Mideast overseas travel spending to surpass $60bn by 2030: ATM report
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Overseas travel spend by Middle East residents is expected to grow by 6% per year until the end of the decade, when it will top $60 billion, according to the latest ATM Travel Trends Report.
Global demand for winter city breaks in UAE soars: Wego
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Wego, a leading travel app and online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new seasonal insights showcasing a rise in searches to the UAE for winter city breaks, driven by cooler weather, retail-led travel, and short-stay urban experiences.
Gulf Air eases January travel with enhanced baggage options
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has introduced more flexible baggage options to support passengers’ travel plans during January, as demand is expected to rise during the school holiday period.
Choosing the right travel insurance in a region on the move
Mon, 05 Jan 2026
Travel in the Middle East is now a lifestyle, with families and young professionals traveling frequently. Travel insurance has shifted from an afterthought to a necessity, requiring careful selection to ensure genuine protection rather than minimal coverage.
Mena business travel spending rises ahead of 2026 growth: musafir.com
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Based on its corporate travel data and booking trends, musafir.com reports that business travel spending in the Middle East rose nearly 20% in 2025, driven by increased MICE activity, major industry events, and cross-border leadership meetings, reinforcing the region’s growing role as a global hub for corporate engagement ahead of 2026.
flyadeal enhances customer travel experience
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
flyadeal has introduced a raft of customer experience enhancements focused on convenience and flexibility with highlights including 7kg free carry-on baggage on its most basic fare bundle, ‘fly’. In addition, flyadeal is relaunching other ancillary products to enhance customer awareness of its three tier fare bundle products – ‘fly, fly+ and flyMax.
BIT 2026 reimagined with focus on travel makers
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
Responding to the tourism sector’s ongoing evolution, BIT 2026, scheduled to be held at Fiera Milano from February 10 to 12, is being reimagined around a powerful new concept: the Travel Makers.
UAE tourism sector adds $70bn to GDP, sets visitor records in 2025
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
The UAE’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, contributing AED257 billion ($70 billion) to GDP and setting new visitor records for the year, said a report.
Riyadh Air names Khimji’s Travel & Tourism as Omani partner
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate.
DXB and DWC boost winter schedules with new routes
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand.
UAE hotels welcome 23.27m visitors in 9 months of 2025
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
The UAE's hospitality sector continued its strong upward trajectory in the first nine months of 2025, with hotels welcoming 23.27 million guests – up 4.9 percent compared to the same period in 2024 - resulting in more than 79.3 million hotel room nights booked, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.
RezLive.com wins “Best Travel Booking Platform”
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
RezLive.com has been recognised at Arabian Travel Awards 2025, held in Dubai, securing the coveted title of Best Travel Booking Platform.
Two-thirds of UAE, Saudi travellers trust AI to book accommodation: report
Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Nearly three-quarters of travellers (72%) say they have used AI to plan or research a holiday (77% in the UAE and 68% in KSA). Over a fifth (23%) say they use it “all the time” (24% in the UAE and 22% in KSA), according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 Ticket to Travel Report.
Over 11m passengers travel through Oman’s airports
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Passenger traffic through Oman's airports witnessed a 0.7 per cent increase up to the end of September 2025, reaching a total of 11,176,189 passengers, compared to 11,097,577 passengers during the same period in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TUI enters strategic partnership with AI-powered travel platform
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
TUI has entered into a strategic partnership with AI-powered travel platform Mindtrip. At the core of the partnership is the integration of TUI’s booking capabilities into Mindtrip’s consumer experience.
Turkish Airlines 9-month profit hits $1.7bn
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
Continuing its steady growth in line with its 2033 targets, Turkish Airlines reported $1.1 billion profit from Main Operations in the third quarter of 2025, bringing the total for the January–September 2025 period to $1.7 billion.