Abu Dhabi, Dubai ask hotels to extend stay of stranded guests
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
In a swift intervention to support travellers caught in the fallout of regional airspace disruptions, authorities in the UAE have moved to ensure that stranded visitors are not left without accommodation — or with unexpected bills.
Emirates drives over one million tourists to Mauritius since 2022
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Emirates has supported Mauritius’ tourism for over 20 years, carrying over one million visitors since 2022, boosting arrivals, supporting thousands of jobs, and diversifying the island’s tourist base across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
137,000 tourists visit Oman onboard cruise ships, yachts in 2025
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism reported that 137,330 tourists visited Oman aboard cruise ships and yachts in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to further develop the sector in partnership with relevant authorities.
Vienna reports record 20m bednights in 2025; GCC arrivals up
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Vienna’s tourism sector reported its strongest ever performance in 2025 with 20 million bednights (up 6% on 2024) with increasing arrivals from the GCC region, the latest data released by the Vienna Tourist Board shows.
Three tourists killed in boat capsize off Oman coast
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Three tourists died and two others sustained minor injuries after a boat carrying a group of 25 French nationals, along with a tour guide and the boat captain, capsized in the Wilayat of Muttrah, Muscat Governorate, Oman.
15m tourists spend $8.7bn in Riyadh until end of 3Q 2025
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
The Riyadh region saw strong winter tourism, attracting over 15.1 million domestic and international visitors by Q3 2025. According to the Ministry of Tourism, total tourist spending reached around SAR 33 billion ($8.9 billion), reflecting significant economic impact from both local and foreign travellers.
Saudi Arabia's Qassim region welcomes 3.7m tourists
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Qassim Region in Saudi Arabia saw strong tourism growth by Q3 2025, driven by hands-on experiences, nature exploration, and local heritage initiatives. Ministry of Tourism data shows about 3.7 million domestic and international visitors, with inbound tourism rising 4% compared with the same period in 2024, overall growth.
Saudi Arabia records 60.9m tourists in first half of 2025
Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, attracting 60.9 million local and international visitors. Total tourism spending exceeded SAR161.4 billion, reflecting a 4% growth compared to the same period in 2024.
Aseer attracts 2.9m tourists in first half of 2025
Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Aseer Region in Saudi Arabia made a notable appearance on the national tourism scene during the first half of 2025, attracting 2.9 million tourists, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Tourism.
Visit Bahrain welcomes 180 Romanian tourists for season
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Visit Bahrain, a leading destination management company, has officially launched its 2025–2026 tourism season by welcoming a charter flight carrying around 180 tourists from Romania.