Beyond the bot
October 2026 1162
As agentic AI threatens to commoditise simple bookings, Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director, TBO, reveals an actionable roadmap to future-p...
Mantis Collection charts Saudi expansion
October 2026 850
Mantis Collection, Accor’s boutique eco-hospitality brand rooted in conservation and community, has officially made its debut in Saudi Arabia with the opening o...
Cruising goes niche
October 2026 1080
Cruise tourism is carving out an increasingly dominant footprint across Middle East travel portfolios, evolving far beyond conventional mass-market sailings int...
Rewriting the river playbook
October 2026 751
From fairytale European Christmas markets to an ambitious ultra-luxury debut on India’s sacred waters, Scenic Group is expanding horizons for Middle East river ...
Middle East travellers should book cruises earlier
October 2026 738
Speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Mohamed Saeed, Managing Director – Middle East for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara & Silv...
AROYA Cruises charts growth from Red Sea to grand voyages
October 2026 694
Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises is picking up strong momentum across the region, buoyed by full-ship sailings and dedicated cultural itinerar...
Island upgrades and new vessel: NCL
October 2026 874
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is placing significant strategic emphasis on the Middle East, leveraging major infrastructure investments across its fleet and priva...
Gran Meliá prepares for UAE debut
October 2026 904
Meliá Hotels International is set to bring its flagship luxury brand to the GCC with the upcoming launch of J1 Hotel, a Gran Meliá Hotel. Situated at the tip of...
Accor Plus expands into the Middle East
October 2026 730
Accor Plus is bringing its subscription model to the Middle East, marking the brand’s first major expansion beyond its established 30-year footprint in Asia Pac...
Legacy Hotels charts tailored multi-brand growth
October 2026 705
Legacy Hotels Holding made its inaugural appearance under its consolidated group identity at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, backing its regional growth ambit...
From Riyadh villas to Marjan Island, Ascott accelerates regional growth
October 2026 798
At Arabian Travel Market, The Ascott Limited (Acott) unveiled an ambitious regional roadmap confirming the opening of 16 new properties across the Middle East, ...
GCC inbound surges as Qatar welcomes 2.34m visitors
October 2026 798
Qatar’s tourism sector recorded 2.338 million international visitor arrivals between January and August 2026, driven by sustained demand from neighbouring Gulf ...
Kuwait introduces commercial sea taxis
October 2026 576
Kuwait has officially introduced commercial licensing for sea taxis, marine recreation, and coastal waterborne enterprise, unlocking private-sector investment a...
Saudi Arabia sets dates for TOURISE 2027
October 2026 563
Saudi Arabia has confirmed the return of its flagship global tourism platform, scheduling the TOURISE 2027 Summit from March 23 to 25, 2027 in Riyadh under the ...
Desert Rock receives three MICHELIN Keys
October 2026 742
Desert Rock Resort has made history as the first property in Saudi Arabia to be awarded Three MICHELIN Keys, the highest honour in the MICHELIN Guide’s global h...
Marjan Hospitality announces refurbishment programme
October 2026 569
Marjan Hospitality is continuing to invest in the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality offering with major refurbishment programmes underway at Rixos Al Ma...
Millennium & Copthorne, MENAT builds 29-project pipeline
October 2026 773
Millennium & Copthorne, MENAT has announced a 29-project development pipeline comprising 11,736 hotel and residence units across six markets. The pipeline d...
NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta opens
October 2026 668
UAE-headquartered real estate and hospitality developer Seven Tides has announced the official launch of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, following a significan...
Emirates backs travel trade amid expansion drive, new plane deliveries
October 2026 1139
Emirates is entering an accelerated growth phase driven by incoming widebody deliveries, the aggressive rollout of its Premium Economy cabin, and deepened trade...
Abu Dhabi Stopover expands to Al Ain
October 2026 645
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways have expanded their Abu Dhabi Stopover programme to include Al Ain, providi...
Oman Air boosts Salalah capacity
October 2026 820
Oman Air increased capacity to Salalah by 16 per cent during the 2026 Khareef season, carrying 270,000 passengers into the city between mid-June and mid-Septemb...
Jamaica targets GCC with experiential island journeys
October 2026 603
Jamaica is setting its sights firmly on the Middle East, leveraging expanding flight connections, multi-destination itineraries, and tailored trade engagement t...
Dubai tourism rebound powered by market agility
October 2026 905
Dubai’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate solid resilience, recording 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026 - its strongest monthly volu...
Japan aims to take GCC travellers to new regions
October 2026 6444
Japan is actively pivoting its tourism strategy in the Middle East to highlight regional diversity and luxury experiences. TTN speaks with Daisuke Kobayashi, Ex...
Sarawak highlights its unique culture, nature and cuisine
October 2026 739
Directly connected to major cities around the world, tourists have long been drawn to the iconic skyline of Kuala Lumpur. However, other parts of M...
Voices shaping Saudi travel at WTM Spotlight Riyadh
October 2026 655
Held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh concluded on a high note, serving as a dynamic platform ...
WTE Miami 2026 sets sights on future travel
October 2026 1251
The fourth edition of WTE Miami is set to return to the Miami Beach Convention Center from October 27 to 28, 2026, unveiling a conference programme dedicated to...
Almosafer Activities
October 2026 578
Almosafer Activities has partnered with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to integrate its portfolio of tours, activities and experiences with the Saudi Partner...
Caravan Hatta
October 2026 499
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas opened at Hatta Resorts on September 28, 2026, marking the brand’s debut in the UAE. Set in the Hajar Mountains overlooking Hatta D...
The first Dubai Mallathon
October 2026 727
The first Dubai Mallathon at Dubai International (DXB) concluded on September 4, with 2,900 people participating across four weekly events at Terminal 3. Dubai ...
Etihad Airways
October 2026 459
Etihad Airways has launched Etihad Wellbeing, a new programme bringing together products and services designed to help passengers travel more comfortably and ar...
Mleiha National Park
October 2026 468
Mleiha National Park in Sharjah will host Saturn Opposition 2026 on October 4, offering visitors an opportunity to observe Saturn during one of its most favoura...
WTM Spotlight Riyadh
October 2026 707
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh was held from September 8–10 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, bringing together Saudi and internationa...
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026
October 2026 687
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 concluded on September 15, generating more than Dh850 million in economic returns for the retail sector and supporting industries...
Saudi Event Show 2026
October 2026 711
Saudi Event Show 2026 was held in Riyadh at The Arena, bringing together professionals and businesses from Saudi Arabia’s events, entertainment and MICE sectors...
Mapping the UAE’s three-stage comeback
October 2026 777
The impact of the regional conflict has been substantial. Tourism establishments, the MICE sector, and transport operators such as airlines have all been hit si...
voco Dubai Monaco appoints Ramzy
October 2026 439
voco Dubai Monaco, The Heart of Europe, has appointed Emad Ramzy as Multi-Property General Manager. He brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience. Most...
Attard leads development for Kempinski
October 2026 512
Kempinski Group has appointed Noel Attard as Chief Development Officer. He brings 20 years of experience with the luxury hospitality group. Most recently, Attar...
Armenia appoints committee chairperson
October 2026 459
Armenia’s Ministry of Economy has appointed Anushik Avetyan as Chairperson of the Tourism Committee. Most recently, she served as Deputy Minister of Economy, ov...
RAH GILI Maldives appoints GM
October 2026 479
RAH GILI Maldives has appointed André Kretschmann as General Manager. He brings more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience. Kretschmann’s...
Scenic Group strengthens Global Leadership Team
October 2026 506
Scenic Group has strengthened its global leadership team with two senior appointments as the company enters a significant period of expansion. Sture Myrmell has...
Chedi Wadi Safar appoints GM
October 2026 457
Chedi Hospitality has appointed Tristan Delmas as General Manager of Chedi Wadi Safar. He brings more than 15 years of luxury hospitality experience. Most recen...
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri strengthens Bord Eau team
October 2026 446
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi has strengthened the team at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard with two senior appointments. Julien Poulain has been appointed Che...
Viaud moves to Anahita Mauritius
October 2026 422
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has appointed Gregory Viaud as General Manager. He brings more than 20 years of international luxury hospitality experi...
Head of sales for Cheval Collection
October 2026 490
Cheval Collection has appointed Robert Nicolas as Cluster Director of Sales for Cheval Maison The Palm and Cheval Maison Expo City Dubai. He brings more than 20...
DoubleTree Marjan appoints Ebo
October 2026 477
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has appointed Daniel Ebo as Commercial Director. He brings more than 25 years of international hospitality e...
OneReg appoints Roger Gray as Chair
October 2026 546
OneReg has appointed Roger Gray as Chair. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across aviation and infrastructure. Gray currently serves as CEO...
Alonso named SHA brand ambassador
October 2026 498
SHA has appointed two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso as Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership reflects the health and longevity group’s focus ...
TravelAI appoints Dan Godsell
October 2026 543
TravelAI has appointed Dan Godsell as Director, Governed Memory Platform. He brings two decades of travel technology and distribution experience. Most recently,...
TUI Blue appoints Louise Bates as MD
October 2026 568
TUI Hotels & Resorts has appointed Louise Bates as Managing Director of TUI Blue. She previously served as Director of Brand & Products at TUI Hotels &a...