Atout France adapts operations amid Middle East travel disruptions
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Atout France is closely monitoring geopolitical developments affecting travel between the Middle East, Türkiye, and France. Airlines, including Air France, have adjusted schedules, while the agency ensures operational continuity, compliance, partner coordination, and transparent communication.
Ramadan accommodation searches rise 20.67pc in Makkah, 25.16pc in Madinah: Wego
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Travel activity among Saudi residents rose during Ramadan 2026, driven by strong Umrah and family travel demand. Accommodation searches increased 20.67% in Makkah and 25.16% in Madinah, peaking late in the month, alongside earlier planning for Eid and post-Ramadan trips.
Wego reports 4.8pc rise in Kuwait travel bookings for February
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Wego reports a 4.8% increase in Kuwait travel bookings for February 2026, driven by Hala February celebrations, National and Liberation Day holidays, and early Ramadan preparations, marking one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Staycations lead UAE Ramadan travel plans: Wego
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Wego reports that UAE residents are favouring staycations, cultural experiences and spiritually focused city breaks during Ramadan 2026. As the holy month approaches, travellers are planning shorter, experience-led trips, with increased domestic travel and selective short-haul journeys to culturally resonant destinations.
Bahrain, UAE launch one-stop air travel system
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will officially activate the first phase of a long-planned one-stop air travel system today (February 17), launching a significant step towards seamless mobility within the GCC.
Dida Holdings, HBX Group forge 7-year strategic travel partnership
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Dida Holdings, an AI-first travel distribution platform, has announced a seven-year strategic partnership with HBX Group, a B2B TravelTech marketplace. The agreement establishes HBX as a core partner within Dida’s global distribution network, supporting international travel demand from China, Asia, and beyond.
Riyadh Air, Mastercard partner to elevate travel
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Riyadh Air and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming global travel through the integration of payments, technology, and travel experiences. The collaboration introduces innovations across consumer payments, premium airport experiences, and next-generation B2B travel payments.
GNTO, visitBerlin outline Germany’s dynamic travel vision
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and visitBerlin have outlined a forward-looking vision for 2026, setting the direction for a year that celebrates Germany’s vibrant urban culture, rich culinary landscape and a growing emphasis on wellbeing.
dnata convenes global travel leaders in Oman
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
As demand for luxury travel to Oman and the wider GCC continues to accelerate, dnata Representation Services – part of the dnata Travel Group – brought its exclusive luxury travel roadshow, Opulence by Ahlan Arabia, to the Sultanate for the first time.
Mideast overseas travel spending to surpass $60bn by 2030: ATM report
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Overseas travel spend by Middle East residents is expected to grow by 6% per year until the end of the decade, when it will top $60 billion, according to the latest ATM Travel Trends Report.
Global demand for winter city breaks in UAE soars: Wego
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Wego, a leading travel app and online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new seasonal insights showcasing a rise in searches to the UAE for winter city breaks, driven by cooler weather, retail-led travel, and short-stay urban experiences.
Gulf Air eases January travel with enhanced baggage options
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has introduced more flexible baggage options to support passengers’ travel plans during January, as demand is expected to rise during the school holiday period.
Choosing the right travel insurance in a region on the move
Mon, 05 Jan 2026
Travel in the Middle East is now a lifestyle, with families and young professionals traveling frequently. Travel insurance has shifted from an afterthought to a necessity, requiring careful selection to ensure genuine protection rather than minimal coverage.
Mena business travel spending rises ahead of 2026 growth: musafir.com
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Based on its corporate travel data and booking trends, musafir.com reports that business travel spending in the Middle East rose nearly 20% in 2025, driven by increased MICE activity, major industry events, and cross-border leadership meetings, reinforcing the region’s growing role as a global hub for corporate engagement ahead of 2026.
flyadeal enhances customer travel experience
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
flyadeal has introduced a raft of customer experience enhancements focused on convenience and flexibility with highlights including 7kg free carry-on baggage on its most basic fare bundle, ‘fly’. In addition, flyadeal is relaunching other ancillary products to enhance customer awareness of its three tier fare bundle products – ‘fly, fly+ and flyMax.
BIT 2026 reimagined with focus on travel makers
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
Responding to the tourism sector’s ongoing evolution, BIT 2026, scheduled to be held at Fiera Milano from February 10 to 12, is being reimagined around a powerful new concept: the Travel Makers.
UAE tourism sector adds $70bn to GDP, sets visitor records in 2025
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
The UAE’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, contributing AED257 billion ($70 billion) to GDP and setting new visitor records for the year, said a report.
Riyadh Air names Khimji’s Travel & Tourism as Omani partner
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate.
DXB and DWC boost winter schedules with new routes
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand.
UAE hotels welcome 23.27m visitors in 9 months of 2025
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
The UAE's hospitality sector continued its strong upward trajectory in the first nine months of 2025, with hotels welcoming 23.27 million guests – up 4.9 percent compared to the same period in 2024 - resulting in more than 79.3 million hotel room nights booked, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.
RezLive.com wins “Best Travel Booking Platform”
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
RezLive.com has been recognised at Arabian Travel Awards 2025, held in Dubai, securing the coveted title of Best Travel Booking Platform.