Liv Golf, Fever announce landmark global ticketing partnership
Sun, 24 Aug 2025
Liv Golf, the global golf league energising the sport through team competition, innovative fan experiences and world-class entertainment, has a ...
UAE issues new regulation on aerodrome crisis management
Sat, 23 Aug 2025
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially published its Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) on Aerodrome Crisis Management (AC ...
Saudi Pavilion at Expo Osaka pays tribute to Kingdom's women, Manga style
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has launched Her Influence: Manga Projections, a visual tribute to influential Saudi women shaping the ...
IMF highlights Saudi tourism's growing role in economy
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the strength of Saudi Arabia's economy in its Article IV Consultation Report 20 ...
Mohammed Bin Mahfoodh Alardhi named RoyalJet Chairman
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has appointed Mohammed Bin Mahfoodh Alardhi, as the new Chairman of its boar ...
Abu Dhabi Airports appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports the operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, has appointed Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commerci ...
Red Sea Global gears up for opening of major wellness, lifestyle destination
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Set along Saudi Arabia’s spectacular Red Sea coast, Amaala is preparing to open as one of the world’s most ambitious wellness and l ...
OZEN COLLECTION marks success of a 'perfect pairing'
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
THE OZEN COLLECTION is marking four years of partnership with Bodegas Viñátigo, an esteemed Tenerife winery renowned for its extr ...
New partnership to support Rocco Forte brand expansion
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the expansion of the Rocco Forte brand ac ...
Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah visas, travel service
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Nusuk Umrah service, allowing international pilgrims to apply for Umrah visa and book ser ...
India, China reach agreement to resume direct flights
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a 2 ...
VistaJet becomes first international private jet operator in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted authorisation to VistaJet, making it the first international private ...
SalamAir expands global sales reach via Hahnair partnership
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has announced a strategic expansion of its global distribution reach through a new Dual Partnership wi ...
Hilton debuts in Pakistan with DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, marking the company’s first hotel in Pakistan. &n ...
DSS brings summer adventures for kids before schools begin
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
With the final days of summer approaching, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is keeping the magic alive for its youngest visitors with a line-u ...
TIME Hotels reports 6.3% summer occupancy growth
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, has announced positive summer 2025 results, recording significant year-on-year growth in occupancy ...
The Hospitality Network expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
The Hospitality Network (THN), an industry-leading platform that connects key decision-makers in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has a ...
Kuwait Airways launches self-service check-in system
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate travel procedures for its valued passengers, Kuwait Airways has announced the launch of a self-ser ...
Wego unveils last-minute summer family spots for UAE residents
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Wego, a travel app in Mena, has curated a list of last-minute family-friendly destinations for UAE residents to enjoy the final days of summer ...
Qatar Airways to start operations at JFK's new Terminal One by 2026
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Qatar Airways has selected the new Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York.
BWH Hotels EMEA launches fully localised Arabic website
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
BWH Hotels EMEA has launched bestwestern.sa, a fully localised Arabic Best Western Hotels website, designed to provide a seamless online experi ...
28pc of global travellers use AI for trip planning: survey
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
According to a survey, less than a third (28 per cent) of respondents globally trust AI to plan trips. However, 96 per cent of those who do are ...
Jazeera Airways launches 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' offer
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Jazeera Airways has announced an exclusive "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" promotion, making it more affordable for passengers to turn their long- ...
Private Selection Hotels & Tours expands globally with GMH alliance
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has announced an investment in Private Selection Hotels & Tours (PSH), with over 50 properties in Switzerla ...
ICAO DGCA urges Asia-Pacific States to adopt ACI recommendations
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports, made ...
Malaysia's Islamic Tourism Month returns for its fourth edition
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025 returns for its fourth edition, inviting Malaysians and global travellers to embark on a journey of rediscover ...
Razat Sultaniya Farm in Oman opens to tourists on August 18
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Oman's Royal Court Affairs will inaugurate the tourist trail at Razat Sultaniya Farm in Salalah starting today (August 18), following the r ...
New park opens in Oman's Jabal Akhdar to boost tourism
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
The Jabal Akhdar Park in the Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar, located in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman, will open today (August 18), marking an ...
Atlantis Dubai appoints new Executive Director of Sales
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Atlantis Dubai has appointed Dean Walsh as Executive Director of Sales. In his new role, Walsh will lead the global leisure market growth for b ...
Dubai hotel gives managers extra days off, remote work in wellness trial
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis hotel is introducing a month-long wellness trial in August, offering all managers and supervisors—both o ...
UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit to kick off this October
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit, set to take place on October 27, 2025, in Dubai ...
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt to debut in Thailand
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Hyatt Hotels, headquartered in Chicago, has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Chai Talay ...
Marriott to open six hotels in India with Brigade Hotel Ventures
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
US-based Marriott International has signed an agreement with The Brigade Hotel Ventures to open six hotels (940 rooms) in four markets across I ...
Royal Jordanian achieves high ranking for flight punctuality
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Royal Jordanian Airlines secured the top global ranking for on time performance for July 2025, according to the latest report by OAG, a leading ...
Wizz Air adds 16 new international routes to its Italian network
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Wizz Air, EMEA’s low-cost carrier, is further expanding its Italian network with the launch of new international routes from Venice, Mila ...
Wizz Air announces fifteen new routes from Romania
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier, has announced fifteen new routes from Romania, marking its largest expansion yet for the 2025 winter sc ...
Hyatt names new Area VP to support KSA expansion
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Hyatt has announced the appointment of Nizar Weshah as Area Vice President of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to acceler ...
FHS World 2025 marks 20 years in global hospitality investment
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
This year marks a milestone for The Bench as they celebrate 20 years in the UAE. Over the past two decades, Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has ...
Ascott expands resort portfolio to tap on rising leisure demand
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is scaling its global resort footprint through asset ...
Red Sea International Airport now receives more flights
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced that Red Sea International A ...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches seasonal flights to Yekaterinburg in Russia
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has launched new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Yekaterinburg in ...
Chedi Hospitality debuts in Japan with The Chedi Niseko
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Chedi Hospitality, known for its refined luxury and design, is set to enter the Japanese market with The Chedi Niseko, an exclusive alpine bout ...
Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium to take place in Hong Kong
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong, China, on October 21& ...
Oman Air, Turkish Airlines partner to enhance frequent flyer travel
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have announced a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) Partnership to enhance the travel experience for their ...
flydubai boosts growth with 12 new aircraft deliveries in 2025
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the ...
Airlines face rising Corsia costs as 2027 offset demand hits 79MT: IBA
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
IBA, a leading aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, reports that airlines are forecast to offset 79.25 million tonnes (MT) of carbon ...
TBO Travel Business Show expands — Hello, Doha!
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
After two high-impact years in Dubai, the TBO Travel Business Show returns in 2025 with an expanded two-city format — now coming to Doha, ...
AirBooking partners with Turkish Airlines to deliver NDC content
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
AirBooking, the IATA-certified NDC distribution platform, has announced its certification as an official Turkish Airlines TKCONNECT partner.
Adnec Group's Capital Catering earns two ISO certifications
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Adnec Group, through its dedicated catering arm, Capital Catering, has upgraded its certifications by adding internationally recognised ISO 140 ...
UAE airports receive 75.4m passengers in H1 2025
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
The UAE's civil aviation sector experienced significant growth in the first half of 2025, with airports welcoming 75.4 million passengers, ...
Air Arabia net profit up 11pc in H1; hits $925m turnover
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier in the region, has announced strong financial and operational results for the second quarter and first h ...
DXB expects over 3.6m guests during back-to-school peak
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling ba ...
SalamAir expands globally with Sabre GDS activation
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has achieved a milestone in its distribution strategy with the official launch of its offerings on Sab ...
Grand Millennium Dubai appoints new Engineering Manager
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has announced the appointment of Abid Nasir as its new Engineering Manager, bringing nearly two decades of experie ...
Adyen reports 57pc increase in AI adoption among UAE travellers
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Adyen, a leading financial technology platform, has revealed that 68 per cent of UAE travellers now use AI to book holidays, marking a 57 per c ...
Etihad achieves 19pc increase in passenger volume for July
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has released its traffic statistics for July 2025, reporting continued growth in passenger vol ...
NCL to develop 19 slide water park on its Bahamas private island
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global leader in cruise travel, has announced plans for a private island transformation on Great Stirrup Cay in ...
Central Hotels & Resorts achieves 12pc food waste reduction
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Central Hotels & Resorts, a hospitality management company in the UAE, is implementing a sustainability programme that combines operational ...
A hotel within a hotel: Melia Pattaya Hotel unveils The Level
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Melia Pattaya Hotel has unveiled a hotel within a hotel called The Level that sets apart 38 rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a ...
Dazzling Disney on Ice show opens in Exhibition World Bahrain
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
The Bahrain Summer Festival 2025 has entered a dazzling new chapter with the launch of Disney On Ice: Into the Magic, which kicked off on Tuesd ...
Exhibition World Bahrain signs deal to host Asian Youth Games
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) and the Executive Committee of the Third Asian Youth Games (AYG) have signed an agreement to host the Third Asia ...
Gulf Hotels Group reports net profit of $7.4m for Q2 2025
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Gulf Hotels Group, a leading Bahraini hospitality company, has released its financial results for the six-month period ending June 30, 202 ...
Menzies Aviation set to expand Masil ops at Mosul airport
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it will deliver ground, air cargo and fue ...
Saudi VAT refund scheme benefits tourists, GCC nationals
Wed, 13 Aug 2025
In a strategic effort to boost tourism, Saudi Arabia has launched a Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund service for international visitors. ...
Miral inspires future hospitality leaders at Ferrari World
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Miral, a leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, welcomed 26 senior hospitality management students from Abu Dh ...
Le Beauvallon reopens to guests after nearly decade
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Le Beauvallon, a landmark in the Cote d'Azur lifestyle, is transforming into a classic hotel with 25 sea-facing suites available fo ...
Ethiopian Airlines, AfDB sign airport financing mandate
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) ...
Jazeera Airways reaches $31m H1 net profit
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways reported a solid performance in the first half of 2025, despite geopolitical challenges and temporary airspace dis ...
Lufthansa to relaunch nonstop flight from Riyadh to Munich
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Lufthansa, a German airline, is set to expand its capacity in Saudi Arabia by around 50 per cent with a new connection from Riyadh to Munich, sta ...
GCC residents can now obtain tourist visa on arrival in Kuwait
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has introduced a new resolution allowing expatriates from any GCC country to enter Kuwait on a tourist visa, wh ...
Ascott expands resort portfolio with diverse brand strategy
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Ascott, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is scaling its global resort footprint through asset-light expan ...
JA Resorts & Hotels expands portfolio with two Scottish hotels
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced growth of its portfolio with the addition of Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort – a historic 240-acre e ...
Forbes Mideast reveals region’s top travel, tourism leaders
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Forbes Middle East has released the 2025 edition of its signature list spotlighting the Middle East’s Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders, ...
Hyatt sees 5% rise in business travel enquiries in Mideast
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation saw more than 42,000 meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) enquiries in the Middle East in 2024, an ...
Millennium Hotels, Taiba relaunch two properties in Madinah
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa, in partnership with Saudi Forward Hospitality Company Taiba, has announced the relaunch ...
GSTC2025 in Fiji explores solutions for sustainable tourism
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC2025) took place from August 5 to 8 at the Sheraton in Denarau, Fiji with 350 delegates from mor ...
Como Shambhala Estate unveils new era of holistic wellness
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
COMO Shambhala Estate, a Bali wellness resort celebrating its 20th anniversary and part of the COMO Group headquartered in Singapore, unveil it ...
Gekko Group appoints new CCO of Leisure division
Mon, 11 Aug 2025
Gekko Group, a leading Travel Tech company specialising in hotel distribution and digital solutions for travel professionals, announces the app ...
New Jazeera T5 General Manager to lead next growth phase
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Jazeera Airways, a leading low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, has announced the appointment of Alp Ersoy as the new General Manager of Jazeera T ...
Vatel Bahrain opens applications for 2025–2026 academic year
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Vatel Hospitality School has announced that its Bahrain branch is opening applications for the academic year 2025–2026. &nbs ...
Al Sairafi highlights Youth City 2030 role in fostering Bahraini talent
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Youth City 2030 is a pioneering national initiative designed to empower Bahraini youth and develop their skills, preparing them to represent th ...
UN Conference spotlights tourism as driver of transformation
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Tourism was in the spotlight as a powerful lever for structural transformation at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing ...
Emirates updates safety rules for power bank use onboard
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from October 1,2025. A power bank is a portable, recharge ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts reaches 1m open rooms worldwide
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality company, has announced that it has surpassed one million open rooms across the globe, as demand ...
Swiss-Belhotel expands in Africa with new hotel in Tanzania
Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a deal with Astra Capital to build a 5-star hotel in Tanzania's Masaki, Dar es Salaam. ...
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ranks 1st in Mideast, 8th globally among top landmarks
Fri, 08 Aug 2025
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi now ranks eighth globally among 25 distinguished landmarks, climbing two places from its 2024 ran ...
DCT Abu Dhabi extends partnership to host UAE Warriors; events in Al Ain too
Fri, 08 Aug 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has extended its successful partnership with Palms Sports, organiser of ...
Wingie Enuygun Group launches travel-focused MCP server
Fri, 08 Aug 2025
Wingie Enuygun Group (WEG), a leading online travel marketplace i MENA, has launched what is claimed to be the world’s first trav ...
Disney On Ice brings family magic to Bahrain Summer Festival
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Disney On Ice presents ‘Into The Magic’, an event combining the finesse of ice-skating with the familiarity of Disney characters, fro ...
Disney On Ice brings family magic to Bahrain Summer Festival
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Disney On Ice presents ‘Into The Magic’, an event combining the finesse of ice-skating with the familiarity of Disney characters, fro ...
Disney On Ice brings family magic to Bahrain Summer Festival
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Disney On Ice presents ‘Into The Magic’, an event combining the finesse of ice-skating with the familiarity of Disney characters, fro ...
Disney On Ice brings family magic to Bahrain Summer Festival
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Disney On Ice presents ‘Into The Magic’, an event combining the finesse of ice-skating with the familiarity of Disney characters, fro ...
Charthouse Bahrain Harbour named Hotel of the Year
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Charthouse Bahrain Harbour has been honoured with Hotel of the Year title at the Power List Middle East Awards 2025, held at The Regency Hotel ...
Al Habtoor Polo offers diverse experience from Mideast to Europe
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Al Habtoor polo Resort, a cornerstone of luxury in Dubai, has announced its participation in Al Habtoor Hospitality's new portfolio-wide ex ...
MICE Meeting Point, MICE Committee partner to boost industry
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
MICE Meeting Point has formed a strategic partnership with the MICE Committee of the China Association of Travel Services (MICE Committee). Thi ...
The H Dubai renews green key certification
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
The H Dubai has renewed its Green Key Certification for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year of accreditation.
France leads late summer getaways for UAE residents
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
France is gaining popularity as UAE residents plan late summer trips, with a 12 per cent increase in July bookings for August and September tri ...
Ras Al Khaimah unveils unscripted campaign for staycations
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has launched RAK Summer Unscripted – a campaign designed to inspire UAE residents t ...
Dusit, Al Ghadeer sign hotel management deal for dusitD2 Al Ahsa
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Dusit International, a leading hotel and property development company in Thailand, has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Ghadeer Grou ...
Cebu Pacific launches seat sale from Dubai to Manila
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
Cebu Pacific (CEB), a leading carrier in Philippines, builds early anticipation for the 2026 summer season with the launch of its August seat sal ...