ATM 2025 records 55,000 attendees, 16% growth
Thu, 01 May 2025
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector which concluded in Dubai on Thursday, welcomed more tha ...
Riyadh Air enters key deals covering 125 countries
Thu, 01 May 2025
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, has signed 11 agreements with strategic partners to further innovate the air travel expe ...
Louvre Hotels Group plans major expansion in MENA
Thu, 01 May 2025
Louvre Hotels Group in the MENA Region (LHG), a leading hospitality management group, has announced the expansion of its regional portfolio wit ...
Visit Oman, TBO Holidays join forces to expand B2B travel trade reach
Thu, 01 May 2025
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Oman's presence within the B2B travel tr ...
Shangri-La Jeddah names new Director of Marketing & Communications
Thu, 01 May 2025
Shangri-La Jeddah has appointed Ghada Addas as its new Director of Marketing & Communications. Ghada ...
Msheireb Downtown Doha to launch top entertainment experiences
Thu, 01 May 2025
Msheireb Downtown Doha will redefine family entertainment through an exciting new partnership with Ground Control Entertainment, bringing exclu ...
Saudi Tourism, Accor launch major collaboration
Thu, 01 May 2025
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) ...
Sri Lanka unveils renewed tourism vision at ATM
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) outlined the country’s strategic tourism focus on community-based experiences, wellness an ...
Sharjah hotel guest number jump 11% to 1.6m in 2024
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Sharjah attracted approximately 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, reflecting an 11% increase compared to 2023, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Dev ...
International demand 'drives travel in GCC'
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Travel sector’s growth in the GCC is outpacing the global average and travel in the region is largely being driven by international deman ...
Middle East tourism adapts to climate, consumer demands
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The global travel landscape is increasingly complex, influenced by climate change, environmental concerns, and changing traveller expectations. ...
UN Tourism sparks global dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
At Japan’s Expo 2025, UN Tourism highlighted the key role of innovation and education for driving transformation and female empowerment i ...
Middle East embraces rural tourism with UN Initiative
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Middle East is emerging as a global leader in tourism recovery and transformation. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN ...
Women are reshaping rural tourism in Mideast: UN Tourism
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Across the Middle East, women in rural communities are at the forefront of shaping inclusive, sustainable, and locally rooted tourism. From rev ...
Etihad launches business corporate travel programme
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways today announced the launch of a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience. The announcem ...
Oman Air, Tamrah bring Omani hospitality on board
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Oman Air has announced a partnership with Tamrah, a subsidiary of Nakheel Oman Development Company, to supply premium Omani dates for the airli ...
Oman, TBO Holidays expand B2B travel in Mideast, India
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Visit Oman and TBO Holidays have announced a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Oman's presence within the B2B travel trade sector.
Trump International Hotel & Tower planned in Dubai
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, and The Trump Organization have announced the launch of Trump International Hotel & ...
IHG debuts luxury-lifestyle brand Kimpton in Dubai
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with API Hotels & Resorts to lau ...
Barceló opens first five-star hotel in Male
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Barceló Hotel Group continues its international expansion with the opening of Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star ...
Wego, Accor partner to enhance Mena travel engagement
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Wego, a travel app in Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with Accor to strengthen its digital presence and connect with regional trave ...
Saudi Arabia Railways, flynas launch travel booking partnership
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and flynas Airlines have announced a strategic partnership to offer travel experience by integrating flight booking ...
Dubai Airport welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in Q1 2025, solidifying its position as the world's top international airport, repor ...
Barbados records 31pc surge in GCC arrivals in 2024
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Barbados Tourism Marketing (BTMI) has reported a robust 31 per cent year-on-year increase in arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) r ...
HMH expands in Saudi Arabia with new properties
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) has announced a major expansion in Saudi Arabia, aiming to support the country's growing tourism sect ...
Tourism Malaysia promotes Visit Malaysia Year 2026 at ATM
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, through its agency Tourism Malaysia is once again participating in Arabian Travel Market (A ...
Emirates signs 7 MoUs with countries to boost arrivals, appeal
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates has signed another seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the side-lines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with the tourism boards ...
Emirates Skywards introduces classic rewards on flydubai
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates Skywards has introduced Classic Rewards for members to redeem Skywards Miles for full flight tickets on all flydubai flights, starting ...
Etihad signs MoC with Tourism Authority of Thailand
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways signs a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to strengthen the relationship between Thailand a ...
Emirates enhances connectivity with Condor, Air Seychelles
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates has activated its reciprocal codeshare partnership with Condor and Air Seychelles for the 2025 summer travel season. &nbs ...
Dubai South records 15% growth in business aviation
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, recorde ...
Emirates wins four Business Traveller Mideast awards
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates won four awards at the Business Traveller Middle East 2025 awards, including 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the 12th year in a r ...
GHA partners with ExploreTECH to streamline tech
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
ExploreTECH and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) have announced that they have signed an agreement to make ExploreTECH’s White Label Solution ...
Emirates, Philippine Airlines to explore closer partnership
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) met at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to explore a potential expansion of their partnership with the ...
Yas Island records over 38 million visits in 2024
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Miral has announced record-breaking visitation numbers across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island in 2024, reflecting strong year-on-year growth and ...
Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi set to open in September
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi announced the opening of the first butterfly Sanctuary in Abu Dhabi on September 2025, reported WAM.
ATM explores food waste reduction to drive circular tourism
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
As travel companies face a growing array of challenges, from operational inefficiencies to increasing demand for sustainability, food waste has ...
Dollar Car Rental UAE teams up with Danube Sports World
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Dollar Car Rental UAE and Danube Sports World, the largest indoor sports facility in the Middle East, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ...
Swissport expands to 13 Saudi airports
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Swissport International, leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching groun ...
Experts say GCC tourism needs local community involvement
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
As tourism destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continue to grow, involving local communities in destination development has beco ...
TAT promotes Thailand as a Muslim-friendly destination
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is highlighting Thailand’s position as a premier Muslim-friendly destination at the Arabian Travel Ma ...
Bahrain showcases its top tourism facilities at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Bahrain is highlighting its tourism infrastructure and enhanced opportunities for cooperation with international markets and partners at the Ar ...
Arada's new Nest Hotel brand to debut in Sharjah’s Aljada
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Arada has officially launched Nest Hotel, the master developer’s first homegrown hospitality brand, which promises a vibrant and affordab ...
flynas signs MoU with Safran for A320neo aircraft seats
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Saudi air carrier flynas has partnered with Safran, a leading manufacturer of aircraft seats, to equip the next 60 new A320neo aircraft with th ...
Saudi Tourism invites investors for Riyadh's development
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism held a meeting with investors and operators in the tourism sector at the Riyadh Chamber to discuss opportu ...
Premier Inn, The Digital Hotelier partner for sustainability
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Premier Inn Middle East and The Digital Hotelier have signed a strategic digital partnership to promote environmentally responsible innovation ...
Hong Kong taps into rising Gulf traveller interest at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) strengthens its commitment to the Gulf region at Arabian Travel Market 2025 (ATM), bringing together over 30 ...
Qatar, DCT Abu Dhabi launch twin-centre holiday packages
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have unveiled a strategic partnership designed ...
Emirates signs eight MoUs at first day of ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Emirates has signed eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with the Tourism Boards of Sha ...
Saudi showcases diverse tourism offerings at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Saudi tourism showcases diverse tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. The "Saudi Land" experience invites attendees ...
Emirates, Kuwait Airways ink interline agreement
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased fl ...
Qatar Tourism, Visit Qatar announce two developments at ATM
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar announced two major developments at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. Qatar ...
Emirates partners with Hapag-Lloyd for luxury cruise-air travel
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Emirates and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, two world-class travel brands, have announced a partnership to offer travellers combined luxury cruise and ai ...
Russians, Gulf nationals lead tourist spending in Dubai
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Dubai's tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with visitors from the Russian Federation and Gulf countries demonstrating the h ...
UAE investments in Egypt's tourism model partnerships: Minister
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Sherif Fathi, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism, stated that Emirati investments in Egypt's tourism sector serve as a successful paradigm fo ...
ATM ‘reinforces Dubai’s leadership in global tourism’
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
The strong turnout at this year’s Arabian Travel Market reflects Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for tourism, travel and h ...
DCT Abu Dhabi launches emirate-wide face recognition system in hotels
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), through its Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Department, is deplo ...
Diriyah Company signs strategic travel trade deal with GoZahid
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Diriyah Company has signed a travel trade agreement with Saudi travel brand GoZahid to further enhance Diriyah as a global cultural and tourism ...
flydubai’s seasonal summer network grows to 11 destinations
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Dubai-based flydubai is set to launch its seasonal operations to 11 cities this summer, including the introduction of flights to two new summer ...
Experts at ATM say business events boost socio-economic growth
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
On the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) today (April 28), tourism leaders from the UAE were joined by representatives from the Intern ...
GCC visitor numbers to Germany grow to over 489,689 in 2024
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC) announced that GCC visitors to Germany have grown steadily to over 489,689 in 2024, a steady ...
Middle East business travel adapts to global shifts, sees 6.1% growth
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Current trends in business travel spending, changing global economic conditions, and the increasing impact of regional economic strategies have ...
RAKTDA, Huawei tie-up to drive innovative tourism marketing
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and global technology giant Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ele ...
Abu Dhabi to launch new Visitor Experience Academy
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has partnered with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches to ...
AlUla showcases authentic handicrafts at ATM
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
AlUla, a luxury heritage destination, is showcasing its first arts and design center, Madrasat Addeera, at Arabian Travel Market until May 1.
Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience construction deal awarded
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Bahrain Surf Park - Club Hawaii Experience has awarded the construction contract for the exciting new leisure destination to Poullaides Constru ...
Minor Hotels in deal with Soma Bay Hotel for Egypt expansion
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels in 58 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the I ...
Sharjah Museums Authority showcases cultural innovation at ATM
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from ...
Rotana books Oracle Cloud to boost its hotel operations
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Rotana, the UAE's largest hospitality operator, is implementing the Oracle OPERA Cloud platform to enhance the efficiency of its 79 global ...
H World International showcases legacy, expansion at ATM
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
H World International is celebrating the 95th anniversary of its flagship brand, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, at Arabian Travel Market ( ...
Emirates adds Airbus A380, Boeing 777 services to 8 cities
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Emirates will introduce a slew of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months. The ai ...
Emirates, flydubai carries 5m passengers in 2024
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Emirates and flydubai are setting the gold standard in airline partnerships, hitting a milestone 5 million travellers flying on their joint net ...
Saudi travellers continue to broaden horizons in 2025: Almosafer
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has revealed the latest consumer travel trends for Saudi travelle ...
Saudi airport passengers up 46pc since Vision 2030
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Saudi Arabia’s airports handled 128 million passengers in 2024, marking a 45.8% increase since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016, accordi ...
Aviation major driver of economic growth, connectivity in Egypt
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study measuring the significant economic and employment benefits aviation (includ ...
Kerten partners with Jeep for AlUla desert experience
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Kerten Hospitality, an Irish lifestyle hospitality company, has partnered with Jeep and its Saudi Arabian dealer, Petromin KSA, to improve the ...
Ajman to highlight cultural identity, civilisational diversity at ATM
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
As part of its vision to enhance Ajman’s presence on the global tourism map, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is set to ...
Wego data reveals KSA, Egypt, India as top 2025 destinations
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Wego has revealed the popularity of global destinations among Middle East travellers, based on flight and hotel data analysis. The leaderboard, ...
Four Seasons expands in UAE with luxury resort at Al Zorah
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Four Seasons and Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, have announced plans ...
RezLive.com launches ‘Smart Match’
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
RezLive.com, a global B2B travel distribution platform and part of the Travel Designer Group, has announced the official launch of Smart Match, ...
Hideaway Beach Resort nominated for three awards
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, located in the Haa Alifu atoll, has been nominated for three awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards: Maldives& ...
Dubai Municipality to highlight its tourism projects at ATM
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Dubai Municipality is set to showcase its best practices and innovative tourism projects at the 32nd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, aiming to ...
Spain welcomes over 200,000 visitors from UAE in 2024
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Spain welcomed over 200,000 visitors from the UAE in 2024, including both Emirati nationals and residents, stated Carlos Ruiz González, ...
TTN showcases groundbreaking digital edition at ATM
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Travel and Tourism News (TTN), the leading voice of the region’s travel trade, is making a strong statement at ...
REVEALED: First images of Wynn Al Marjan Island
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Wynn Al Marjan Island, set to open in early 2027 on the coastline of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE, has released the 'first-look images' of ...
Saudi Cluster 2 Airports Company records 38,700 flights in Q1
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Cluster 2 Airports Company, the operator of 22 international and domestic airports across Saudi Arabia, said it has achieved a 4.5% growth in a ...
Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors show strong Q1 growth
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is set to showcase the emirate’s continued momentum as a globally ...
Saudi Tourism to showcase summer offerings at ATM
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) will showcase the kingdom's unique and diverse summer destinations designed to drive business for its trade p ...
TIME Hotels to announce 12 openings by Q1 2026 at ATM
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
TIME Hotels, a UAE-based hospitality brand, plans to expand globally ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2025. The company aims to open 12 new prope ...
Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines expand Doha-Manila service
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have partnered to expand service between Doha and Manila, providing greater connectivity for passengers f ...
242,000 Saudis working in tourism sector: GASTAT
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
The Saudi Arabia General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that the total number of people working in tourism activities in the K ...
ATM opens tomorrow, uniting travel professionals
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors an ...
Turkish Airlines unveils Crystal Business Class Suite at Expo 2025
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Turkish Airlines has marked its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai with the Asia-Pacific debut of its new Crystal Business Class Suite in ...
Mideast aviation market world's second-fastest growing: report
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
The Middle East aviation market has grown by 5% since 2019, making it the second-fastest-growing region globally. This growth is driven by a co ...
DCT Abu Dhabi, ITAKA conclude top sellers conference
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Poland’s leading tour operator ITAKA have concluded the 2025 ...
Qashio, Visa unite UAE travel leaders for spend management
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Qashio, the UAE's top spend management platform, has partnered with Visa to host an exclusive event for top travel decision-makers. < ...
DET set to strengthen travel trade connections at ATM
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
At the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase how building conne ...
2nd UN Gastronomy Forum boosts African cooperation
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, co-organised with the Basque Culinary Centre, aimed to strengthen cooperati ...
Atmosphere Core signs its first Nepal resort
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Atmosphere Core has signed its first resort in Nepal, Aarunya Nature Resort by Atmosphere, located in the valleys of Banepa, just outside Kathm ...
Atmosphere Core promotes new COO
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Atmosphere Core, a hospitality company, has promoted Ashwin Handa to Chief Operating Officer (COO), South Asia. ...