Confidence, optimism return as ATM 2026 closes on a high note

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

A tangible sense of confidence and optimism ran through Arabian Travel Market 2026, which concluded in Dubai on Thursday with major announcements and deals.

UAE hotels hit 85pc occupancy in early 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

UAE hospitality recorded a strong start to 2026, with hotel occupancy at around 85% and revenues surpassing AED 9.8 billion ($2.7 billion), marking a 17% year-on-year increase in January and February .

Abu Dhabi welcomes 26.6m visitors, hotel revenues up 19.5pc in 2025

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Abu Dhabi attracted a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, strengthening its cultural and tourism appeal. Hotel revenue rose 19.5% to AED 9.1 billion ($2.4 billion), MICE delegates reached 2.2 million, and event attendance hit 4.2 million.