Updated April 4, 2025 - 12:37 GST

Tourism Breaking News

Breaking News

Nine Middle Eastern countries collectively account for 12% of the total global inbound air seats:Mabrian
Oman Air partners with TUI for new digital holiday packages
Cruise Travel Mart 2025 Set to Elevate Middle East Cruise Industry with Unparalleled Trade Engagement
Over 600 offers with My Emirates Pass available all year round
Red Sea Global and Oracle Collaborate to train 5000 Saudi nationals over the next six months
ATM 2025 sees 104% increase in registrations compared to the same period last year
Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments Opens in Abu Dhabi – Redefining Luxury & Comfort for Modern Travellers
Makkah Hotel and Towers wins ‘Best 5 Star Hotel KSA’
DWTC welcomes 2.65 Million attendees in 2024, reinforcing Dubai’s Global Leadership in Business Events
British Airways announces additional flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow this summer boosting travel and trade connections between the UK and Saudi Arabia
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi inaugurates first flights to Varna and Bucharest Baneasa

Hotels

Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments Opens in Abu Dhabi – Redefining Luxury & Comfort for Modern Travellers

Jannah Hotels & Resorts unveiled Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments, an exquisite blend of comfort, convenience, and signature Bedouin hospitality. Perfectly catering to business travellers, families, and long-term guests, this latest addition to the UAE’s hospitality scene is set to redefine serviced apartment living. Located in the heart of the capital, … Read More »
Makkah Hotel and Towers wins ‘Best 5 Star Hotel KSA’
TUMBI Hotels unveils first UAE property with AED 375 Million investment under Hilton’s Tapestry Collection
GymNation Unveils the World’s First In-Gym Hotel; the perfect pull-up for the upcoming Eid weekend
Marriott International and Abu Dhabi National Hotels sign agreement to bring The Luxury Collection Brand to Ras Al Khaimah

Aviation

Nine Middle Eastern countries collectively account for 12% of the total global inbound air seats:Mabrian

Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, analysed seats availability data on flights scheduled in international, one-way, direct flights connecting to nine Middle East destinations (Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrein), that collectively account for 12% of the total global inbound air … Read More »
Over 600 offers with My Emirates Pass available all year round
British Airways announces additional flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow this summer boosting travel and trade connections between the UK and Saudi Arabia
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi inaugurates first flights to Varna and Bucharest Baneasa
Philippine Airlines wins ‘Best Airline – Southeast Asia’ at the Arabian Travel Awards 2024

Associations

Riyadh Air and Saudi Arabian Creative Director reveal stunning collection during Haute Couture Week in Paris

Riyadh Air in collaboration with the Saudi fashion designer Ashi, founder of Parisian couture house ASHI Studio, has unveiled its first-ever fashion collection, during Haute Couture Week in Paris. The airline took to the runway in style showcasing its stunning new lifestyle collection for its frontline team members in the … Read More »
UN Tourism welcomes 7 new affiliate members from the Middle East
Middle Eastern airlines saw a 14.2% year-on-year increase in demand : IATA
GCC unified visa key focus at UN Tourism ME region meeting in Qatar
Qatar tourism establishes new representation office in KSA

Agents

Exhibitions

ATM 2025 sees 104% increase in registrations compared to the same period last year

With three weeks remaining until Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the event is on course to attract a record number of high value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to the same time last year, reinforcing its position as an essential platform for travel trade professionals around the world. International markets account … Read More »
ITB Berlin 2025 kicks off with optimism in the travel and tourism industry, plus innovations on the global stage
DCT Abu Dhabi leads delegation of 40 partners exhibiting at ITB Berlin
GCC RevPAR across GCC rose by 5.4% in 2024 compared to 2023
Arabian Travel Market 2025’s Travel Tech exhibitors increase 25% year-on-year as value of global travel technology market hits $10.7 billion