Emirates completes over 40 autism Travel Rehearsals globally
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Emirates reinforced its commitment to accessible travel by hosting Travel Rehearsals in over 40 cities, supporting more than 250 families. The programme helps young people with autism prepare for airport journeys, reducing anxiety and building confidence to fly.
HBX launches tool to track travel demand shifts
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
HBX Group, a top B2B travel technology marketplace, launches Agent Radar, a weekly insights tool helping travel advisors track changing travel demand, uncover new booking opportunities, and respond swiftly to evolving market trends.
Travel, tourism’s global GDP hits record $11.6trn in 2025: WTTC
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Travel & Tourism remained the fastest-growing sector in 2025, with WTTC data showing a record $11.6 trillion GDP contribution, 9.8% of the global economy, growing 4.1% and significantly outpacing global economic growth of 2.8%.
Canada leads amid geopolitical shifts; Gulf states face drop: survey
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall in confidence, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey.
Travelgate expands global travel network with AO UK acquisition
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Travelgate, part of Travelsoft Group, has acquired AO UK, integrating enterprise content orchestration and over 20 years of product expertise, enhancing its global network of 1,000+ buyers and sellers and improving hotel inventory readiness for sale.
Jazeera Airways reports 73,655 passengers carried since March 11
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Jazeera Airways reported an operational update during its second online briefing amid Kuwait International Airport’s 43-day closure, stating that it efficiently redeployed operations and transported 73,655 passengers through five hubs,.
Maldives to host World Creator Summit, World Creator Awards
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
The Maldives will host the World Creator Summit and World Creator Awards 2026, powered by Creatoll, from 20–25 September, bringing global creators, platforms, publishers, and tourism stakeholders together to highlight creator-led storytelling’s growing impact on travel.
80pc of travel firms report fewer holiday enquiries since Iran war: poll
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
A global survey found 79.5% of tour operators saw enquiry declines since the Iran war, with 59.3% reporting drops of 20% or more, widespread cancellations, and no recovery signs, especially across Middle East, Asia and Europe markets.
Almosafer launches ChatGPT-integrated platform
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has officially launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first application from Saudi Arabia to offer its consumer services through this global AI interface by OpenAI.
Relief in Gulf tourism sector as US-Iran ceasefire begins
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
A temporary ceasefire in the Iran conflict has brought a visible sense of relief to the Gulf travel industry after weeks of disruption that affected flights, hotel bookings and regional travel confidence.
February air passenger demand grows 6.1pc: IATA
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global passenger demand in February 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 6.1% compared to February 2025.
747m rides in Dubai public transport, AI impact on travel growing
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Dubai’s public transport, shared mobility, and taxis carried 747.1 million riders in 2024, averaging over 2 million trips per day, according to a new report.
UK travel marketers predict higher budgets ahead of 2026 holiday season
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Almost 80% of UK Travel & Tourism marketers expect revenue growth and more than two-thirds expect budgets increases in the coming months, despite concerns over economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to data from performance marketing agency Impression.
NCL commits to full future cruise credit amidst travel disruptions
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) prioritises passenger flexibility amid complex regional travel, ensuring peace of mind, says Kevin Bubolz, VP & Managing Director for Continental Europe and MEA, highlighting the line’s commitment to guests during challenging times.
Jazeera restores Kuwait–India connectivity under Vande Bharat
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Leading Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has marked another major milestone by simultaneously relaunching flights to six Indian cities from Kuwait via Qaisumah Airport (AQI) in Hafar Al Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Project Vande Bharat during these challenging times.
Virtuoso members, partners honoured at Continental Europe Forum
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Virtuoso, a global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, presented its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards at its Continental Europe Forum, held March 11-13, at Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.
War is costing region's Travel & Tourism sector $600 million a day
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is costing the region’s Travel & Tourism sector about $600 million a day in lost international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, declining traveller confidence and weakened regional connectivity begin to hit demand, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
$12.5trn in travel, tourism investment to boost G20 competitiveness through 2035: WTTC
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says $12.5 trillion in travel and tourism investment across major economies will shape competitiveness and growth through 2035, with capital investment expected to grow 4.6% annually, stressing the need to align spending with demand.
Amadeus posts 6.1pc revenue growth in 2025
Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Amadeus ended 2025 strongly, with group revenue rising 6.1% for the year alongside improved profitability. The company also invested more than €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) in R&D, representing over 20% of total group revenue.
Strong Oman presence at ITB Berlin
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Oman has reinforced its position as one of the Middle East’s most compelling tourism destinations with a strong and strategic presence at ITB Berlin 2026, leveraging the world’s largest travel trade platform to deepen partnerships, showcase its diverse tourism offerings and consolidate Germany’s place as a key European source market.
Travel chaos continues in Gulf as stranded passengers scramble for limited flights
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Travel disruption across the Gulf region has entered its fifth day, with thousands of passengers still stranded and airlines operating only limited flights out of major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid continued regional conflict and widespread airspace closures.