Rotana targets 25 hotels in Egypt by 2030, eyeing expansion across key tourism destinations
Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Rotana is targeting significant expansion in Egypt, with plans to grow its portfolio to as many as 25 properties by 2030, potentially making the country its third-largest market after the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Luxury Leads reports 2.5% revenue growth as UAE market share rises to 47.9%
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Luxury hospitality consultancy Luxury Leads has reported continued growth in its business across the UAE and wider Gulf, with revenue generated during the first eight months of 2026 reaching 77% of its total revenue for the whole of 2025.
Emirates opens hospitality training centre to UAE businesses
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Emirates has opened its Centre of Hospitality Excellence to businesses and organisations across the UAE, offering tailored training programmes designed to strengthen hospitality standards, improve customer experiences and develop professional skills.
HMH strengthens sustainability initiatives across its regional hotel portfolio
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) is strengthening its sustainability efforts across its managed hotels in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, integrating environmental and social initiatives into daily operations.
Six Senses makes UAE debut with November 23 opening of Palm Jumeirah Resort
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
Six Senses will make its UAE debut on November 23 with the opening of Six Senses The Palm, Dubai. Located on Palm Jumeirah, the beachfront resort will feature 61 suites, 172 private residences and extensive wellness facilities.
UAE leads foreign investment in Armenia as direct flights rise to 26 weekly
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
The UAE and Armenia are strengthening economic and tourism ties, with 26 weekly direct flights, rising investment and expanded tourism infrastructure supporting efforts to attract more visitors, building on the 15,832 Armenian visitors welcomed by the UAE in January–May 2026.
Arabian Adventures strengthens UAE offering with new trade benefits, experiences
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Arabian Adventures has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at helping travel trade partners secure more business in the UAE ahead of the 2026/27 winter season, including enhanced hotel rate protection, AI-enabled processes and an expanded portfolio of experiences.
Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils multi-day wedding experience ahead of 2027 opening
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled details of its wedding and celebrations offering, positioning the upcoming UAE destination resort as a venue for multi-day weddings, with dedicated event facilities, dining experiences and accommodation for guests ahead of its expected opening in late 2027.
Four Seasons announces 52 luxury private residences in Dubai’s DIFC
Tue, 27 Oct 2026
Four Seasons, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate investment company Bright Start, has announced plans for Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC, expanding its luxury residential portfolio in the emirate.
Etihad marks first non-stop Abu Dhabi–Calgary flight
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a milestone as travellers can now fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary for the first time.
NUQAIM Holdings, TMTC partner to develop UK-Africa medical travel corridor to UAE
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Dubai-headquartered healthcare enterprise NUQAIM Holdings and London-based healthcare concierge The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) have signed a strategic partnership to establish a medical travel corridor connecting patients from the UK and Africa with healthcare services in the UAE.
UAE winter travel demand to Europe rises 25pc: musafir.com
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
UAE residents are increasingly choosing European destinations for National Day breaks and winter holidays, with demand rising approximately 25% year-on-year, according to travel platform musafir.com.
Etihad’s A380 touches down in Bangkok for the first time
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 landed in Bangkok on October 26, marking the aircraft’s first arrival in Thailand and the launch of daily services between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and the Thai capital.
Istanbul, Munich, Krakow lead UAE travellers’ October getaway searches: Wego
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Wego’s latest travel data shows growing interest among UAE travellers in October city breaks, with Istanbul, Munich and Krakow recording year-on-year increases in searches as demand evolves beyond the peak summer season.
Air India, Standard Chartered unveil new partnership for UAE, Singapore clients
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
Air India and Standard Chartered have announced a partnership combining international banking services with Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme to serve Global Indians in Singapore and the UAE.
UAE to host six championship finales in landmark motorsport month
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
The UAE will take centre stage in international motorsport between November 5 and December 6, hosting three major events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi as six international championships reach their season finales.
Authenticity overtakes price as trust reshapes UAE wellness market
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Authenticity is emerging as a stronger purchasing consideration than price among wellness-focused consumers, as brands face growing pressure to prove their claims and deliver meaningful experiences, according to new research by Strategy& Middle East.
UAE’s hospitality edge, built on resilience and strategic investment: HMH Chairman
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
The UAE’s tourism success is driven by strategic investment, diverse visitor markets and an evolving hospitality sector. In an exclusive interview, TTN speaks with HMH Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Sultan Al Qassimi about the country’s growth, destination development and strategies for long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Global Village opens Season 31 with new attractions
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Global Village will open its doors today (October 14) for Season 31, welcoming guests to ‘A More Wonderful World’ with new attractions, entertainment, dining and cultural experiences.
Etihad increases Damascus to daily service as demand grows
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Damascus service to daily flights from November 14, 2026, expanding the route from four to seven flights a week as demand grows between the UAE and Syria.
Louvre Abu Dhabi appoints Souraya Noujaim as Director
Wed, 07 Oct 2026
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has appointed Dr. Souraya Noujaim as Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, as the museum prepares to mark its 10th anniversary in 2027.