Debut WTM Spotlight Riyadh opens, domestic tourism spend up says STA CEO
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh opened in in the Saudi capital on Monday with the participation of senior tourism leaders and global travel buyers as Saudi Arabia showcased its growing portfolio of destinations, experiences and tourism opportunities.
Unified Gulf tourist visa likely to be implemented soon
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
The long-awaited Unified Gulf Tourist Visa is set to be launched soon, allowing international visitors to travel more easily across the six GCC countries, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi said, according to Saudi Gazette.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh opens tomorrow to connect Saudi tourism with global markets
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
WTM Spotlight Riyadh, organised by RX, will open on September 8, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, launching a new platform aimed at connecting Saudi Arabia with international travel markets as the Kingdom accelerates its tourism transformation under Vision 2030.
Nammos Resort Amaala opens as global hospitality brand’s first resort hotel
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Nammos Resort Amaala, the global hospitality brand’s first resort hotel, expanding Amaala’s luxury and wellness offering.
Bahrain showcases tourism, automotive heritage at UK concours event
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Sara Buhiji attended the Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court Palace in the UK, using the event to promote Bahrain as a destination for international tourism and high-profile events.
Ajman Tourism expands India outreach, launches partner incentive programme
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has concluded a promotional roadshow in India, covering Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, as part of efforts to strengthen Ajman’s presence in key international markets and expand engagement with India’s travel and tourism sector.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh Unveils inaugural conference programme
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together tourism leaders from Saudi Arabia and international markets to explore opportunities created by the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.
Egypt’s tourism ambitions call for more flexible airline capacity: KlasJet
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Egypt’s tourism ambitions are driving airlines to rethink capacity planning, with the country targeting 30 million annual visitors by 2030. As demand fluctuates seasonally, ACMI and wet leasing could offer carriers greater flexibility to manage short-term capacity gaps and growth, according to Justinas Bulka, CEO at KlasJet.
Aseer showcases diverse tourism assets in three-day motorcycle tour
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, is strengthening its position as a tourism destination after hosting a three-day motorcycle tour that brought together 354 riders from Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, alongside 22 international participants.
Morocco welcomes 9.4m tourists in H1 2026 as GCC interest grows
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Morocco is gaining popularity among GCC travellers, recording 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025 and 9.4 million in H1 2026. With Saudi interest rising, the country is targeting 26 million annual visitors by 2030.
Saudi Tourism Ministry, Accenture partner to advance AI in tourism
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and Accenture Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the LEAP 2026 conference to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies aimed at transforming the Kingdom’s tourism sector.
GCC welcomes 75.7m tourists as tourism contribution hits $254.7bn
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
GCC tourism generated $254.7 billion in economic contribution in 2025, attracting 75.7 million visitors and $131.9 billion in inbound spending, as sector growth reached 7.3%, surpassing the global rate of 6.7%, according to the GCC Statistical Centre.
Ajman promotes tourism offering across key Indian markets
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is conducting a promotional roadshow in India from August 30 to September 4, visiting Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad as part of efforts to strengthen the emirate’s position in key international tourism markets.
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival attracts 300,000 visitors
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 attracted more than 300,000 visitors over 45 days, boosting tourism in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate through cultural, adventure and family experiences showcasing the destination’s natural and tourism appeal.
Saudi Arabia breaks ground on new Westin Abha tourism project
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.
Expo 2030 Riyadh, Atout France strengthen tourism cooperation
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France, France’s national tourism development agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation, technical support and knowledge exchange ahead of the World Expo in Riyadh.
PATA Travel Mart 2026 connects 1,100 tourism delegates in Kuching
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) has opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing together more than 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Azerbaijan showcases tourism offerings at PATA Travel Mart
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), alongside four local tourism industry partners, showcased the country’s tourism offerings at PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 in Kuching, Malaysia, strengthening Azerbaijan’s engagement with international travel markets.
BRICS tourism ministers adopt Jaipur 2026 Declaration
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
The BRICS tourism ministers have adopted the Jaipur Declaration by consensus at the ministerial meeting held under India’s 2026 Chairmanship setting AI and Tourism, sustainability, tourism skilling and seamless travel as its top priorities.
PATA Travel Mart brings together 1,100 delegates from 48 countries
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026), which opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on Tuesday (Aug 18) bought together over 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Saudi travellers turn to secondary, coastal destinations this summer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Saudi travellers are broadening their summer travel choices, with a cluster of secondary cities recording sharp increases in searches for round-trip flights, according to the latest data from Wego, a major travel app and online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).