Visit Oman joins ICCA, strengthening Oman’s MICE presence
Mon, 11 May 2026
The National Travel Operator – Visit Oman has become a member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), marking a milestone in advancing Oman’s position within the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.
TBO partners with Vervotech for AI-driven hotel mapping
Mon, 11 May 2026
TBO, a B2B travel distribution platform, has renewed its collaboration with Vervotech to integrate advanced hotel mapping capabilities, reinforcing a previously established partnership between the two companies.
Co-sourcing cuts operational costs by up to 50pc in travel sector: 247tpd
Mon, 11 May 2026
Specialised co-sourcing is gaining traction in the travel industry amid cost, talent, and geopolitical pressures. According to 24/7 Travel Partner Desk, it can cut operational costs by 40–50%, and up to 70% in high-cost markets like the US and Northern Europe.
Amadeus posts 3.1pc revenue increase in Q1 2026
Sun, 10 May 2026
Amadeus, a travel technology company, reported Q1 2026 revenue growth of 3.1% (7.9% constant currency). Adjusted EBIT increased 6.6%, and diluted EPS rose 8.8%. Free cash flow reached €273.6 million ($323 million), up 4.5% year-on-year, reflecting continued financial performance improvement.
Kuwaiti travel trends rise in family, religious journeys for Eid Al Adha: Wego
Thu, 07 May 2026
Wego reports that Kuwaiti travellers are planning longer, more intentional Eid Al Adha trips, focusing on family travel, religious journeys, and destinations offering relaxation and cultural experiences, based on recent search and booking trends.
Red Sea Global adds 32 extra flights for Eid Al-Adha travel surge
Mon, 04 May 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG) is expanding access to The Red Sea destination for Eid Al-Adha by adding 32 extra flights between May 21–31 to meet rising holiday demand.
Emirates rebuilds global network to 96pc after disruption
Mon, 04 May 2026
Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.
Wego, Turkey Tourism Agency enhance travel discovery for Mena travellers
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Wego, an online travel marketplace in Mena, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) to enhance how travellers across the Mena region discover, explore, and plan trips to Türkiye.
Direct Travel broadens Avenir platform across global specialty sectors
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Direct Travel has expanded its Avenir platform across Energy, Marine, and Mining divisions via ATPI, offering a unified global model for executive and project travel that complements existing specialist workforce and logistics solutions.
March global passenger demand up 2.1pc, Mideast traffic falls 60.8pc: IATA
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global passenger demand in March rose 2.1%, while capacity fell 1.7%, lifting load factor to 83.6%. International demand dipped 0.6% amid a 60.8% Middle East traffic drop.
UAE travel rebounds with shift to flexible booking: UAEVisaTravel.com
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Travel demand to the UAE is recovering steadily, with travellers favouring flexibility, faster decisions and shorter booking cycles. Data from UAEVisaTravel.com shows dip in February–March, followed by stabilisation and growth to 30–50% of pre-disruption levels.
Bhutan to host first International Travel Mart
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Bhutan will launch the Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) 2026 to strengthen its global tourism position. The inaugural event will be held in Thimphu from June 11 to 13, 2026, bringing international stakeholders together.
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.