Morocco records tourism surge with 19.8m visitors in 2025
Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Morocco achieved a milestone in its tourism sector in 2025, securing a record-breaking 19.8 million arrivals, according to official data released by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.
Global City Dammam opens as premier investment, tourism destination
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Global City Dammam, a major tourism, entertainment, and cultural investment, was inaugurated by Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region Governor, Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. Featuring international pavilions across 650,000 sqm, it supports private-sector growth, boosts competitiveness, attracts global investors, creates jobs, and is expected to welcome 25,000 visitors daily.
$23m investments drive tourism growth in Al Jabal Al Akhdar
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman is implementing development, service, and tourism projects worth RO 9 million ($23 million) to improve infrastructure, boost tourism, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors.
UAE National funds empower tourism entrepreneurship
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
The UAE’s tourism sector attracts entrepreneurs through strong economic impact, government support, and national funding programmes. Initiatives like Khalifa Fund, Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment, RUWAD, and Emirates Development Bank provide financing, training, and advisory services, fostering SMEs, innovation, Emirati talent, and sustainable growth.
BIT 2026 reimagined with focus on travel makers
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
Responding to the tourism sector’s ongoing evolution, BIT 2026, scheduled to be held at Fiera Milano from February 10 to 12, is being reimagined around a powerful new concept: the Travel Makers.
Riyadh Air names Khimji’s Travel & Tourism as Omani partner
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate.
Moment Factory expands to Abu Dhabi for cultural, tourism projects
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Moment Factory, a global entertainment studio known for creating immersive experiences in airports, museums, and public spaces, is opening a regional office in Abu Dhabi. With 25 years of multimedia expertise, it aims to support the UAE’s growth through high-profile collaborative projects.
16 global tourism leaders discover UAE’s tourism sector
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The UAE has welcomed 16 senior tourism leaders from nine countries as part of its Global Tourism Leadership Programme, organised by the Government Knowledge Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in collaboration with the Dubai College of Tourism.
Dar Global, Art District unveil $4.2bn new coastal destination in Oman
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Dar Global has partnered with Art District Real Estate for the development of its new coastal destination - Muscat Marine, Art & Digital District (MAD) - being set up in Oman. The RO1.6 billion ($4.2 billion) project integrates oceanfront living, luxury hospitality and future-focused digital industries.
Saudi Arabia's tourism sector spending reaches $73bn
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Vice Minister Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud said Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is rapidly growing through coordinated national efforts. Tourism spending hit SAR275 billion ($73 billion) and visitor numbers exceeded 116 million, with the Kingdom now aiming to reach 150 million tourists by the end of the decade.
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.