UAE hotel occupancy down 27.7%, Dubai sees steepest decline
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
The UAE’s hospitality market experienced a challenging first half of 2026 as regional disruptions impacted international travel demand and airline operations. The hotel occupancy rates across the country plunged 27.7% with Dubai recording the sharpest declines, said a report.
International tourism up 2% in Q1, Middle East arrivals drop 14%
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
International tourist arrivals grew 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March.
Middle East international air passenger demand down 48.1% in April
Thu, 28 May 2026
Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 3.4% in April this year, compared to April 2025, data from International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
Dubai International ranks among world’s busiest airports for international traffic
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Dubai International Airport has ranked among the world’s busiest airports for international passenger traffic, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key global aviation hub.