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.
WTM London’s tech audience agree that AI is good for travel
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Artificial intelligence is a net positive for travel, according to a show-of-hands after a lively debate which rounded off the Technology Summit at this year’s WTM London.
RateGain acquires Sojern to enhance AI in travel
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
RateGain Travel Technologies has completed its acquisition of Sojern, enhancing its AI-powered SaaS solutions for the hospitality and travel industry.
TV stars share travel marketing tips at WTM London
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
British TV stars Bettany Hughes and Maisie Adam took to the stage at WTM London to share their tips about marketing travel and holidays.
IATA’ survey reveals mobile, digital ID as future of travel
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
The IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey reveals two trends reshaping travel: increasing reliance on smartphones for journey management and accelerated adoption of biometrics for smoother airport processing, both of which enhance the passenger experience.
Authentic experiences, AI insights fuel travel sector growth: WTM report
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
Gigtripping and AI are trends driving the travel sector's growth, according to the WTM Global Travel Report. The industry is projected to grow 3.5% annually over the next decade, reaching over $16 trillion by 2035, fuelled by changing consumer behaviour.
Travel industry growth to outpace global economy: WTM Global Travel report
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
The World Travel Market Global Travel Report forecasts the travel industry will grow annually by 3.5%, outpacing the global economy's 2.5% growth over the next decade. By 2035, it could contribute over $16 trillion, nearly 12% of global GDP.
WTM London 2025 opens, marking its largest edition
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the world's largest travel and tourism event, will open today (November 4) and run until November 6 at Excel London, with a unifying theme across all stages and sessions: Reimagining Travel in a Changing World—for the first time this year.
GWS will discuss future of wellness in travel, hospitality
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that a hot topic at its conference, being held in Dubai from November 18 to 21, will be the shifting consumer desires and the best new ideas emerging in the wellness tourism space.
Hospitality, travel drive global luxury market growth
Tue, 21 Oct 2025
The global luxury market has been uneven, but luxury hospitality and tourism have thrived. Bain & Company reports that while personal luxury goods declined, experience-driven sectors like travel and dining grew. In 2024, luxury hospitality reached $280 billion, with fine dining up 8% and cruises up 30%.
Amadeus, SATA partners to enhance travel offerings in UAE
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
Amadeus, a leader in travel technology, has announced a new collaboration with Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) to deliver solutions that enhance customer experiences and support SATA’s growth strategy.
Lucidya reveals online conversations' impact on Mideast summer travel
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Lucidya's Summer Travel 2025 Report reveals online conversations shaped the Middle East travel season. Emirates led with nearly 10,000 posts and 167,000 engagements.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards partners with Tourism Economics
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced a strategic partnership with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, to deliver data-driven insights and strategies that support a more sustainable future for global tourism.