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.
Kuwait Airways, Visit Kuwait partner to develop, promote tourism
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Kuwait Airways has partnered with Visit Kuwait to enhance tourism in Kuwait. This agreement aims to promote Kuwait as a comprehensive tourist, cultural, and social destination by providing visitors with extensive facilities through the Visit Kuwait electronic platform
Saudi Tourism Authority, Cluster2 Airports to boost aviation-tourism collaboration
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The Saudi Tourism Authority and the Cluster2 Airports signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen integration between the aviation and tourism sectors, aiming to enhance the tourism experience across the Kingdom.
Syria, Arab Tourism Organisation sign programme to boost tourism
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
The Syrian Ministry of Tourism and the Arab Tourism Organisation (ATO) signed an executive programme at the ATO's headquarters in Jeddah. The agreement aims to develop and enhance Syrian tourism, attract sustainable investments, and improve sector quality
TOURISE debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, pioneering protocol for intelligent travel
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled on Friday at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set to transform every stage of the traveller’s journey.
flynas launches "Saudi Experiences" to boost tourism, support communities
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced the launch of the "Saudi Experiences" initiative. This is in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority.
Tourism Development Fund signs $186m deals at TOURISE
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
On the second day of its participation in TOURISE Forum 2025, the Tourism Development Fund, the Saudi Arabia’s national enabler for the tourism sector, witnessed the signing of strategic agreements worth over SAR700 million ($186 million).
Asfar plans Al Baha, Yanbu projects under new phase of investments
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
The Saudi Tourism Investment Company (Asfar), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has announced a new phase of its strategic tourism investments through promising tourism development projects in Al Baha and Yanbu.
WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia to highlight the Kingdom's expanding tourism
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 agenda, the first WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will convene global travel leaders in Riyadh from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The event will connect international and Saudi travel communities to explore the Kingdom's rapidly expanding inbound and outbound tourism markets.
QTM 2025 opens this month with conferences on tourism's future
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
The world of travel and tourism will once again converge in Doha as the fourth edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) opens its doors from November24 to 26, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
King Salman Airport signs MoU to boost transport-tourism integration
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to cooperate in the promotion of domestic tourism, develop air connectivity, and enhance the traveller and visitor experience.
UN Tourism Assembly ends with adoption of Riyadh Declaration of Tourism
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly concluded with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, a momentous step taken by member states toward enhanced cooperation over the next 50 years.
Eight agreements to develop tourism, cultural destinations in Madinah
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Al Madinah Region Development Authority oversaw the signing of eight cooperation agreements to advance tourism and cultural destinations across the region, as part of its participation in the Saudi Land 2025 pavilion.
Collaboration key to tackle overtourism say experts at WTM London
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
World Travel Market London 2025 focused on overtourism on the final day of the show on Thursday with experts urging measures from the tourism industry to tackle the situation.
Maldives unveils sustainable townships plan a foundation of diversified economy
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model to create a new category of sustainable townships, designed for large-scale, integrated developments that combine hospitality, residential real estate, health, education, and renewable energy infrastructure.
UN Tourism, Swiss University link tourism, fashion
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
UN Tourism and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) have again partnered to spotlight inspiring examples of how fashion can drive cultural tourism, boost local trade, and spark innovation in destinations around the world.
Almosafer, VisitBritain boost Saudi tourism to Britain
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has expanded its strategic partnership with VisitBritain, Britain’s national tourism agency, to further promote Britain as a top destination for Saudi travellers.
DCT Abu Dhabi, Amadeus partner to drive tourism growth
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has expanded its partnership with Amadeus, announced at World Travel Market London. This collaboration aims to increase visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi by over 60% through Amadeus Digital Media platforms compared to the previous year.
Ministers see investment, education as vital for tourism's potential
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Ministers gathered at WTM London 2025 shared their views on how smarter, more inclusive investment models can help destinations to share more widely the benefits of travel and tourism.
Sarawak Tourism Board showcases culture, sustainability at WTM London
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will make its largest-ever appearance at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, taking place from 4th – 6th November 2025 at ExCeL London, as the state strengthens its global tourism positioning ahead of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026.
WTM London 2025 opens, marking its largest edition
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the world's largest travel and tourism event, will open today (November 4) and run until November 6 at Excel London, with a unifying theme across all stages and sessions: Reimagining Travel in a Changing World—for the first time this year.