Ajman Tourism expands India outreach, launches partner incentive programme
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has concluded a promotional roadshow in India, covering Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, as part of efforts to strengthen Ajman’s presence in key international markets and expand engagement with India’s travel and tourism sector.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh Unveils inaugural conference programme
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together tourism leaders from Saudi Arabia and international markets to explore opportunities created by the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.
Egypt’s tourism ambitions call for more flexible airline capacity: KlasJet
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Egypt’s tourism ambitions are driving airlines to rethink capacity planning, with the country targeting 30 million annual visitors by 2030. As demand fluctuates seasonally, ACMI and wet leasing could offer carriers greater flexibility to manage short-term capacity gaps and growth, according to Justinas Bulka, CEO at KlasJet.
Aseer showcases diverse tourism assets in three-day motorcycle tour
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, is strengthening its position as a tourism destination after hosting a three-day motorcycle tour that brought together 354 riders from Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, alongside 22 international participants.
Morocco welcomes 9.4m tourists in H1 2026 as GCC interest grows
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Morocco is gaining popularity among GCC travellers, recording 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025 and 9.4 million in H1 2026. With Saudi interest rising, the country is targeting 26 million annual visitors by 2030.
Saudi Tourism Ministry, Accenture partner to advance AI in tourism
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and Accenture Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the LEAP 2026 conference to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies aimed at transforming the Kingdom’s tourism sector.
GCC welcomes 75.7m tourists as tourism contribution hits $254.7bn
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
GCC tourism generated $254.7 billion in economic contribution in 2025, attracting 75.7 million visitors and $131.9 billion in inbound spending, as sector growth reached 7.3%, surpassing the global rate of 6.7%, according to the GCC Statistical Centre.
Ajman promotes tourism offering across key Indian markets
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is conducting a promotional roadshow in India from August 30 to September 4, visiting Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad as part of efforts to strengthen the emirate’s position in key international tourism markets.
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival attracts 300,000 visitors
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 attracted more than 300,000 visitors over 45 days, boosting tourism in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate through cultural, adventure and family experiences showcasing the destination’s natural and tourism appeal.
Saudi Arabia breaks ground on new Westin Abha tourism project
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.
Expo 2030 Riyadh, Atout France strengthen tourism cooperation
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France, France’s national tourism development agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation, technical support and knowledge exchange ahead of the World Expo in Riyadh.
PATA Travel Mart 2026 connects 1,100 tourism delegates in Kuching
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) has opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing together more than 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Azerbaijan showcases tourism offerings at PATA Travel Mart
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), alongside four local tourism industry partners, showcased the country’s tourism offerings at PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 in Kuching, Malaysia, strengthening Azerbaijan’s engagement with international travel markets.
BRICS tourism ministers adopt Jaipur 2026 Declaration
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
The BRICS tourism ministers have adopted the Jaipur Declaration by consensus at the ministerial meeting held under India’s 2026 Chairmanship setting AI and Tourism, sustainability, tourism skilling and seamless travel as its top priorities.
PATA Travel Mart brings together 1,100 delegates from 48 countries
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026), which opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on Tuesday (Aug 18) bought together over 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Saudi travellers turn to secondary, coastal destinations this summer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Saudi travellers are broadening their summer travel choices, with a cluster of secondary cities recording sharp increases in searches for round-trip flights, according to the latest data from Wego, a major travel app and online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Bahri unit seals strategic logistics collaboration with Red Sea Global
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Bahri Logistics, a unit of Saudi national shipping company Bahri, has signed an agreement with Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations to expand their existing partnership and also explore new opportunities for strategic logistics collaboration.
Red Sea Global opens Rosewood AMAALA offering residential style hospitality
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Rosewood AMAALA, a luxury resort located at Triple Bay on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Red Sea coast. The opening marks another milestone in the company’s strategy to establish AMAALA as the Kingdom’s flagship wellness destination.
DCT Abu Dhabi launches inaugural Visitor Experience Awards
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the inaugural Visitor Experience Awards, a flagship annual programme recognising organisations and frontline professionals delivering exceptional visitor experiences across the emirate.
Preparedness key for quick tourism recovery, says study
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Destinations that act before disruption hits recover up to 1.5 times faster than those that wait, according to a new research.
Bahrain outlines plans to boost tourism growth, attract major events
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.