leisure travel demand set to surge into 2026, says report
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Leisure travel across all sectors remained strong in 2025, particularly among luxury and ultra luxury travelers, said a report. This trend should carry over into 2026, accompanied by increased demand for the services of travel advisors, it added. ...
Travel Counsellors acquires key stake in leading Canadian group
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Travel Counsellors, one of UK’s top technology platforms for travel entrepreneurs, said it has inked a deal for the strategic acquisition of Canadian group - The Travel Agent Next Door - thus creating a transatlantic leader in the travel operator market. ...
Air Arabia launches daily flights to Munich from Sharjah
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa has announced the official launch of its daily non-stop flights to Munich from its hub in Sharjah, thus marking the airline’s first German destination served directly from UAE. ...
Liwa Festival: Abu Dhabi’s 23-day winter extravaganza in the Al Dhafra region
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
The Desert's Grand Stage', the Liwa International Festival, has returned (from December 12, 2025 to January 3, 2026), bringing 23 days of culture, adventure, motorsports, music, and family fun to the golden dunes of the Al Dhafra region. ...
Accor partners with Arbah Taiba to develop Novotel Madinah North
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Accor has signed an agreement with Arbah Taiba to develop Novotel Madinah North, scheduled to open in 2028 near Al Masjid an-Nabawi. The 200-room hotel will cater to pilgrims, business, and leisure travelers, supporting Madinah’s growing visitor demand and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism goals. ...
Nikken Sekkei unveils innovative design for Trump Tower Dubai
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Leading Japanese urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is set to reshape the city’s skyline with Trump Tower Dubai, redefining expectations for branded luxury in the region. The concept draws on the confident forms of Manhattan and the architectural discipline of Japan. ...
DCT Abu Dhabi highlights achievements at City Tourism Briefing
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted its third annual City Tourism Briefing at Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain, with 400 industry leaders. The event celebrated tourism growth, fostered collaborations, and advanced the emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030 goals. ...
Arada to open Nest Hotel at Aljada in late December
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah. The 395-room hotel caters to diverse guests, including business and leisure travellers, long-stay visitors, sports groups, and students. ...
Saudi Railways to launch hospitality-inspired residential community in Riyadh
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is set to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community adjacent to the East Network station in Riyadh. Designed to cater to short- and long-term stays, it comprises more than 450 residential units and over 1,600 beds. ...
Palazzo Versace Dubai launches first AI guest system
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Palazzo Versace Dubai has launched the hospitality industry’s first fully integrated AI automation system for guest communications and hotel operations, developed with Quantum Neuron. ...
Atmosphere Core unveils its fourth brand
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Atmosphere Core has launched its fourth brand, ONE Atmosphere, entering the extended-stay segment with fully serviced apartments designed for modern work–live–travel lifestyles, combining residential space with hotel-style amenities, concierge services, and consistent hospitality standards. ...
Siyam World Maldives sets snorkeling world record
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Siyam World Maldives made history on December 5 by becoming the world’s first resort to earn a Guinness World Records title for the most people snorkeling simultaneously at a single venue. ...
Al Dhafra, Al Ain Rulers’ Representatives attend opening of Liwa 2026
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attended the opening ceremony of Liwa International Festival 2026, held under his patronage until January 3, 2026 in Liwa in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region. ...
TBO wins Middle East's Best B2B Travel Provider
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
TBO.COM, a leading B2B travel distribution platform, announced its recognition as Middle East's Best B2B Travel Provider at t World Travel Tech Awards, held in Bahrain. ...
Jeddah Airport hits record 50m passengers in 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah Airport) recorded a new historic milestone, reaching 50 million passengers in 2025, marking the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, and placing it among the world's mega airports in terms of passenger numbers. ...
UAE winter tourism season showcases culture, vitality, diverse experiences
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
The UAE is witnessing the launch of the winter tourism season with growing momentum, underscoring its status as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations during the winter months. This comes amid milder temperatures and a rich diversity of experiences offered across the country’s emirates to visitors and residents alike. ...
Taiba unit in deal to build 159-key hotel project in Riyadh
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Saudi-based Taiba Investments has announced that one of its key subsidiaries, Smart Hotel Zone Company, had signed up Al Saad Contracting Company for the construction of a 159-key hotel project within the STC Square mixed-use development in Riyadh. ...
Vatel Bahrain honoured for advancing Saudi talent
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia honoured Vatel Bahrain during the graduation ceremony of the Apprenticeship and Secondment Programme held in Riyadh. The recognition reflects the College’s contributions to supporting the programme and advancing the development of Saudi talent in the tourism, hospitality and hotel sectors. ...
UN Tourism, IB partner on high school tourism education
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level. A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the two organizations work together on a series of initiatives aimed at increasing the provision and quality of tourism education in schools globally. ...
Berlin misses 30m overnight stays amid 2025 visitor decline
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Berlin’s tourism sector declined in 2025, becoming Germany’s only major city to record a year-on-year drop. Visitor numbers fell 3.5%, with overnight stays down to 13.9 million in H1, and full-year totals expected just below 30 million. ...
Saudi Arabia’s Hail region attracts over 3m visitors in H1 2025
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Hail Region’s strategic location, diverse terrain, and mild climate are driving rapid tourism growth. Over three million visitors arrived in H1 2025, supported by heritage sites, festivals, and SAR179 million ($4.7 million) in investments across rural and hospitality projects. ...
Etihad welcomes 2.1m passengers in November 2025
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline's traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina. ...
flydubai launches direct flights to Vilnius
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, celebrated the launch of its inaugural service to Vilnius, marking the start of direct flights between Dubai and the capital of Lithuania. The route will operate three times per week, providing seamless links to Dubai’s global aviation hub. ...
Kobe Tourism Bureau showcases Japan’s multicultural port city in Dubai
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Kobe Tourism Bureau (KTB), supported by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai Office, hosted a luncheon for leading media and content creators at TOMO Dubai to showcase Kobe’s distinctive tourism appeal. ...
flydubai starts three weekly flights to Latvian capital Riga
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Dubai's low-cost carrier flydubai has announced the launch of its inaugural flights to the Baltic nation of Latvia. With this thrice-a-week service to Riga Airport, the airline has expanded its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries. ...
Turkish Airlines launches debut fights to Cambodian capital
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Turkish Airlines has announced the launching of its inaugural flights to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, in line with its strategic goals. With this new destination, Cambodia has become the 7th country to be served by the flag-carrier in Southeast Asia. ...
Saudi Arabia opens new facilities at King Salman Air Base
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of new facilities at the King Salman Air Base in the Central Sector. These include 115 buildings ( technical, administrative, and residential) covering 126,000 sq m area along with runways, aircraft parking aprons, helicopter pads and hangars. ...
Mideast to lead global aviation in 2026 with top profits: IATA
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2026 forecast predicts the Middle East will lead global airline profitability, with carriers achieving a 9.3% net profit margin and $28.6 profit per passenger, far exceeding global averages of 3.9% and $7.9, highlighting the region’s strong aviation performance. ...
Central Hotels closes 2025 with 84pc occupancy, revenue growth
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
The UAE-born group, Central Hotels & Resorts, has reported one of its strongest trading years to date, closing 2025 with an average occupancy of 84% across its portfolio and record-high Average Daily Rate (ADR), driving exceptional revenue growth. ...
Moment Factory expands to Abu Dhabi for cultural, tourism projects
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Moment Factory, a global entertainment studio known for creating immersive experiences in airports, museums, and public spaces, is opening a regional office in Abu Dhabi. With 25 years of multimedia expertise, it aims to support the UAE’s growth through high-profile collaborative projects. ...
Saudi TDF unlocks $1bn in partnerships to boost tourism MSMEs
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) signed six agreements and one MoU with public and private partners, unlocking over SAR 4 billion ($1 billion) in support. These deals expand financing access through TDF’s Tourism Empowerment Programs for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). ...
Saudia uses sustainable fuel for Red Sea Airport flights
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, begun operating domestic flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplifted from Red Sea International Airport in September 2025, conducted in partnership with Red Sea Global. ...
Emirates ends 2025 with five awards at World Travel Awards
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Emirates ends 2025 with five major wins at the World Travel Awards in Bahrain, securing titles for World’s Leading Airline Brand, Inflight Entertainment, Rewards Programme (Skywards), First Class, and First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport’s Emirates Terminal 3. ...
Turkish Airlines opens first European lounge abroad in Edinburgh
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Flag-carrier Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, thus bringing another dimension of its renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. Spanning 673 sq m, the lounge can accommodate 149 guests. ...
Saudi Events Investment Fund forms JV with Legends Global
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
The Events Investment Fund (EIF) — launched under Saudi Arabia's National Development Fund (NDF) — has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Legends Global, the world’s leading operator of event and sports venues. ...
Etihad for Business enables clients to purchase carbon-offsets
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways has introduced a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business (EYB) platform, enabling corporate clients to redeem EYB credits for carbon-offsets directly through the Etihad for Business portal. ...
Mary Poppins musical to debut in Doha May 2026
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Visit Qatar has announced that Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group’s multi award-winning West End musical Mary Poppins will be staged in Doha for the very first time, with performances scheduled from May 11 to 30 2026 at Al Mayassa Theatre, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). ...
DXB welcomes 1,500 athletes for 2025 Asian Youth Para Games
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed more than 1,500 young athletes and participants from 35 countries arriving for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, demonstrating the airport’s operational excellence in delivering its continuous commitment to world-class accessibility and inclusive services. ...
$1.2bn airline funds blocked, mostly in Africa & Middle East: IATA
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. ...
Technoheaven wins four titles at World Travel Tech Awards 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Technoheaven, a leader in end-to-end travel technology solutions, has been recognised in four major categories at the World Travel Tech Awards 2025, held in Bahrain. ...
INJAZ Bahrain, Boeing open new STEM Hub in Manama
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
INJAZ Bahrain and Boeing opened a dedicated STEM Hub at INJAZ Bahrain’s new headquarters in Manama, creating a hands-on learning space designed to equip Bahraini youth with practical science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills. ...
Al Ain hotel guests up 12pc in during first six months of 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
DCT Abu Dhabi’s tourism strategy is boosting Al Ain’s performance, with hotel guests rising 12% to 228,000 in H1 2025 and revenue up 5.8%. Cultural sites also surged, with Al Ain Oasis visits up 40%, Qasr Al Muwaiji up 49%, and Al Qattara Arts Centre up 42%. ...
Vatel Bahrain students shine at Jewellery Arabia 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Students from Vatel Bahrain participated in the thirty-third edition of Jewellery Arabia 2025, held over five days at Exhibition World Bahrain. The students joined the Rue Catering team in the designated service areas of the exhibition, reflecting the College’s commitment to offering high-quality practical training within some of the largest regional events hosted annually in the Kingdom. ...
Dubai hotels roll out contactless check-in
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely. ...
Qatar hotel occupancy reaches 83.9pc in November 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Qatar’s hotel sector posted its strongest November since 2014, supported by major events like Formula 1. Preliminary CoStar data shows November 2025 occupancy at 83.9%, with ADR rising to QAR 578.58 ($158.53) and RevPAR climbing to QAR 485.26, reflecting significant year-over-year growth across all metrics. ...
SalamAir partners with WCS to expand global cargo network
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has signed a 5-year agreement with World Cargo Solutions DMCC (WCS) to provide Total Cargo Management Services for its entire cargo network. ...
Dar Global awards enabling works contract for 80-floor Trump tower
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Dar Global has awarded the enabling works contract for its ambitious 80-floor Trump International Hotel & Tower project in Dubai. The scope of work includes ground engineering, deep enabling systems and provision of logistical mobilisation services. ...
Airline profitability stabilises with 3.9pc net margin expected in 2026: IATA
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) latest outlook projects global airlines to earn $41 billion in net profit in 2026, up from $39.5 billion in 2025. Despite the record profit, the net margin remains 3.9%, with net profit per passenger at $7.90, unchanged from 2025. ...
Aerospace supply chain bottlenecks continue to constrain airlines: IATA
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of aerospace supply chain bottlenecks noting that aircraft availability remains one of the most significant constraints on industry growth in its just released global outlook. ...
AVIAREPS honoured as World's Leading Airline GSA
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
AVIAREPS has been awarded “World’s Leading Airline GSA” at the World Travel Awards 2025. The award ceremony took place in Bahrain on December 6th and celebrated outstanding achievements across all sectors of the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. ...
Hilton, Explora Journeys launch Luxury ocean travel partnership
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury ocean travel brand, partners with Hilton to launch Hilton Honors Adventures, letting members earn and redeem points on Explora Journeys voyages. ...
DoubleTree Dubai M Square lights up festive season
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences kicked off the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5. ...
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai spreads festive cheer at Al Noor Centre
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai celebrated the festive season by volunteering at the Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination. ...
Dead Sea Marriott named Jordan’s Best Incentive Hotel 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
The Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa has been being awarded Jordan’s Best Incentive Hotel 2025 at World MICE Awards. The World MICE Awards recognise outstanding contributions across all sectors of travel worldwide. ...
Royal Development, Radisson partner for residences on Reem Island
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Royal Development Holding (RDH) has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group to develop Radisson Residences Reem Island, a premium waterfront residential project in Abu Dhabi, enhancing RDH’s portfolio of branded residential developments and redefining luxury waterfront living. ...
Etihad brings home three awards from World Travel Awards 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, was awarded World’s Leading Airline Customer Experience, World’s Leading Airline Economy Class, and World's Leading Airline Lounge Business Class for the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 held in Bahrain. ...
IHG, SEDCO Capital partner to launch Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with an investment fund managed by SEDCO Capital, a global multi-asset management and advisory firm, to launch Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah. ...
flynas launches dedicated family check-in at Dammam Airport
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
flynas announced that is launching a dedicated "Kids & Family" check-in counter at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The "Kids and Family" check-in service features new, brightly branded counters designed to streamline the check-in process for passengers travelling with children, minimisng queue times and allowing families to begin their journey with ease. ...
InterContinental introduces The Red Sea Resort
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
InterContinental, a luxury hotel brand, has introduced InterContinental The Red Sea Resort as one of the first luxury destinations to open on Shura Island. The 210-room, LEED Platinum–certified resort blends coral-inspired architecture, protected marine settings and sustainable design by Foster + Partners. ...
Arab Tourism Council selects Al Ain as 2026 Tourism Capital
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Baghdad, named Arab Tourism Capital for 2025, hosted the 36th Executive Office and 28th Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism sessions. Delegations and tourism bodies attended, issuing key decisions including selecting Al Ain as the 2026 Arab Tourism Capital and Tunis for 2027. ...
Oman Air to launch fifth destination to Saudi Arabia
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Oman Air announced the launch of its first new route for 2026 to the city of Taif, effective from January 31, 2026. This new route represents its fifth destination to Saudi Arabia, marking a new step in expanding its regional network. The new route will operate with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. ...
Riyadh Air, IBM partner to launch world's first AI-native airline
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
IBM said it has collaborated with Riyadh Air to set up the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences. ...
DTC becomes official limousine partner of Coca-Cola Arena
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has partnered with Coca-Cola Arena to provide exclusive limousine and taxi services for event attendees. ...
Emirates NBD launches Voyager Mastercard Credit Card
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the launch of the Emirates NBD Voyager Mastercard credit card. ...
Exhibition World Bahrain secures four World Travel Awards
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has been honoured with four highly coveted awards at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony. ...
30pc of Saudi travellers surprised by roaming charges: Airalo
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
A recent survey conducted by Airalo, an eSIM platform, revealed that 30 per cent of Saudi travellers were hit with unexpected roaming charges after their international trips last year. ...
NBB signs up as key sponsor for Celebrate Bahrain 2025 season
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed up as a key sponsor for Muharraq Nights, one of the landmark events taking place under the Celebrate Bahrain 2025 season. The festival transforms the houses and streets of old Muharraq into a vibrant destination for culture, art, food, and music. ...
Turkish Airlines carries 7.4m passengers in November 2025
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Turkish Airlines, which announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for November 2025, carried a total of 7.4 million passengers in this month, increasing its passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometers by 10.3% compared to 2024. ...
Cebu Pacific to launch direct service between Riyadh-Manila
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, is enhancing air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines with the launch of its direct flights between Riyadh and Manila. ...