RateGain expands AI commercial network across APAC, MEA
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
RateGain Travel Technologies has consolidated its APAC & MEA commercial operations, expanding its regional workforce fivefold to over 100 professionals, reinforcing its AI-powered SaaS leadership in travel and hospitality and strengthening key growth markets.
US faces worst tourism decline since 2020
Tue, 26 May 2026
US international tourism fell 5.5% in 2025, with four million fewer visitors and over $8 billion lost in spending, marking the sharpest decline since the pandemic and surpassing losses seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
UAE’s Elevate World to convene tourism leaders online
Mon, 25 May 2026
UAE-based Elevate World will host a virtual tourism summit from June 2-4, 2026, bringing together over 250 global industry leaders, hotels, travel agents and tour operators, with Dubai serving as the event hub for participating partners.
Dubai Airports set to welcome thousands of Hajj pilgrims
Thu, 21 May 2026
Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas.
ATM 2026 rescheduled to September 14–17
Thu, 21 May 2026
RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from September 14–17 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders.
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 opens with redesigned halls, immersive experiences
Tue, 19 May 2026
IMEX Frankfurt 2026, Europe’s leading trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry, opened on May 19 with a refreshed exhibition environment.
Wego showcases Ras Al Khaimah through new travel initiative
Mon, 18 May 2026
Wego partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to launch RAK Moments, a campaign promoting authentic, bookable experiences across nature, wellness, culture, luxury, and family travel.
Qashio launches all-in-one corporate travel, spend platform
Thu, 14 May 2026
Qashio, a Mena region spend management solutions company, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking flights and hotels in one place.
Dubai tops global Instagram travel rankings for 2026
Wed, 13 May 2026
Dubai ranked as the world’s most Instagrammable destination for 2026, while Burj Khalifa topped landmark rankings with more than 10 million tagged social media posts and 1.1 million monthly searches, according to a new global study by PlayersTime.
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.