Saudi Arabia unveils bold new platform to redefine tourism sector
Thu, 22 May 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled TOURISE - a bold global platform set to redefine and shape a new horizon for tourism at scale. It is ...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches seasonal flights to Giza
Thu, 22 May 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has launched new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Giza in Egypt.&nb ...
Four Points by Sheraton names new Cluster Director of Revenue Strategy
Thu, 22 May 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai and Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai have appointed ...
Egypt to spotlight Grand Egyptian Museum at ITB China
Thu, 22 May 2025
Egypt will put a spotlight on the historic opening of Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled to take place on July 3, during its high-level par ...
Novotel celebrates its ocean commitment with two new programmes
Thu, 22 May 2025
Ahead of World Ocean Day (June 8), Novotel marks the first anniversary of its transformative three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund fo ...
Etihad to co-host IATA regional SAF workshop
Thu, 22 May 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the co-host for the IATA Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Workshop 2025, taki ...
flydubai resumes flights to Damascus
Thu, 22 May 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of direct flights to Damascus from 01 June 2025. Flights to Damascus Internati ...
flydubai to resume flights to Damascus from Dubai
Wed, 21 May 2025
Dubai low-cost carrier flydubai has announced the start of direct flights to Syrian capital Damascus starting from June 1. Flights to Damascus ...
Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City ranks second top meeting hotel
Wed, 21 May 2025
Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City has been named the #2 Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent, a globally recognised list of pr ...
Mauritius Tourism Authority targets Gulf travellers for growth
Wed, 21 May 2025
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) President, Claire Le Lay, highlighted the growing importance of Gulf and Emirati visitors ...
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha appoints new GM
Thu, 22 May 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha has appointed Patrick Baptist as its new General Manager. Baptist has over three decades of experience in premium, luxury ...
Etihad Airways Q1 net profit soars 30% to $187m
Wed, 21 May 2025
Etihad Airways has delivered record financial results and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building ...
Premier Inn celebrates stellar year at Moon & Stars Awards
Wed, 21 May 2025
Premier Inn Middle East has celebrated its 2025 Moon & Stars Awards, held at the Hard Rock Café in Dubai. ...
UAE signs deal with Airbus to boost local aerospace capabilities
Tue, 20 May 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a strategic MoU with Airbus Africa and Middle East to advance the developme ...
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat appoints new GM
Thu, 22 May 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat has appointed Samir Messaoudi as its new General Manager, bringing over two decades of global hospitality expertise and ...
Cvent reveals top meeting destinations, hotels in MEA
Tue, 20 May 2025
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today unveiled its 2025 rankings Top Meeting Destinations and ...
Jordan leads Mena medical tourism with 224,000 visitors in 2024
Tue, 20 May 2025
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has reported a significant increase in international medical and wellness tourism visits to the Middle East and ...
EgyptAir partners with SITA to modernise network
Tue, 20 May 2025
EgyptAir, a leading airline in the Middle East and Africa, is upgrading its network infrastructure to improve operational efficiency, resilienc ...
Les Roches launches new Master’s in Hospitality Management
Tue, 20 May 2025
Les Roches, a top hospitality education institution, has launched its new Master of Science in International Hospitality Management programme.< ...
ITB China 2025 launches themed travel panels
Tue, 20 May 2025
ITB China 2025, which will take place from May 27 to 29 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, will feature six expert pa ...
VFS launches world's largest visa application centre in Dubai
Tue, 20 May 2025
VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure global mobility for governments and citizens, has launched its ...
Bicester Collection celebrates success at Virtuoso Symposium
Tue, 20 May 2025
The Bicester Collection, showcasing its growing influence within the global luxury travel sector, hosted the official welcome reception of the ...
Amaala unveils ‘A Story of Flourishing’ – a new look at luxury wellness
Tue, 20 May 2025
Amaala, the luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, has unveiled 'A Story of Flourishing', an expression of ...
Hurtigruten, CruiseXplore to strengthen Mideast presence
Tue, 20 May 2025
CruiseXplore has been officially appointed as the exclusive Middle East representative for Hurtigruten, the renowned Norwegian cruise line with ...
Wego to promote Azerbaijan for Mena travellers
Tue, 20 May 2025
Wego, the top travel app in the Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with the Azerbaijan Tourism Board to promote Azerbaijan as an all-s ...
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai The Walk achieve CAC designation
Tue, 20 May 2025
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai The Walk have been awarded the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation by the International Board of C ...
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina wins DET 5-Star Award
Tue, 20 May 2025
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina has been awarded 1st place in the Digital Reputation Award for the 5-star hotel category by the Dubai Department of E ...
BWH Hotels signs contracts for eight new hotels
Wed, 21 May 2025
BWH Hotels, a global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, showcased its significan ...
ibis Dubai Al Rigga appoints new GM
Tue, 20 May 2025
Accor Shared services has promoted Emmanuel Uddin to the position of General Manager of ibis Dubai Al Rigga. W ...
RateHawk, GlobalStar partner for inventory access
Tue, 20 May 2025
RateHawk, a B2B online system for booking hotels, air tickets, and transfers, has announced a strategic partnership with GlobalStar Travel Mana ...
Almosafer partners with Miral to promote Yas Island tourism
Tue, 20 May 2025
Almosafer, the Middle East’s leading travel brand, has announced a partnership with Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral, to promote ...
Makkah spending up 162pc during Ramadan: Visa reports
Mon, 19 May 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Holy Cities emerged as Ramadan’s top economic performers, according to Visa’s Travel Pulse Q1 2025, which reve ...
Wizz Air celebrates 21 years with 21pc off flights
Mon, 19 May 2025
Wizz Air is offering up to 21% off all flights on its network for its 21st birthday, available exclusively on May 19 and 20. ...
Moscow boosts ties with Saudi Arabia as visitors rise 5.7 times
Mon, 19 May 2025
Moscow is enhancing its ties with Saudi Arabia, as visitors to the country have increased by 5.7 times, making the Kingdom an increasingly impo ...
Shamal introduces second tower in Dubai
Wed, 21 May 2025
Shamal, a Dubai-based diversified investment firm, has announced a second tower at Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai. Following strong interest ...
Saudi Ministry of Culture, Boutique Group sign heritage MoU
Mon, 19 May 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Boutique Group, a leading hospitality company operating in the Kingdom, have signed a Memorandum o ...
Ifema Madrid's 2024 revenues hit $257m
Mon, 19 May 2025
Ifema Madrid has announced its economic and activity results for 2024. The institution recorded revenues of €230.2 million ($257 million), ...
IHG adds Hotel Indigo Torquay to its UK leisure portfolio
Mon, 19 May 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Torquay with The Fragra ...
Number of passengers at Saudi airports jumps 15pc in 2024
Mon, 19 May 2025
The total number of people travelled through the airports across Saudi Arabia exceeded 128 million during the year 2024, and this figure marks ...
NCL's 2025 summer season offers customisable cruises
Sun, 18 May 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the global leader in cruise travel, is launching its 2025 summer travel season with a focus on offering guests the ...
Kuwait Airways takes delivery of first Airbus A321neo aircraft
Sun, 18 May 2025
The national carrier, Kuwait Airways, took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, named Al-Mutlaa, at the Kuwait International Airport, reported ...
Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka welcomes 500,000 visitors
Sun, 18 May 2025
The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has welcomed over half a million visitors in the first 35 days of the expo.
Etihad Airways continues fleet expansion with Boeing deal
Sun, 18 May 2025
Etihad Airways is further expanding its fleet, confirming an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft. The agreement includes a mix of Boeing 787 ...
Fujairah celebrates IndiGo’s inaugural flights to Mumbai, Kannur
Sun, 18 May 2025
Fujairah International Airport celebrated the official launch of IndiGo Airlines' inaugural flights to Mumbai and Kannur, marking the begin ...
Etihad Airways adds North Carolina to its US network
Sun, 18 May 2025
Etihad Airways is launching non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026. This marks the first airline from the region to ...
Cebu Pacific offers special fares for Dubai - Philippines flights
Mon, 19 May 2025
Cebu Pacific (CEB) invites travellers from Dubai to explore the Philippines’ most iconic sites and sceneries, made even more accessible thr ...
Pegasus, UC Berkeley to develop user-focused innovations
Sun, 18 May 2025
Pegasus is partnering with UC Berkeley to develop data-driven, user-focused, and efficiency-enhancing innovations that will shape the future of ...
MTPA invites families from Saudi Arabia to explore Mauritius
Sun, 18 May 2025
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is inviting families from Saudi Arabia to explore Mauritius, a tropical paradise that combines ...
ITB China 2025 unveils new Travel Innovation Hub
Sun, 18 May 2025
The Travel Innovation Hub, a new platform at ITB China 2025, will showcase the intelligent and sustainable integration of technology into the t ...
flydubai unveils refurbished Travel Shop in Deira
Sun, 18 May 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has officially unveiled its newly renovated Travel Shop in Deira, Dubai, showcasing a refreshed space design ...
Turkish Airlines Holidays offers UAE seamless access to platform
Sun, 18 May 2025
Turkish Airlines Holidays offers travellers in the UAE seamless access to its exclusive holiday platform. The ...
What’s next for revenue management for cruise lines?
Sun, 18 May 2025
The Middle East cruise industry is poised for continued growth with the 2024-2025 season set to attract over one million cruise tourists to the ...
We Create Drama Film Festival returns for season 4
Sun, 18 May 2025
The We Create Drama Film Festival, hosted by Paramount Hotels, returns with a bolder and more dramatic twist this year.
Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Krabi
Thu, 15 May 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's carrier, has launched non-stop flights to Krabi, Thailand, starting on November 28th. ...
Ajman Tourism teams with Dertour to boost European presence
Thu, 15 May 2025
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) entered into a strategic partnership with Dertour Group, a German tourism promotion company, ...
Hilton launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower across UAE
Thu, 15 May 2025
Hilton has launched Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in the UAE, becoming the first global hospitality operator to implement the programme across ...
Aseer boosts its tourism standing with five deals
Thu, 15 May 2025
The Aseer Development Authority (ASDA) showcased its growing ambitions at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The Authority presented its 'Dis ...
Almosafer, Wyndham to expand global hospitality network
Thu, 15 May 2025
Almosafer, a leading travel company, has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to expand its global hotel portfolio. The deal will allow ...
BIGGEST ORDER: Qatar Airways to buy 210 Boeing widebody jets
Thu, 15 May 2025
Qatar Airways and Boeing have announced that the carrier will purchase up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody ...
Three Shurooq projects rank among top 10pc of hotels globally
Thu, 15 May 2025
Three premium hospitality destinations developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) have been ranked among the top 1 ...
FITUR 2026 launches Knowledge Hub for tourism's future
Thu, 15 May 2025
FITUR, the International Tourism Fair, will take place from January 21 to 25, 2026 at IFEMA MADRID. The event ...
Italian demand boosts Abu Dhabi's visitor economy
Thu, 15 May 2025
Etihad Airways is reporting significant growth in travel demand between Italy and Abu Dhabi. The uplift is supporting Abu Dhabi's tourism a ...
Asfar, Minor Hotels to blend Thai and Saudi hospitality
Thu, 15 May 2025
Saudi tourism investment company Asfar has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minor Hotels, marking a significant milest ...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 19 new member properties
Wed, 14 May 2025
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is introducing 19 new member properties to its global portfolio from January 1 to March 31, 2025.I Prefer Hotel ...
Airbus delivers first A321neo for Kuwait Airways
Wed, 14 May 2025
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo to Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, marking the first of nine A321neo aircraft on order.< ...
Skyscanner appoints new CEO
Wed, 14 May 2025
Skyscanner, a global travel leader, has appointed Bryan Batista as its new CEO. Batista, currently the Chief Operating Officer, will take over ...
Etihad, TAP Air Portugal launch frequent flyer partnership
Wed, 14 May 2025
Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have launched a frequent flyer partnership from May 14. The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest ...
KSA aims for 10pc tourism contribution to economy by 2030
Wed, 14 May 2025
Saudi Arabia tourism sector currently contributes 5% of Saudi Arabia’s economy, up from 3% in 2019, with a target of 10% by 2030, while g ...
Hilton set to hit 100 hotel milestone in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 14 May 2025
Hilton is set to achieve 100 hotels in operation and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia this year, demonstrating its commitment to growth in ...
Ascott boosts talent to open 300+ new properties by 2028
Wed, 14 May 2025
Ascott, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is enhancing talent development to expand its global presence by opening over 300 new prop ...
UAE prioritises tourism as key pillar of economy: Al Marri
Wed, 14 May 2025
Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, highlighted how the UAE has prioritised the tourism sector ...
SHG opens four new venues in Porto Montenegro
Wed, 14 May 2025
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has expanded its presence in Montenegro by introducing four new venues at the Porto Montenegro Yacht Club in Tiv ...
Zoomcar, Wego to unlock self-drive travel for tourists in India
Wed, 14 May 2025
Zoomcar, India's leading self-drive car sharing marketplace, has partnered with Wego to provide travellers with easy access to self-drive r ...
Adnec, Informa sign MoU to enhance exhibitions sector in Al Ain
Wed, 14 May 2025
Adnec Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa, a leading organiser of exhibitions and events, marking the beginning o ...
Deal awarded to develop 3 new terminals at Riyadh airport
Wed, 14 May 2025
King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed an executive pa ...
Air Arabia reports strong Q1 with $96.6m net profit, up 34%
Tue, 13 May 2025
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has reported a strong first quarter of 2 ...
Ensana, Dyafa to develop health spa resort in Al-Ahsa
Tue, 13 May 2025
Ensana, Europe’s leading health spa and wellness hotel group, has entered a strategic partnership with Saudi-based hospitality operator D ...
Jazeera Airways migrates to Navitaire’s New Skies
Tue, 13 May 2025
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has migrated to Navitaire's New Skies retailing and reservations platform in just 100 days, marking the first ...
TPConnects offers Riyadh Air's NDC content globally
Tue, 13 May 2025
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new digitally native airline, is partnering with TPConnects Technologies to integrate its NDC content and servic ...
Etihad Airways welcomes 1.7m guests in April
Tue, 13 May 2025
Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, reported strong growth in April 2025, welcoming 1.7 million guests, a 21% increase from the pre ...
Spanish hotspots, island escapes are top UAE destinations
Tue, 13 May 2025
UAE residents are preparing for summer holidays, with a preference for European cities and tranquil island getaways. Spanish hotspots like Mall ...
Wellness, nature, food drive 2025 travel trends in EEMEA: MEI
Tue, 13 May 2025
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released Travel Trends 2025, providing global consumer spending insights. The report highlights th ...
Baraka, Kerten Hospitality to develop House Residence in Jeddah
Tue, 13 May 2025
Baraka for Real Estate Development and Investment Company has partnered with global lifestyle hospitality operator Kerten Hospitality to launch ...
Marriott to bring St. Regis brand to Jeddah
Tue, 13 May 2025
Marriott International has partnered with Miyar Alshati Real Estate Company, Telal Al Wadi Real Estate Company, and Saud Al Arifi Investment Gr ...
Rotana appoints new VP for Saudi operations
Tue, 13 May 2025
Rotana, the Middle East's leading hospitality management company, has appointed Khaled Al Jamal as Area Vice President (VP) – Saudi A ...
Sophos Hotels to manage Wataniah's Le Meridien Hotel in Tabuk
Tue, 13 May 2025
Sophos Hotels, in partnership with Wataniah Business Group, is set to manage Marriott International's Le Meridien in Tabuk. &n ...
Wyndham, Le Park Concord to launch Super 8 in KSA
Tue, 13 May 2025
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Le Park Concord Company to launch its Super 8 by Wyndham brand in Saudi Arabia. The agreement a ...
Hospitality in Saudi Arabia ‘focuses on culture, identity’
Mon, 12 May 2025
Hospitality in Saudi Arabia is no longer just about infrastructure or service - it’s about identity, culture, talent, and future leadersh ...
Young Saudis fuel strong growth in domestic tourism: research
Mon, 12 May 2025
A new research report by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reveals that Saudi Arabia’s Generation Z is driving the country’s tourism lan ...
Dubai Safari Park reports 67pc surge in travel trade sales
Mon, 12 May 2025
Dubai Safari Park, a leading wildlife and tourism attraction in the region, has reported a 67% increase in travel trade sales during its sixth ...
Almosafer partners with Singapore Tourism, Changi Airport
Mon, 12 May 2025
Almosafer, a leading travel brand in the region, has strengthened its partnership with Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group through ...
Ajman Tourism starts promotional tour in Germany
Mon, 12 May 2025
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has commenced a strategic promotional tour across Germany with visit scheduled to influential cit ...
Radisson Blu Creek Deira Dubai welcomes new culinary director
Mon, 12 May 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek has appointed Chef Jay Williams as its new Culinary Director, bringing over two decades of international ...
Trip Affiliates Network accelerates MEA expansion
Mon, 12 May 2025
Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network) achieved a milestone in its Middle East & Africa (MEA) expansion strategy at Arabian Travel Market 202 ...
Marriott, Verkehrsbuero sign deal for five properties in Austria
Mon, 12 May 2025
Marriott Internationalhas signed an agreement with Verkehrsbuero Hospitality to open five properties in Austria across its Tribute Portfolio, A ...
IHG Hotels & Resorts, Ashaad sign three new hotels in Saudi Arabia
Mon, 12 May 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of three new hotels in Saudi Arabia ...
Future Hospitality Summit Riyadh opens with key signings
Mon, 12 May 2025
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Riyadh 2025 got underway yesterday (May 11) at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, spotlighting the latest ...
Air India, Air India Express appoint dnata as UAE representative
Sun, 11 May 2025
Air India and Air India Express have appointed dnata Representation Services as their General Sales Agent (GSA) and Representative Agency (RA), ...
Safir showcases visionary growth, innovation
Sun, 11 May 2025
Safir Hotels & Resorts participated in the 32nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai from April 28 to May 1, 2025.
Kerten Hospitality launches franchise model for Nakhati Gelato
Sun, 11 May 2025
Kerten Hospitality is expanding its female-led gelato brand, Nakhati, globally, following its debut in Saudi Arabia. ...