Expedia reveals island searches globally up on average 30pc
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Expedia has released the 2025 Island Hot List, a guide to island travel, revealing an average 30 per cent increase in global interest.
FHS confirms first 50 speakers from hospitality, tourism
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World has confirmed the first 50 speakers from the hospitality and tourism industry for the summit, takin ...
Hawar Resort launches island day passes
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Hawar Resort by Mantis is launching its new Day Pass, offering guests the opportunity to experience a day in the resort. The eco-luxury island ...
Grand Millennium Dubai appoints new Commercial Director
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has appointed Archana Kawatra as Commercial Director, bringing with her over 28 years of international experience ...
Etihad's codeshare with SKY express covers 24 Greek islands
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and thr ...
GHA reports 17pc growth in H1 with hotel revenues at $1.5bn
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), a large alliance of independent hotel brands, reported continued growth in the first half of 2025, with total ...
Etihad adds seven new destinations to its network
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of its o ...
Marriott to open new hotel in North Coast of Egypt
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
SODIC, one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, has announced the upcoming opening of the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott Inter ...
Sohar International partners with Oman Balloons to boost tourism
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Sohar International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman Balloons, becoming the exclusive banking sponsor of Oman's fir ...
Sharakah, Ezz Asass partner to boost hospitality in Duqm
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Sharakah, Oman’s leading SME development company, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Ezz Asass International, the owning c ...
Fairmont grows in India with Udaipur Palace opening
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, has announced the opening of Fairmont Udaipur Palace, a palace located on the ancient Aravali Hil ...
QAIA renews Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+ until 2028
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has renewed its Level 4+ certificate under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Programme by Airports ...
Dusit International launches its ninth brand
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Dusit International, a leading hotel and property development company in Thailand, has launched its ninth hotel brand, Dusit Hotels, designed t ...
Movenpick Bur Dubai celebrates 22nd anniversary
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai is celebrating its 22nd anniversary, marking over two decades of providing exceptional hospitality a ...
Saudi hospitality sector records solid growth in Q2
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector has witnessed remarkable growth during the second quarter of the year, solidifying its position as a lead ...
Abu Dhabi hotel performance jumps during Eid Al-Adha
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Abu Dhabi's hotel industry recorded its highest June occupancy and revenue per available room since 2009, due to improved performance durin ...
Wizz Air exits Abu Dhabi operations to focus on Europe
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will suspend all locally based flight operations starting September 1, 2025 as part of a strategic realignment. ...
Etihad reports 16pc increase in traffic in June 2025
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, reported a 16 per cent increase in traffic in June 2025 compared to the same month last year. ...
Oman Airports signs MoU for tourism land development
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Oman Airports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WCT International to explore and develop strategic investment opportunities acros ...
Emirates reports 7pc increase in summer travel searches
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Emirates' analysis of global booking data and search patterns reveals that international travel is on the rise this summer, with a focus on ...
Emirates named 2025's top global brand by YouGov
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has been named YouGov's Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to its ...
Dubai Duty Free signs MoU with Crypto.com for crypto payments
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services, to explore enabling ...
Marriott signs landmark seven-hotel deal with Ventive Hospitality
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys ...
Oman Air named official airline partner for COMEX 2025
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Oman Air, the national carrier, has been named the Official Airline Partner for COMEX 2025, highlighting its commitment to innovation and a dig ...
Qatar Airways installs Starlink on 777s, offering 500 Mbps Wi-Fi
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax 2025, has completed the Starlink installation programme on 54 Boeing ...
Qatar Airways launches new loyalty programme for rewards
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Qatar Airways has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to collect additional Avios and Qpoints on a monthly basis. T ...
Riyadh Airport wins four awards at Hospitality Conference
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
King Khalid International Airport, operated by Riyadh Airports Company, earned four major awards at the 2025 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) ...
Lily Hotels appoints new cluster Head of Revenue Management
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Lily Hotels has appointed Abhinav Raghuwanshi as Cluster Head of Revenue Management, overseeing the commercial strategy and revenue performance ...
KSA tops global tourism receipts growth in Q1
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in growth of international tourism receipts in Q1 of 2025 compared to Q1 of 2019, according to the World Tou ...
Turkish Airlines, Airlink sign codeshare agreement
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Turkish Airlines, flag carrier of Turkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its pre ...
Emirates expands Premium Economy to Male, Colombo
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé, offering an elevated travel ...
Saudia Group leads global on-time performance in June
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Saudia Group ranked first worldwide in both departure and arrival on-time performance, according to the June 2025 report by Cirium, a leading g ...
Riyadh Airport tops global on-time performance in June
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
The King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), managed and operated by Riyadh Airports, has achieved the first global ranking for the most punct ...
Al-Ahsa launches first direct flight to Turkiye
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the launch of the first seasonal direct flight between Al-Ahsa International Airport and Rize–Artvin I ...
IBTM World expands with new global exhibitors
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
IBTM World, a leading international trade show for the meetings and events industry, is set to return to Fira de Barcelona from November 18 to ...
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi welcomes new GM
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, a 5-star hotel in the UAE capital, has appointed German native Heinz Grub as its new General Manager. ...
Jazeera Airways offers 25pc discount on all destinations
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Jazeera Airways is offering a 25% discount on all destinations and markets for travellers planning their holidays in advance. &nbs ...
Minor Hotels adds four brands to its portfolio
Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Minor Hotels has announced the strategic expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, including the group&rsquo ...
Air Arabia celebrates relaunch of Damascus flights
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier operator in the Mena region, today (July 10) celebrated the resumption of its non-stop service bet ...
TDF launches programmes for tourism entrepreneurs, startups
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) - the national enabler of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector- has announced the launch of 3 flagship progra ...
Leela Palaces launches north, south palace trails
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has introduced two travel experiences under its Leela Palace Trail offering: The Leela Palace Trail &nd ...
Hotel Milu Milano opens in Milan
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Hotel Milu Milano, a new design-led boutique hotel and the second outpost of the Milu brand, is now open in Milan’s dynamic Porta Venezia ...
TES launches premium wellness offerings
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
The Experience Store (TES), a digital lifestyle marketplace in the UAE, has launched a new era of premium, wellness-driven offerings. The platf ...
SRSA licenses Maritime Solutions to boost coastal tourism
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to regulate and develop a thriving coastal tourism sector, the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) issued a maritime ...
Dammam-London direct flights to start in November via Saudia
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
The Saudi Air Connectivity Program, in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority, Dammam Airports Company, and Sharqia Development Authority ...
Oman Convention Bureau to showcase MICE potential at EPEX
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
The Oman Convention Bureau has confirmed its participation in EPEX 2025, joining the premier global platform for the MICE and destination weddi ...
Saudi travellers favour visa-free destinations: Wego
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Saudi travellers are shifting towards visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations, focusing on short, immersive trips that emphasise authentic cu ...
Condor to launch new Budapest-Frankfurt route in 2026
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, announces that Condor, one of Germany’s established leisure and scheduled carriers, ...
Air Arabia launches new direct flights to Sialkot in Pakistan
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a new service connecting Zayed International Airport and Sialkot International Airport in Paki ...
Duetto, THN will boost hotel bookings, optimise marketing
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, and The Hotels Network (THN), a Lighthouse company and ...
Jordan to host diverse events in 2025
Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Jordan is preparing for a year filled with music, poetry, and art events. The country is introducing a diverse lineup of artists and cultural p ...
DCT Abu Dhabi, Les Roches team up for Youth Summer Camp
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is partnering for the first time with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - L ...
Aman unveils Amansamar in Wadi Safar
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Amansamar, a forthcoming Aman resort and exclusive branded residences in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia, will be located near Diriyah's UNESCO Wo ...
Rosewood Doha is now open
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Rosewood Doha, a luxury lifestyle destination in Qatar, is now open at the forefront of Lusail. The hotel is designed to be lived in and felt, ...
Post Malone joins star-studded Yasalam concerts line-up
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Global superstar Post Malone has been confirmed as a headliner for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Yasalam After-Race ...
ADFD inaugurates Maafaru International Airport in Maldives
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of its strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, has inaugurated the implementation o ...
ACI World raises concerns over proposed air travel tax
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
ACI World has expressed concerns over the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda t ...
Dubai Airports launches QR code pickup at Terminal 3
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Dubai Airports has launched DXB Greet & Go, a new smart pickup service at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3. Designed for guests arrivin ...
Four Seasons Hotel Amman is officially Green Key certified
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that it is officially Green Key certified, demonstrating the Hotel’s unwavering commitment to preservi ...
Dubai malls are ready for DSS 2025 with live shows, prizes
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Malls across Dubai are turning up the fun this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025, inviting families, friends and fun-seekers of all ages to div ...
Integrated resorts will transform tourism in APAC: ATM
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
The growth of integrated resorts in the Middle East and Asia Pacific (APAC) is redefining the hospitality industry by blending luxury, entertai ...
Cairo top budget spot for Kuwaitis this summer: Wego
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Wego, a leading travel app, has revealed the most popular and budget-friendly short-haul destinations for Kuwaiti travellers seeking a quick su ...
Rolls-Royce doubles Trent 1000 time-on-wing
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Rolls-Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages, that will more than double the duration Trent 1000 engines remain in ...
Pegasus launches direct route between Bristol, Istanbul
Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Pegasus Airlines continues to expand its flight network this summer by adding a new direct route from Bristol to Istanbul. < ...
Jazeera Airways launches first-ever direct flight to Sochi
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Jazeera Airways launched its first direct flight between Kuwait and Sochi, Russia, marking the opening of a new air corridor between the Gulf a ...
Saudia, WestJet to boost international air connectivity
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Saudia has signed a partnership agreement with Canada’s WestJet, one of North America’s leading airlines, to strengthen existing co ...
Saudi TDF launches its fourth graduate training programme
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has opened applications for the fourth edition of the Tourism Oluo Programme, a key development initiative a ...
Jeddah Airport welcomes 25.5m passengers in first half of 2025
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah Airport) continued its upward operational momentum in the first half of 2025, announcing record-br ...
300 leaders to tackle AI, workforce issues at IAC
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
The 12th edition of the India Association Congress (IAC) is set to take place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 29-30 August 2025. ...
Air Arabia boosts Warsaw network with new daily service
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights from Sharjah In ...
Tourism will hit 30bn visits by 2034, outpacing growth: report
Tue, 08 Jul 2025
The World Economic Forum has released a report predicting that the travel and tourism industry will serve 30 billion tourist trips by 2034, con ...
Etihad Airways launches debut flights to Atlanta
Sat, 05 Jul 2025
UAE national airline Etihad Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its US footprint and connecting the cultural and ...
Air France–KLM set to buy majority stake in SAS
Sat, 05 Jul 2025
Air France–KLM has announced that it is initiating proceedings to take a majority stake in Scandinavian carrier SAS. The group currently ...
flydubai, emaratech to introduce smart biometric gates
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
flydubai has partnered with emaratech, a leading technology organisation in the UAE, to implement smart border control solutions for it ...
Ethiopian Airlines launches new passenger service to Porto
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially launched a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal. < ...
SalamAir reports 12pc improvement in OTP for Q2
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, has reported a 12% improvement in On-Time Performance (OTP) for Q2 2025, reaching an OTP of 88%. ...
Park Hyatt emerges in South Africa
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in the African re ...
Kleindienst Group to open Hygge Hotel in 2027
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Kleindienst Group has unveiled the concept of Hygge Hotel, a new property set to open in H1 2027 as part of its flagship destination, The Heart ...
UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will host a thrilling middleweight fight on 2 ...
SAS orders 55 Embraer aircraft for growth, regional connectivity
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 air ...
KSA residents embrace short getaways: Visa Data
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Travelers from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) took full advantage of this year’s extended Eid Al Adha break, turning the six-day (June 5-1 ...
Gulf visitors favour meaningful destinations: research
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
New research by PwC Middle East, in collaboration with Mabrian Technologies, a global travel intelligence platform, reveals that visitor prefer ...
KFIA achieves level 4 in ACI customer experience accreditation
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) has reached a significant milestone by earning Level 4 in the Customer Experience Accreditation program ...
Abu Dhabi's hotel revenues surge to $230m in April
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi generated revenues amounting to AED847 million ($230 million) in April - of which AED540 million ($147 millio ...
Archer conducts test flights of its midnight eVTOL in Abu Dhabi
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Archer Aviation has announced that it has conducted test flights of its midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi servic ...
H Dubai champions hospitality with one million prompters
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
The H Dubai, a modern hotel in Dubai, has become the first hotel in the city to complete the One Million Prompters programme by Dubai Future Fo ...
Wego is MENA's top travel app for three years running
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Wego, the top travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has become the most download ...
Etihad Airways expands global network with three new routes
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Etihad Airways has announced three additional new destinations to further expand its global network. The airline will add seasonal flig ...
flydubai starts new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar fac ...
UAE residents plan international travel for 2025: survey
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
The Allianz Partners Travel Index 2025, which surveyed 500 people in the UAE regarding their travel plans, preferences and concerns for the yea ...
Aroya Cruises launches first voyage in Mediterranean
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Aroya Cruises, a subsidiary of Cruise Saudi and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, has announced the launch of its inaugural Mediterran ...
Air Arabia adds Prague to its expanding European network
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the launch of a new non-s ...
Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Syria
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights between Kuwait and Damascus, marking a milestone for the first time in over 13 years.
Shaza Hotels pursues new growth opportunities
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Amid rising demand for regionally inspired hospitality experiences, Shaza Hotels is emerging as a leading regional brand poised for strategic e ...
ATPI appoints first female GM in KSA
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
ATPI, a global leader in business travel and events management, has appointed Zara Higgins as General Manager for Saudi Arabia, signalling its ...
Kids go free on Yas Island this summer
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
The popular Kids Go Free offer is back on Yas Island, giving families unbeatable value from 1 June to 30 September. < ...
UNEXPECTED GUEST: Snake on plane delays flight in Australia
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
An Australian domestic flight was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane’s cargo hold, officials said on Wed ...
Celestyal launches 2027 programme
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Celestyal has unveiled its programme of 2027 and early 2028 sailings - its earliest-ever season launch. The year-round programme, which is on s ...
Swiss-Belhotel blends smart tech with personal touch
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Swiss-Belhotel International, a global hospitality group with 18 brands, is enhancing hotel experiences through innovation, human-centric techn ...
Qatar Calendar's July features festivals, activities
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
This July, Qatar Calendar delivers a dynamic blend of cultural exhibitions, live entertainment, family-friendly festivals and interactive works ...