ABU DHABI'S LONG GAME
September 2026 2309
Abu Dhabi is executing a trade-first growth strategy designed to lengthen visitor stays, diversify key source markets, and equip commercial travel partners with...
Collective momentum
September 2026 1191
The travel and tourism industry has always demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt. Recent challenges have tested that resilience once again, while reinforci...
Delta sets historic nonstop Atlanta-Riyadh service for October
September 2026 1060
Delta Air Lines is expanding its global network with the introduction of new nonstop service between Riyadh and Atlanta, marking the airline’s inaugural direct ...
Atmosphere Core scales ESG milestones
September 2026 1190
Hospitality operator Atmosphere Core has unveiled its latest Core Impact sustainability figures, demonstrating significant progress in renewable energy adoption...
Destination Barbados: more than sun, sand and sea
September 2026 1532
While famed for its postcard-perfect sun, sand, and sea, Barbados is an island of remarkable contrasts and cultural vitality. From off-road safaris across histo...
Red Sea Global renews Al-Ahli sponsorship
September 2026 1095
Red Sea Global (RSG), a PIF company and regenerative tourism developer, has renewed its sponsorship of Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club for the 2026-2027 season, ext...
How 2026 is reshaping the VIP charter map
September 2026 2104
For the VIP charter segment in EMEA, the first half of 2026 was marked by geopolitical instability redrawing long-established routes, newcomers turning to priva...
Germany elevates nature tourism with scenic attractions
September 2026 843
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) is showcasing a collection of elevated nature attractions that offer travellers new ways to experience the country’s d...
Retaj Hotels & Hospitality: Shaping the Next Chapter of Family-Focused Hospitality
September 2026 1188
Medhat Nouby, CEO of Retaj Hotels & Hospitality, discusses the forces reshaping hospitality across the Middle East, and where he sees the greatest opportuni...
Rosewood AMAALA opens in Saudi Arabia
September 2026 915
Rosewood AMAALA has opened in Triple Bay, Saudi Arabia's new wellness destination on the northwestern Red Sea coast, where the Tabuk mountains meet the world's ...
Igniting investment at IBTM World 2026
September 2026 2488
IBTM Ignite, a unique programme connecting investors with the next generation of businesses shaping the future of the events industry, will return to IBTM World...
Airports are transforming with digital and green tech
September 2026 1036
Technology is revolutionising the airport industry, introducing fundamental changes in how airports are designed, operated, financed, and experienced. Airports ...
Travel protection is evolving - are travellers keeping up?
September 2026 999
Travel has become increasingly unpredictable over the past few years, from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events to flight disruptions and evolving h...
PATA Travel Mart 2026 brings the travel industry to Sarawak
September 2026 2311
The 75th edition of PATA Travel Mart (PTM) took place in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia, recently (August 18 to 20).Marking the first time that the t...
Sabre confirmed as official ATM travel tech partner
September 2026 1881
Sabre has been confirmed as the official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026.The appointment comes as travel businesses increa...
Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils luxury Townhomes
September 2026 1139
Wynn Al Marjan Island has introduced its newest luxury accommodation tier, the Townhomes, situated within Enclave, the resort’s dedicated boutique hotel-within-...
Seychelles attracts GCC family and multi-gen travel
September 2026 1143
Long known as a honeymoon destination, Seychelles is increasingly emerging as an appealing choice for families seeking a relaxed island escape.Hendrick Calles, ...
Egyptian Tourism Authority joins WTTC
September 2026 1510
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) as a Destination Partner, strengthening cooperation to support E...
Korea posts record tourism surplus
September 2026 1021
Korea’s tourism balance recorded a $596.6 million surplus in June 2026, its highest since the Covid-19 pandemic and second highest since October 2008, according...
Six Senses sets Q4 UAE debut on Palm Jumeirah
September 2026 1388
Six Senses sets Q4 UAE debut on Palm JumeirahDubai’s hospitality scene is renowned for monumental scale and high-octane energy, but the arrival of Six Senses Th...
Niva welcomes the discerning traveller
September 2026 2340
Niva Hotels & Resorts, the premium, lifestyle-led hospitality brand from Maldivian-owned Versa Hospitality, is created for travellers seeking experiences th...
Reinventing hospitality education for the real world
September 2026 2565
For decades, hospitality higher education has relied on a familiar formula: lectures, textbooks, memorisation-based exams, and hypothetical case studies. This a...
Radisson targets 60pc conversion share in region
September 2026 1513
Radisson Hotel Group is recalibrating its development strategy across the Middle East, North-East Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean, leaning heavily into as...
Jannah rebrands Dubai Creek Hotel
September 2026 1017
Jannah Hotels & Resorts has announced the rebranding of Edge Creekside Hotel to Jannah Dubai Creek Hotel, bringing the property under its flagship brand as ...
RateHawk reports 78pc growth in API bookings in H1
September 2026 2842
RateHawk, the B2B travel technology platform of Emerging Travel Group, recorded strong growth in API adoption during the first half of 2026, reflecting rising d...
Accor, Al Qimmah boost Saudi hotel pipeline
September 2026 3210
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced that it has sealed a strategic deal with Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of Bin Dawood Investment Co...
RAH GILI brings playful luxury and soul back to the Maldives
September 2026 1228
In an increasingly mature luxury market, RAH GILI MALDIVES is redefining the private-island getaway by blending classic Maldivian charm with a playful, high-ene...
Level up your winters with Palazzo Versace Dubai
September 2026 1045
Escape to Dubai this winter and experience a luxurious stay at Palazzo Versace Dubai, where elegant surroundings, exceptional dining and moments of relaxation c...
Exhibition World Bahrain named best large venue
September 2026 1182
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has been named Best Venue More Than 10,000 sqm at the Middle East Event Awards 2026, further cementing its position as one of the...
NCL unveils Great Tides Waterpark
September 2026 1292
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the first images of Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, ahead of its opening on September 4, 202...
IHG debuts Noted Collection in Riyadh
September 2026 7896
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment to introduce Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG, m...
Dubai honours 237 hotels with Sustainable Tourism Stamp
September 2026 1364
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has recognised 237 hotels in the third cycle of its Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp, marking a rise in p...
RSG, Darksky co-develop first night-sky certification
September 2026 1444
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind Saudi Arabia’s flagship regenerative tourism destinations, has partnered with DarkSky International to launch the wor...
Atlantis Dubai pioneers green stay
September 2026 1060
Atlantis Dubai has reaffirmed its regional leadership in responsible hospitality after securing three prestigious sustainability accreditations across its desti...
FIFA unveils Women’s World Cup 2027 schedule
September 2026 2401
FIFA has officially released the 64-fixture match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, unlocking significant long-haul outbound opportunities fo...
Arsenal and Emirates extend partnership
September 2026 1127
Arsenal Football Club and Emirates have recently announced a long-term renewal of their partnership through 2033, extending one of football’s most enduring comm...
Saudi Arabia wins Formula E award
September 2026 1275
Saudi Arabia has become the first recipient of Formula E’s new Best Host Country award, recognising its contribution to event delivery, infrastructure and partn...
Saudi turned hydration breaks into travel inspiration
September 2026 892
Saudi Tourism Authority transformed the FIFA World Cup’s three-minute hydration break into a live Instagram competition promoting Saudi travel.Held from July 11...
Visit Qatar returns to Goodwood 2026
September 2026 1599
Visit Qatar returned as presenting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2026, held from July 28 to August 1 in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The partnership fo...
Etihad adds Gothenburg to global network
September 2026 871
Etihad Airways will launch a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, Sweden, from December 17, 2026. Operating four times weekly until March 21, ...
Malaysia leads the way in Muslim-friendly travel
September 2026 1191
Malaysia has once again been ranked the world's leading Muslim-friendly destination in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025, re...
Saudi luxury travel shifts beyond traditional
September 2026 1583
As global hotel groups, tourism boards and luxury brands compete for a share of Saudi Arabia’s growing outbound travel market, industry leaders are being urged ...
In Breif
September 2026 810
Sharjah focuses on Faya UNESCO SiteOne year after Faya Palaeolandscape was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Sharjah has expanded research, conse...
Emaar Hospitality to launch Vida Aljada
September 2026 1171
Emaar Hospitality Group is set to introduce Vida Aljada (bookings open from this month, September), bringing a fresh lifestyle hospitality experience to Sharjah...
Melodies by The Leela scores brand’s sonic identity
September 2026 1151
For over 40 years, The Leela has expressed the richness of India through architecture, craftsmanship, cuisine, wellness and service. With Melodies by The Leela,...
Spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector
September 2026 1608
Saudi Arabia is reshaping the global tourism landscape at remarkable speed. Guided by Vision 2030, sustained investment across hospitality, aviation, culture, e...
WTE Miami will connect travel adviser to the future
September 2026 1839
WTE Miami 2026 (October 27 to 28, 2026) will host the largest international gathering of travel and tourism products in the US this year. The event will bring t...
DUCO Travel Summit enters new chapter following acquisition
September 2026 1117
DUCO Travel Summit has embarked on a new era following its acquisition by an entrepreneurial investment fund led by incoming President and Partner Rebeca Pinhei...
Emirates launches crypto payment solution
September 2026 889
Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay, enabling eligible UAE residents to use the digital payment solution when booking flights through emirates.com and the Emir...
HBX Group partners with Sabre
September 2026 814
HBX Group has announced a strategic partnership with Sabre to expand access to its global accommodation portfolio across Sabre’s worldwide network of travel age...
The World Governments Summit Organisation
September 2026 1138
The World Governments Summit Organisation (WGSO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen global cooper...
Marriott International
September 2026 1057
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places to develop nine properties with more than 1,500 keys across E...
ACCIONA Cultura
September 2026 871
ACCIONA Cultura has completed Riyadh Air’s Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, marking a milestone ahead of the new Saudi national air...
SAL Logistics Services
September 2026 966
SAL Logistics Services has become the first company in Saudi Arabia and the second in the Middle East and North Africa to receive the IATA Security Management S...
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce
September 2026 1201
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has discussed measures to strengthen tourism sustainability and hospitality standards, alongside a new incentive pa...
Virtuoso
September 2026 718
Virtuoso honoured leading travel advisors and partners at its Global Stewardship Awards during the Under One Sky lunch at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. The...
Marjan and Wynn
September 2026 1029
Marjan and Wynn Resorts have broken ground on Janu Al Marjan Island, their second joint venture on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Scheduled to open in 2029...
barq and Riyadh Air
September 2026 1039
Saudi fintech company barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop an integrated payment technology solution for the airline. Under the part...
Bernardini heads Pullman Dubai Downtown
September 2026 969
Pullman Dubai Downtown has appointed Alfio Bernardini as General Manager. He brings extensive hospitality experience across luxury and upscale hotels. Most rece...
Mark Eletr joins Hilton Maldives Amingiri
September 2026 929
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa has appointed Mark Eletr as General Manager. He brings more than 30 years of international hospitality experience. He ...
Lota joins Marriott Al Forsan
September 2026 951
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi has appointed Lotachukwu (Lota) Monyei as Director of PR & Marketing. Most recently, she served as Senior Manager - Mark...
Langham Hospitality appoints COO
September 2026 916
Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Nils-Arne Schroeder as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than 30 years of global hospitality leadership experience...
Dubai Airports strengthens leadership team
September 2026 1058
Dubai Airports has announced three senior leadership appointments to support future growth at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum Int...
AMSA VUE strengthens leadership team
September 2026 1064
AMSA VUE strengthens its pre-opening leadership team with four senior appointments ahead of its launch in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. Ehab Barghouth has been a...
Alila names Cluster GM
September 2026 1365
Alila Hotels & Resorts has appointed Nebi Ozan Ozdemir as Cluster General Manager of Alila Hinu Bay and Alila Jabal Akhdar. Previously General Manager of Al...
Aven Hospitality appoints VP
September 2026 979
Aven Hospitality has appointed Heather Lisagor as Vice President, Innovation and Product Excellence. She brings more than 20 years of product and innovatio...
Guggenheim names inaugural director
September 2026 881
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has appointed Dr Valerie Hillings as its inaugural Director. Most recently, she served as Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art...
RAKTDA strengthens its leadership team
September 2026 971
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority strengthens its executive leadership team with two senior appointments. Emma Campbell has been appointed as Ch...