UN Tourism welcomes TikTok Superstar Khaby Lame as Ambassador
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has welcomed Khaby Lame, the world’s most-popular TikTok creator, as its newest Ambassador. ...
Jordan Airport receives over 8.1m passengers by October 2025
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Jordan welcomed 836,066 passengers (PAX) during October 2025 – marking a 23.8% surge over the same month in 2024. ...
flydubai partners with GE for GEnx-1B engines
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace announced a new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power flydubai’s first wide-body fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9. ...
Mandarin Oriental to open new hotel in Jeddah Central
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Mandarin Oriental will open a new luxury hotel and residences in Jeddah Central in 2030, further strengthening its presence in the Middle East and aiming to elevate luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia. ...
Hawar Resort by Mantis launches its first photography competition
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Hawar Resort by Mantis, Bahrain’s newest eco-luxury destination, has debuted its first photography competition, inviting both professional and aspiring photographers from across the world to capture the natural beauty of the resort and its surroundings. ...
Heritage Commission, Cruise Saudi partner to promote cultural tourism
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
The Saudi Heritage Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cruise Saudi, a company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to enhance cooperation in showcasing Saudi cultural heritage within cruise itineraries and integrating heritage designs into ship and port facilities. ...
$38bn ORDER: Emirates to buy 65 additional Boeing 777X aircraft
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth $38 billion at list prices, on the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2025. ...
Dar Global, Trump Organization plan Maldives hotel - first tokenised hospitality project
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, and The Trump Organization have unveiled two milestones - the debut of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand’s first property in the Maldives, and the launch of the world’s first tokenised hotel development tied to the project. ...
Kuwait Airways, Visit Kuwait partner to develop, promote tourism
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Kuwait Airways has partnered with Visit Kuwait to enhance tourism in Kuwait. This agreement aims to promote Kuwait as a comprehensive tourist, cultural, and social destination by providing visitors with extensive facilities through the Visit Kuwait electronic platform ...
Valor Hospitality, King Khalid University team up to train hospitality leaders
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Valor Hospitality Partners and King Khalid Tourism & Hospitality Campus University have signed a cooperation agreement designed to develop talent and strengthen hospitality capabilities across the Aseer region. ...
Qatar Airways sets a new standard with 100 Starlink aircraft
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Qatar Airways has achieved a milestone in its Starlink rollout programme and equipped over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. ...
Travel Counsellors welcomes more than 1,500 delegates
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
More than 1,500 delegates attended Travel Counsellors’ global annual conference, held at the ACC Liverpool, UK from November 7–9 under the theme ‘Your Story, Our Journey’. ...
Four Seasons' 2027 jet experience offers five new destinations
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Four Seasons celebrates its 10th anniversary in private aviation with the debut of New World Icons, a Private Jet Experience set for March 26 to April 14, 2027. ...
Ciel Dubai Marina,Vignette Collection now open
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Ciel Dubai Marina, opened on November 15, is the world's tallest hotel, featuring one of the highest infinity pools and 1,004 rooms across 82 floors. ...
Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi fleet-wide
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. ...
Middle East jet fleet to surge to 3,700 by 2044, says Airbus
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The Middle East’s in-service aircraft fleet is set to more than double over the next two decades, rising from 1,480 jets in 2024 to 3,700 by 2044, said aviation giant Airbus in its latest market forecast, spotlighting it as one of the fastest-growing aviation regions for the future. ...
Ajman Tourism to showcase event expertise at IBTM World 2025
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is participating in the International Incentives, Business Travel, and Meetings Exhibition (IBTM World) for the second consecutive year, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen Ajman's global footprint in the tourism and events sectors. ...
Charthouse Bahrain wins three World Luxury Awards
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Charthouse Bahrain, operated by Areen Hospitality, has earned wide international acclaim at the World Luxury Awards 2025, further strengthening Bahrain’s position as a leading destination for premium hospitality and accommodation regionally and globally. ...
Sun Siyam Iru Veli GM honoured as Best GM – Hospitality in Maldives
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Sun Siyam Iru Veli celebrates the achievement of its General Manager, Masdhooq Saeed, who has been awarded Best General Manager – Hospitality in Maldives at the World GM Awards 2025. ...
SilverDoor teams with IHG, unlocking thousands of suites
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
SilverDoor, a corporate serviced accommodation agent, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced a partnership that gives SilverDoor’s corporate and mobility clients instant online access to IHG’s extended stay and suites properties across SilverDoor’s Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. ...
Informatica, Emirates Flight Catering partner for smarter operations
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, has partnered with Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the largest catering operations, to modernise its digital infrastructure and enhance the efficiency, transparency and sustainability of its operations. ...
Saudi exhibition capacity rises 32pc
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) has announced record growth in the Kingdom’s business events infrastructure, with a 32% year-on-year increase in capacity across 923 accredited venues. ...
Bahrain International Airshow 2026 to showcase innovation with new features
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) to deliver opportunities for global aerospace, defence and space business innovation with new themes and features for its 2026 show. ...
BIT 2026 Advisory Board presents new innovations, sharing
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
BIT 2026 focuses on transforming the tourism supply chain. It serves as a key platform for business, training, and inspiration, highlighting the contributions of various roles in tourism and envisioning its future directions. ...
UN Tourism expands its Affiliate Members network
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has announced 22 new Affiliate Members, including 2 Destination Management Organisations, 7 for-profit companies, 6 associations and NGOs, 3 universities, and 4 others. They represent 14 countries across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. ...
UN Tourism confirms new Chair of World Committee on Tourism Ethics
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The UN Tourism General Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Professor Marina Novelli as the new Chair of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics. ...
Saudi Tourism Authority, Cluster2 Airports to boost aviation-tourism collaboration
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The Saudi Tourism Authority and the Cluster2 Airports signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen integration between the aviation and tourism sectors, aiming to enhance the tourism experience across the Kingdom. ...
Al-Khobar set for transformation with $1.8bn tourism projects
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Al-Khobar Governorate in Saudi Arabia has overseen the signing of several agreements and major projects valued at more than SAR 7 billion ($1.8 billion) for the development of integrated tourism destinations during the TOURISE 2025 Summit in Riyadh. ...
Red Sea Global marks arrival of first direct European flight to Red Sea Airport
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Red Sea Global announced the arrival of the first direct European flight to Red Sea International Airport, marking a new milestone in the development of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector and its global connectivity, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. ...
TOURISE launches ‘Visa by Profile’ Initiative to streamline travel for millions
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
TOURISE announced during its inaugural conference an initiative titled “Visa by Profile” — the first of its kind. The initiative enables eligible Visa cardholders interested in visiting Saudi Arabia to receive expedited visa processing. ...
Jeddah Central Development partners to develop Atlantis, One&Only hotels
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Jeddah Central Development Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed an investment partnership with Midad Real Estate Company to develop the Atlantis and One&Only hotels within the Jeddah Central Destination. ...
Syria, Arab Tourism Organisation sign programme to boost tourism
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The Syrian Ministry of Tourism and the Arab Tourism Organisation (ATO) signed an executive programme at the ATO's headquarters in Jeddah. The agreement aims to develop and enhance Syrian tourism, attract sustainable investments, and improve sector quality ...
Qiddiya City to open Six Flags Qiddiya City on December 31
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Qiddiya City, an ambitious entertainment, culture and sports megaproject being developed near Riyadh, is set to open its doors to visitors with the launch of Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, on December 31, 2025. ...
Emirates plans 2.3m departures, 2.5m arrivals in December
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Emirates warns customers of high travel demand in December due to peak tourist season and school closures. The airline anticipates over 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals in the coming weekends amid many local events. ...
flydubai marks major milestone in digital transformation
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
Leading low-cost carrier flydubai has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the successful rollout of its state-of-the-art co-located data centre. The new platform manages key parts of the carrier’s day-to-day operations such as bookings, ticketing, and check-in. ...
TOURISE debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, pioneering protocol for intelligent travel
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled on Friday at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set to transform every stage of the traveller’s journey. ...
Ascott launches Disability Inclusion Playbook for accommodation sector
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has launched the Disability Inclusion Playbook for the Accommodation Sector. ...
Etihad 9-month profit soars to record $463m
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways has continued its record-setting performance, achieving its strongest nine-month results. Profit after tax reached AED 1.7 billion ($463 million), up 26 per cent compared to the same period last year, lifting the airline’s profit margin to 8 per cent, compared to 7 per cent for the same period last year. ...
Emirates announces third daily flight to Nairobi
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, commencing March 1, 2026. ...
Midad, Kerzner in JV to bring iconic hospitality brands to Jeddah
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Midad Real Estate Company has announced a landmark joint venture with Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), a PIF entity, and global hospitality leader Kerzner International, to introduce the first-ever Atlantis and One&Only destinations in Saudi Arabia. ...
Policybazaar.ae reports 45pc rise in Q4 travel insurance demand
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Policybazaar.ae, an insurance marketplace in the Middle East, has recorded a substantial 45% increase in travel insurance queries for Q4 2025 compared to the same period last year. ...
Shaza Hotels signs four new projects in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Shaza Hotels has signed MoUs for four new projects – Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences in Riyadh and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels - 3 & 4 in Makkah – during the inaugural TOURISE 2025. They also announced a $950 million global project pipeline. ...
GCC approves first phase of "one-stop" travel for citizens
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has given the thumbs up to the first phase of a "one-stop" travel system that allows Gulf Arab nationals to complete all travel procedures at one point. The new system would first run a trial period for air travel between the UAE and Bahrain. ...
flynas launches "Saudi Experiences" to boost tourism, support communities
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced the launch of the "Saudi Experiences" initiative. This is in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority. ...
Mantis expands in Saudi Arabia with Basiqat resort signing
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Mantis, Accor’s eco-focused brand, announced the signing of Basiqat by Mantis, a 218-key luxury resort near Riyadh, featuring suites, villas, palace suites, and desert tents. Developed with GIB Capital and TDF, the two-site complex is set to open end-2026. ...
Arsenale opens pre-booking for Saudi Italy luxury train
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Arsenale, Italy’s leading company in the development of high-end hospitality experiences by rail, announces the official opening of pre-reservations for Dream of the Desert, the first ultra-luxury train “Made in Italy” that will operate in Saudi Arabia starting at the end of 2026. ...
Almosafer, Amadeus strengthen AI travel partnership
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Almosafer and Amadeus have renewed their partnership, setting a new standard for AI-driven innovation, automation, and content exchange in the travel sector, announced at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh, advancing Saudi Arabia’s travel ecosystem. ...
Wego unveils top budget-friendly winter getaways for UAE travellers
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Wego, an online travel marketplace in the MENA region, unveils top budget-friendly destinations for the upcoming winter holidays. ...
TOURISE explore AI’s impact on luxury hospitality
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Launched at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, the ‘New Codes of Luxury: Elevating the Hospitality Guest Experience with AI’ white paper, produced by The Future Laboratory in partnership with Together Group, reveals how AI will redefine service, personalisation, and the very meaning of luxury for a new generation of global travellers. ...
Tokyo, New York, Ancash, Paris win top honours at inaugural TOURISE Awards
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
The very first winners of the TOURISE Awards have been announced, recognising the destinations redefining exploration, hospitality, and cultural connection for the modern traveller, setting new benchmarks for innovation and excellence to deliver truly unforgettable visitor experiences. ...
SPL, Riyadh Airports, SGS sign MoU to enhance passenger experience
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Saudi Post (SPL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Riyadh Airports Company and Saudi Ground Services Company on the sidelines of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition. ...
Tourism Development Fund signs $186m deals at TOURISE
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
On the second day of its participation in TOURISE Forum 2025, the Tourism Development Fund, the Saudi Arabia’s national enabler for the tourism sector, witnessed the signing of strategic agreements worth over SAR700 million ($186 million). ...
Oman signs four air transport service agreements
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Oman has signed four bilateral air transport service agreements with the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Zambia, and Cabo Verde. ...
Asfar plans Al Baha, Yanbu projects under new phase of investments
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
The Saudi Tourism Investment Company (Asfar), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has announced a new phase of its strategic tourism investments through promising tourism development projects in Al Baha and Yanbu. ...
EIF to set up premium shooting sports complex in Qiddiya City
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Events Investment Fund, the newly-launched unit of Saudi National Development Fund (NDF), has announced plans to set up the Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex at an investment of over SAR491 million ($131 million) within Qiddiya City. ...
SITA, Amadeus, AACO collaborate on air travel emissions transparency
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
AACO, SITA, and Amadeus have come together to explore how data and technology can bring accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts. ...
dnata to deploy over 100 ground support vehicles for Dubai Airshow
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, is set to provide extensive on-ground support for the Dubai Airshow 2025, deploying more than 100 ground support vehicles to ensure aircraft move safely and efficiently across the event’s static and flying displays. ...
WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia to highlight the Kingdom's expanding tourism
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 agenda, the first WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will convene global travel leaders in Riyadh from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The event will connect international and Saudi travel communities to explore the Kingdom's rapidly expanding inbound and outbound tourism markets. ...
Abu Dhabi receives 2.04m hotel guests from May to Aug
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi reported a record summer from May to August 2025, welcoming 2.04 million hotel guests. This growth stemmed from enhanced promotions, a diverse events calendar, and a 10% increase in international visitors. ...
Abu Dhabi's cultural sites attract 4m visitors in Jan-Jun
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced robust tourism growth in the first half of 2025. Between January and June 2025, Abu Dhabi’s cultural and heritage sites welcomed over 4 million visitors, marking a 47% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ...
Qatar Airways adds Hail route, more flights to Jeddah, Riyadh
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Qatar Airways' CEO, Badr Al-Meer, announced an expansion in Saudi Arabia during the TOURISE Summit 2025. Starting January 5, 2026, the airline will launch three weekly flights to Hail and increase daily flights to Jeddah and Riyadh from six to seven. ...
KSA, WEF launch 'Beyond Tourism' initiative to transform sector
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of Beyond Tourism, a new multi-sector initiative aimed at transforming the global tourism industry through coordinated, measurable action in sustainability, inclusion and resilience. ...
Saudi Tourism Development Fund announces $773m in investments
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
At the TOURISE Forum 2025, the Saudi Tourism Development Fund announced projects and partnerships worth SAR 2.9 billion ($773 million), including five tourism projects totalling 1,211 hotel keys. ...
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain lead regional travel expansion: report
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are now driving the GCC’s outbound travel growth, with Qatar and Oman also experiencing remarkable rises as regional aviation capacity and tourism investments accelerate, according to new traveller insights released by Dragonpass. ...
Emirates Flight Catering to serve 300,000 meals at Dubai Airshow
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
At the Dubai Airshow on November 17, Emirates Flight Catering will serve over 300,000 meals to aviation executives, government officials, and visitors from 98 countries, showcasing a blend of extraordinary scale and precision as the official caterer. ...
Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark is now open
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Dubai has launched the Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark, enhancing its 22-year legacy. ...
IBTM World 2025 expands international reach with record exhibitors
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
IBTM World, the leading international trade show for the meetings and events industry, has announced a further wave of new international exhibitors for this year’s event, which is due to take place at Fira de Barcelona from November 18 to 20. ...
Abu Dhabi hotel performance jumped during Showdown Week
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Boosted by Showdown Week, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest October occupancy level since 2008, according to preliminary data from CoStar, provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. ...
Arsenale signs agreement for first Italian luxury train in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Arsenale has signed an agreement for the "Dream of the Desert," the first ultra-luxury Italian train in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2026. The MoU with the Tourism Development Fund supports financing and enhances global positioning. ...
Etihad Airways launches flights to Medina
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways has commenced flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina this week, further expanding the airline’s footprint in Saudi Arabia and enhancing travel options for guests across religious, business and leisure segments. ...
UN Tourism, music partner to drive innovation and job creation
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has partnered with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), the entertainment-driven hospitality venture powered by Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Centre for Music Ecosystems (CME) to harness the power of music tourism to drive economic growth and job creation, with a focus on high-growth-potential economies. ...
Air Arabia posts record Q3 net profit of $178.6m, up 16%
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest budget carrier operator, has announced record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025. ...
QTM 2025 opens this month with conferences on tourism's future
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
The world of travel and tourism will once again converge in Doha as the fourth edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) opens its doors from November24 to 26, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). ...
King Salman Airport signs MoU to boost transport-tourism integration
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to cooperate in the promotion of domestic tourism, develop air connectivity, and enhance the traveller and visitor experience. ...
Oman welcomes Cruise Arabia alliance's regional expansion agreement
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, welcomed the regional expansion agreement of Cruise Arabia Alliance with the joining of "Cruise Saudi" and "Qatar Tourism". ...
CAA marks Muscat Airport's 7th and Salalah Airport's 10th anniversaries
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) celebrated the 7th anniversary of Muscat International Airport and the 10th of Salalah Airport. Muscat's passenger traffic rose to 1.06 million in October 2025, a 12% increase, while Salalah saw a 15% increase to over 104,000 passengers. ...
TOURISE summit sparks $113bn investment wave
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. ...
RezLive.com hosts Bahrain roadshow
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
RezLive.com, a B2B global travel wholesaler, hosted a roadshow at InterContinental Bahrain, an IHG Hotel, bringing together top hospitality brands and over 170 travel agents from across the region. ...
Abu Dhabi Airports wins mandate to deliver UAE vertiport network
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that it has been awarded the contract to spearhead the rollout of next-generation air taxi ecosystem across the emirate. The scope of work includes phased delivery of more than 10 public vertiports and building future-ready infrastructure. ...
Amaala luxury wellness resorts set to open soon
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Red Sea Global (RSG), the real estate developer and pioneer of regenerative tourism, announced the opening of Amaala Triple Bay during the inaugural TOURISE Summit, which began on Tuesday in Riyadh. ...
flydubai signs IATA Safety Leadership Charter
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has taken a significant step towards further strengthening its safety culture by signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter. ...
UN Tourism Assembly ends with adoption of Riyadh Declaration of Tourism
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly concluded with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, a momentous step taken by member states toward enhanced cooperation over the next 50 years. ...
UN Tourism sets AI agenda as Assembly concludes in Riyadh
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
UN Tourism has concluded the biggest General Assembly in its 50-year history, confirming new leadership, and announcing a shared vision for innovation and Artificial Intelligence. ...
TOURISE Summit opens in Riyadh to set future of tourism
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
The inaugural TOURISE Summit has opened today, November 11. TOURISE ushers in a new era for global tourism, uniting ministers, delegates, and visionaries from around the world as the premier platform dedicated to shaping the future of the industry. ...
Mandarin Oriental win three sustainability awards
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Mandarin Oriental has been named the winner of World's Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative, World's Leading Sustainable Cultural Heritage Project, and World's Leading Sustainable Policy Initiative at the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Dubai. ...
Adeera signs deal to deploy Amadeus Digital Media in Saudi
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Saudi Arabia-based Adeera has signed a new agreement to use transformative travel technology, Amadeus Digital Media. ...
ADNEC Group hosts 20 global events in single week
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
ADNEC Group, a Modon Company, will host 20 international and local events this week across its world-class venues in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and London as a testament to its leading role in the global events and exhibitions industry. ...
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is Event Partner for 2026 M&I Expo
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the venue of the ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been named as the Event Partner for the inaugural M&I Expo 2026. ...
Pressure increases on Mideast event organisers for multilingualism: research
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
New research from global multilingual event technology company Interprefy, reveals widespread frustration among Middle Eastern event organisers over native-language access at international events - despite recognition of its importance for business development, engagement and inclusion. ...
NCL announces biggest sale of year for Black Friday
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its Black Friday sale, offering 50% off all cruises and the popular Free at Sea package. ...
$1 trillion China–GCC opportunity waiting to be unlocked: report
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
China’s affluent outbound audiences across tourism, investment and luxury sectors offer a $1 trillion opportunity for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to tap into the market, says a new report. ...
Rafal Real Estate, Rove Hotels to develop Rove properties in Riyadh
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Rafal Real Estate Development Company, Riyadh-based developer, and Rove Hotels announced a strategic partnership to develop multiple Rove Hotels properties in the Saudi capital. ...
UK–Saudi partnership to redefine wellness in Gulf
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
As Saudi Arabia continues its rapid growth in the wellness sector, Circle enters the market as a strategic collaboration between UK and Saudi founders, designed to meet the rising demand for holistic, performance-driven health experiences. ...
Valor charts $1bn global expansion, focusing on Saudi Arabia
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Valor Hospitality Partners is expanding in Saudi Arabia through a partnership to establish 25 hotels with over 3,000 keys by 2026. Additionally, its global portfolio is set to grow by over $1 billion across multiple regions by 2025. ...
Starhotels Collezione concludes events in Saudi, UAE
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Starhotels Collezione, Italy’s luxury hotel group, recently held several events in the GCC, including a Sales Conclave in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and exclusive Media and Partners Evenings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. ...
Saudi airports welcome 103m passengers from Jan to Sept
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported significant growth in Saudi Arabia's connectivity, with 103.1 million passengers travelling and 713,000 flight movements during the first nine months of 2025, reflecting increases of 9% and 5%, respectively. ...
Abu Dhabi unveils vertiport network for air taxi operations
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has launched the first vertiport network to support the launch of advanced air mobility across the emirate. ...
Eight agreements to develop tourism, cultural destinations in Madinah
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Al Madinah Region Development Authority oversaw the signing of eight cooperation agreements to advance tourism and cultural destinations across the region, as part of its participation in the Saudi Land 2025 pavilion. ...
Dubai Airshow debuts Inspiration Zone to empower innovators, youth, and women
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Dubai Airshow 2025 will launch its first Inspiration Zone, bringing together dynamic initiatives under one roof and on one runway. The airshow runs from November 17 to 21 at the DWC, Airshowsite. ...