OMRAN Group launches Sustainability Ambassadors Initiative
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The Sustainability Ambassadors initiative was launched at Safana Bint Hatim Al Tai School in Yiti, Oman, in a collaborative effort between the ...
UAE Hotel establishments welcome over 16m guests in H1
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that hotel establishments in the UAE welcomed more than 16.1 million gue ...
China Eastern Airlines to start Oman direct flights November 30
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Oman Airports has announced the launch of a new direct air route connecting Oman with China, starting November 30.
Over 1m visitors to Dhofar by end of August 2025
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The number of visitors to Dhofar Governorate in Oman during the Khareef (monsoon) season from June 21 to August 31, 2025, increased by 2 per ce ...
Oman Air wins APEX World Class award for second consecutive year
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has been awarded the 2026 APEX World Class award, marking the second consecutive year it has earned the ...
UN Tourism launches Social Innovation Challenge
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
UN Tourism has launched the Social Innovation Challenge, a global call to empower and accelerate startups and scaleups that implement sustainab ...
iGA Istanbul Airport to host 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that iGA Istanbul Airport will host the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experienc ...
Ethiopian Airlines honoured as 2026 Four Star Global Airline
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised as the 2026 Four Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). ...
Turkish Airlines wins APEX World Class Award for fifth time
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkiye, has been awarded with “World Class” award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Asso ...
China International MICE Exchange 2026 to debut in November
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) was officially launched in Beijing, with its inaugural edition scheduled for November 3-5, 2026.
UAE’s first cobra waterslide opens in Al Ain
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain has launched the Cobra Waterslide, introducing one of the iconic water attractions to the Garden City of ...
KSA committed to inclusive tourism: Princess Haifa
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable, inclusive tourism, solidifying its position as a global tourism leader at the G20 To ...
Gulf Air recognised as 2026 APEX Five Star Major Airline
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has once again been recognised among the world’s leading airlines, earning the prestigious APE ...
Emirates takes home 2 global accolades at APEX awards
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Emirates received global recognition on Wedensday at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, winning 2 notable awards – the ...
2 MILLION: Etihad achieves passenger milestone in August
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Etihad Airways marked a historic milestone in August as the airline carried more than 2 million passengers in a single month for the first time ...
UAE scores high in aviation safety oversight
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The UAE achieved a score of 98.86% in ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, ranking among the highest worldwide, according to ...
Kempinski Hotels names new Chief Development Officer
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, tasking him with helping to shape the brand&rsqu ...
Connections Cruise Arabia to boost GCC tourism
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Connections, a Jacobs Media brand, has announced the launch of the inaugural Connections Cruise Arabia Leadership Summit.
Ciel Dubai Marina Vignette Collection to open in November
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
IHG's Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection will open in November 2025, becoming the world's tallest hotel with the highest infinity p ...
UN Tourism Hosts first regional workshop on wellness tourism
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
UN Tourism held the first Workshop on Wellness Tourism in the Middle East, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and developing innovativ ...
Ras Al Khaimah sees strong tourism growth in H1
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism sector experienced strong momentum in H1 2025, contributing approximately 5% to the Emirate’s GDP, said CB ...
UN Tourism showcases investment opportunities at South Africa
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
UN Tourism has connected public and private sector leaders to highlight the enormous opportunities of investing in Africa’s growing touri ...
Jeddah Airport receives Customer Experience Accreditation
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
The Airports Council International (ACI) awarded King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah the level three accreditation in the ACI World& ...
Kuwait Airways offers 20pc off for retirees, 15pc for companions
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Kuwait Airways has announced exclusive offers for retired citizens, offering a 20 per cent discount for retired passengers and a 15 per cent di ...
Qatar Airways Holidays launch FIFA World Cup 26 travel packages
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Qatar Airways and Qatar Airways Holidays, the airline’s leisure division, have reintroduced FIFA World Cup travel packages ahead of the n ...
Emirates Skywards introduces flight rewards in Premium Economy
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Emirates Skywards has officially unlocked flight rewards for Premium Economy travel. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydub ...
Hawar Resort hosts Youth Skills Empowerment Day
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Hawar Resort by Mantis hosted its first Youth Skills Empowerment Day in collaboration with Bahrain’s Al Sanabel Orphan Care Society.
TOURISE Awards unveils shortlist of world-leading destinations
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
The shortlist for the inaugural TOURISE Awards has been revealed, putting the spotlight on destinations that are rewriting the rules of travel. ...
Legacy Hotels Holding officially launches
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Legacy Hotels Holding has announced its official launch; introducing a vision to redefine hospitality across the Middle East, North Africa, the ...
Shangri-La hotels will unite for Taste of Shangri-La
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Shangri-La hotels across the Middle East, Europe, the UK, India, the Indian Ocean and the Americas will unite this October 2025 for Taste of Sh ...
Air Canada expands its network for summer 2026
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Air Canada, the country’s flag carrier, has announced its international network for Summer 2026, with new destinations and expanded servi ...
AZIMUTH music weekend returns to AlUla this September
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
AZIMUTH, Saudi Arabia’s anticipated music, entertainment, and art festival, returns to AlUla from September 25-26.
SalamAir operates 962 flights during Khareef 2025
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, announced record results during the Khareef 2025 season in Salalah. B ...
Sun Siyam marks 35 years with cultural brand transformation
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Sun Siyam, a Maldivian hospitality group, has undergone a transformation to celebrate 35 years of service. The ...
Travel professionals keen on tech adoption: RateHawk
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Despite 92 per cent of travel professionals saying they’re happy in their jobs, new research from RateHawk reveals that many of them still ...
flydubai, TAROM form new interline partnership
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a new strategic interline agreement with TAROM, Romania’s flagship carrier, offering its ...
RX launches WTM Spotlight with inaugural event in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), World Travel Market (WTM), and WTM events in Cape T ...
NSG to enhance in-flight connectivity for airlines, passengers
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s commercial space services provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to ac ...
Flyadeal, HTS partner to boost passenger flexibility
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, and Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS), a global travel technology platform, have announced the l ...
Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy reached record-high for August
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data ...
Emirates to deploy the Airbus A350 to Hangzhou
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China on its daily service from October 26. Coming jus ...
International tourism up 5%; 690m travel in H1
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
International tourist arrivals grew 5% in the first six months of 2025 compared to same period of 2024. This is about 4% above pre-pandemic lev ...
TPConnects launches EGYPTAIR NDC on Iris
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
TPConnects, a travel content aggregation and distribution technology company, has announced the launch of EGYPTAIR's NDC (New Distribution ...
Esports World Cup 2025 captivates millions of global viewers
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) has concluded after seven weeks of competition across 25 tournaments and 24 titles. EWC broadcasts ...
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane remains a Jazz Age icon
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Located opposite Green Park, a few minutes from Buckingham Palace and just down the road from Hyde Park, Harrods and the many other luxury bout ...
Riyadh selected as host for Routes World 2026
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), a global event that will shape the future of a ...
Abu Dhabi sets sail for Seatrade Europe 2025
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will showcase its world-class cruise offerings at Seatrade Europe 2025 in Hamburg ...
DW Travel, Uniglobe to enhance corporate travel services in Mideast
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
DW Travel, a leading travel management company in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with Uniglobe Travel, a global travel ...
Siyam World Maldives, MATI host tourism programme
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Siyam World Maldives, in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), recently hosted the Discover Tourism: Explore ...
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Misrata
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Turkish Airlines has resumed its Misrata flights, as its third destination in Libya, following Tripoli and Benghazi. ...
Qatar Airways, China Southern Airlines expand codeshare partnership
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership and an increase in frequencies between Doh ...
Emirates extends Premium Economy to all A380 New York flights
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Emirates has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy ...
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 delivers its biggest-ever edition
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 has concluded its dynamic and value-packed season to date, delivering a summer well spent for hundreds of tho ...
CONNECT. XCITE Mena showcases luxury hospitality to buyers
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
The second edition of CONNECT. XCITE Mena, formerly Connect. China, concluded in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Doha, showcasing the region's p ...
Kimpton debuts in Mideast with Kimpton KAFD Riyadh
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has officially opened in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), marking the brand's first location in the region. ...
UAE's air transport creates leading global aviation network: GCAA
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Over just five decades, the UAE’s air transport sector underwent a remarkable transformation into a fully integrated global aviation syst ...
Saudi Tourism unveils global 'Unreal Calendar' featuring Ronaldo
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has unveiled the “Unreal Calendar”, a centerpiece of its bold new global campaign featuring football ...
Rove Hotels, IRTH Group introduce HQ by Rove
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Rove Hotels and IRTH Group have introduced HQ by Rove, a hospitality-led office concept that integrates work, life, and play. &nbs ...
Etihad Airways launches Winter Sale campaign
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Etihad Airways , the national airline of the UAE, has launched its Winter Sale campaign, offering discounts on economy class tickets to select ...
DXB LIVE grows 40pc in H1 2025, serving 127 events
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), continues to elevate its regional and glo ...
CAE opens business aviation training centre in Vienna
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
CAE, global aviation training leader, has officially inaugurated its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe, CAE Vienna.
Ras Al Khaimah tourism revenue up 9pc in H1 2025
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed over 654,000 visitors in the first half of 2025, recording a 6 per cent increase in arrivals and a 9 per cent rise in tou ...
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs to more than 81pc: research
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Hotel occupancy levels across Dubai reached more than 81 per cent - up 4.5 per cent year-on-year- with the number of international visitors cli ...
Mandarin Oriental to open in Seoul
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Mandarin Oriental is set to open a luxury hotel in Seoul, South Korea, in 2030. The boutique-style property will offer an intimate and resident ...
IHG expands Garner brand to Southeast Asia
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a leader in hospitality, announces the launch of Garner hotels in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Cen ...
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort opens in Dominican Republic
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive beachfront resort located in ...
W Hotels unveils transformation of W New York – Union Square
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has announced a $100 million reimagination of W New York – Union Square, a 256-room ...
Kuwait Airways launches Economy Class – Zero Bag category
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Kuwait Airways has launched the Economy Class – Zero Bag category, enabling passengers to travel on Kuwait Airways flights with only thei ...
Riyadh to welcome 6th edition of Saudi Event Show
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
The Saudi Event Show (SES), one of the Kingdom’s largest gatherings for the events and MICE industry, will return to Riyadh on September ...
Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Madrid, Colombo in October
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of its operations to Madrid, Spain, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, commencing October 26. < ...
Qatar Airways set to add Red Sea in its global network
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
Qatar Airways has announced the upcoming launch of operations at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia with three weekly flights from October 21, mak ...
Dubai Airports features artists with determination at DXB
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
Dubai Airports, in collaboration with Mawaheb, a Dubai-based art studio for People of Determination, unveiled a new exhibition at Dubai Interna ...
flydubai opens Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the opening of applications for its Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Apprenticeship, invit ...
Austrian Airlines to start 5 nonstop Vienna-Dubai flights
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
Austrian Airlines will add five nonstop flights per week from Dubai to Vienna to its winter flight schedule 2025/2026 – with the inaugural ...
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort appoints new Director of Operations
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Anantara World Islands Resort has appointed Suresh Ferdinandusz as Director of Operations, effective July 2025. ...
PLE launches Private Luxury Dubai, event set for March 2026
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Private Luxury Events (PLE) has unveiled its 2026 global calendar, headlined by the launch of Private Luxury Dubai, a new event designed for th ...
Millennium partners with PKFARE to strengthen distribution
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
PKFARE, a leading global travel product aggregator, has announced a strategic partnership with Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a leading g ...
Gulf Air to operate seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced the launch of its seasonal service to the city of El Alamein in Egypt.
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Libyan city after a decade
Thu, 04 Sep 2025
Turkish Airlines has announced that it has resumed operations to Misrata, its third destination in Libya, following the launch of flights to Tr ...
Jazeera Airways launches direct flights to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced the relaunch of direct flights to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the United Arab ...
Emirates strengthens commercial leadership team with 5 appointments
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of gr ...
Swiss-Belhotel growth strategy on track
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Swiss-Belhotel International has reported a steady return to operational normalcy following recent geopolitical challenges that briefly impacte ...
ATM 2026 to focus on forces driving future of global travel
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has officially announced the theme for the 2026 edition of the leading international travel and tourism event in th ...
Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel appoints new General Manager
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel has appointed Laith Naber as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of leadership experience within ...
TBO to acquire Classic Vacations; to expand into North America
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
TBO, based in Gurugram, India, has announced its agreement to acquire US-based Classic Vacations from Phoenix-based investment firm, The Najafi ...
Saudia Group signs circular economy deal with Loop
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Loop, a leading Saudi company specialising in circular economy and sustainable ...
China Southern Airlines starts Guangzhou - Riyadh flights
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
China Southern Airlines has launched the first direct flights from Guangzhou, China, to Riyadh. The new route ...
Balancing in-person, innovation ‘key for events sector growth’
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
When the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) selected Bahrain to host the inaugural ICCA Middle East Summit 2025, it was a ...
Future Hospitality Summit launches PitchPoint for startups
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
The Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is giving hospitality brands and technology start-ups a unique opportunity to promote their bus ...
Business events sector set to boom in Mideast backed by AI
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
The business events sector is going to boom in the Middle East with technology being a critical driver, Dr Senthil Gopinath, Chief Executive Of ...
Bahrain 'has potential to be global hub for business tourism’
Sun, 07 Sep 2025
Bahrain has the potential to become a major hub for business tourism and meetings in the region, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) ...
ICCA Middle East Summit kicks off in Bahrain
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Middle East Summit 2025 kicked off in Bahrain on Monday with a day of powerful ins ...
Abu Dhabi hosts largest gathering of Chinese travel professionals outside of China
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
The world’s largest gathering of Chinese travel industry professionals ever staged outside of China took place recently in Al Ain, Abu Dh ...
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new airport at Yabello
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has inaugurated its new a ...
Etihad launches GuestSeat sale for new destinations
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Etihad Guest has launched this weekend its biggest GuestSeat sale offering up to 50% reduction on GuestSeat fares to a selection of the airline ...
Aqaba to host top destination wedding planners at DWP Congress
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Aqaba, Jordan, will become the focal point of the global destination weddings and luxury celebrations industry when it hosts the 11th Annual De ...
Marhaba enters UK, launches Meet & Greet services in Manchester
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Marhaba, dnata’s leading airport hospitality brand, has launched its renowned Meet & Greet services at Manchester Airport, marking it ...
Queen Alia airport passenger numbers rise 2.9% in July
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan, has welcomed 979,525 passengers during July 2025 - a 2.9% increase compared to the sa ...
China summit in Abu Dhabi breaks records
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
The China Visitors Summit (CVS) has set a new milestone — hosting the largest gathering of Chinese travel agents and tour operato ...
Global air passenger demand up 4% in July, says IATA
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), surged by 4% last month when compared to July 2024, according to data ...