Saudi outbound travel market could exceed $60bn by 2030
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s outbound travel market, currently valued at around $35 billion, could exceed $60 billion by 2030-2034, industry leaders said at WTM Spotlight Riyadh, urging destinations and travel brands to focus on converting traveller interest into bookings.
ITB India 2026 concludes with strong business, international participation
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
ITB India 2026 has concluded at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre following three days of business meetings, networking and industry discussions, bringing together international travel companies and key players from India and South Asia.
UK air traffic glitch sparks travel chaos, Gulf airlines face knock-on disruption
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
A major technical failure in Britain's air traffic control system has thrown the country's aviation network into chaos, cancelling around 1,300 flights and raising the prospect of delays to Gulf airline services to and from the UK as carriers struggle to clear a huge backlog of aircraft and passengers.
KBLT Congress 2026 opens in Riyadh as Saudi luxury travel market surges
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
The fifth annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress opens at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh on September 6–7, 2026, bringing together more than 100 pre-qualified Saudi buyers and leading international travel brands as the Kingdom's outbound luxury market continues its rapid expansion.
Almosafer partners with SAP, AWS to accelerate digital transformation
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Almosafer Travel & Tourism, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has announced plans to migrate its enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to RISE with SAP on the AWS cloud, marking a major step in its digital transformation strategy.
Etihad launches ‘Beyond Borders’ campaign as global expansion continues
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has launched a new global brand campaign, “Beyond Borders,” highlighting the ambition, courage and human potential driving the airline’s growth.
Saudi hotel sector defies travel disruptions as Makkah RevPAR rises 8.7pc: JLL
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector has remained resilient despite broader international travel disruptions, supported by religious tourism, sustained domestic travel and revenue and cost optimisation, according to JLL’s KSA Hotels Market Dynamics Q2 2026 report.
Dubai among top 10 global ‘attractive’ tourism destinations
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Dubai has been ranked the 10th most attractive tourism city globally and the highest-ranked city in the region in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index published by Yanolja Research.
DET issues last call for ‘A Dubai Invite’, says demand ‘exceptional’
Fri, 14 Aug 2026
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced a last call for residents to register for ‘A Dubai Invite’, following exceptional demand that has seen the programme’s capacity increase three times since its launch on July 20.
Jazeera Airways reports 10.3pc drop in H1 2026 profit amid operational disruptions
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost airline, reported a 10.3% year-on-year decline in net profit to KD8.6 million ($28 million) for the first half of 2026, as higher fuel costs and reduced operating capacity weighed on results despite stronger yields and resilient travel demand.
World Governments Summit, World Travel & Tourism Council join forces to advance global travel
Sun, 09 Aug 2026
The World Governments Summit Organisation and World Travel & Tourism Council have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen government-private sector cooperation on travel and tourism.
Global travel, tourism investment surpasses $1trn in 2025: WTTC
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Record Travel & Tourism investment exceeding $1 trillion in 2025, driven by major markets including the US, China, India and Saudi Arabia, is fueling global economic growth, improving connectivity and creating jobs, according to the latest report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Abu Dhabi Airports expands network with new Air India Express flights
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of three direct Air India Express services from Zayed International Airport to key Indian destinations - Navi Mumbai, Indore and Lucknow - thus increasing capacity on one of the world's busiest travel corridors.
Amadeus posts resilient H1 2026 results with revenue up 2.3pc
Sun, 02 Aug 2026
Amadeus reported resilient H1 2026 results, with revenue rising 2.3% to €3.33 billion ($3.8 billion) and operating income up 0.6%, supported by a diversified business model and sustained demand for travel technology solutions.
India's tourism sector hits $263.6bn, eyes global top four: WTTC
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
India's travel and tourism sector contributed $263.6 billion to the economy and supported 46.2 million jobs in 2025, with World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasting continued strong growth as the country targets becoming the world's fourth-largest tourism economy by 2036.
Oman Air, SalamAir boost Salalah capacity by 400pc for Khareef Season
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Oman Air and SalamAir have dramatically expanded services to Salalah for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, increasing daily seat capacity by nearly 400% during peak travel periods.
Dida launches AI-powered booking gateway for B2B travel partners
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
Dida Holdings has launched Dida MCP, an AI-powered booking gateway enabling approved B2B partners to integrate hotel search and booking from over 2 million properties into their own AI apps, platforms and customer experiences.
Airport Show 2026 to spotlight biometrics for seamless passenger experience
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
Airport Show 2026, taking place from October 12–14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will highlight biometric and passenger innovations, as Middle East airports accelerate digital identity adoption to improve efficiency, security, and travel flow amid projected 240 million passengers in 2026.
Travel experts address tech, demand shifts at RateHawk Futurecast
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
RateHawk Futurecast gathered industry leaders from TikTok, Lufthansa City Centre, Travelport, and MakeMyTrip to discuss how travel businesses must adapt to rapid technological change, evolving Gen Z customer behaviour, and increasing market uncertainty shaping future travel demand.
Checkout.com, Agoda strengthen AI-powered payment performance
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Checkout.com has partnered with Agoda to enhance global payment performance using AI-driven “Intelligent Acceptance,” improving transaction approval rates, reducing failures, and supporting smoother bookings and supplier payments across Agoda’s travel platform.
RateHawk, PhocusWright map travel trends to 2036
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
RateHawk and PhocusWright report outlines 10 trends shaping travel distribution by 2036, highlighting AI, personalised demand, digital influence, market volatility, and stronger tech systems driving industry transformation and operational efficiency.