Minor Hotels announces Avani+ Fujairah Resort
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels in 58 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the I ...
Sharjah to highlight tourism at ATM through public-private sector
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Sharjah is set to participate in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, which will take place from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Dubai World T ...
Thrifty UAE to launch smart mobility solution at ATM
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Thrifty Car Rental UAE is set to launch a smart mobility solution at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, aiming to enhance the way residents ...
FHS Saudi Arabia unveils programme, participants
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia has unveiled an action packed agenda, key participants and new event features for the 2025 sum ...
ATM is set to welcome over 55,000 attendees globally next week
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
The 32nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will focus on 'Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow's Tourism through Enhanced Connectivity,' h ...
Ascott Limited brings The Crest Collection to UAE
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Ascott Limited, a global hospitality operator, has signed the Al Mahra Resort by The Crest Collection, set to open in Q1 2027 on Marjan Island, ...
GHA reports strong double-digit gains for Q1
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), one of the largest alliance of independent hotel brands, reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, with ...
Madinah is undergoing major development to enhance tourism
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Madinah is undergoing significant development to enhance infrastructure, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life for residents and visit ...
Wizz Air unveils its roadmap to net zero by 2050
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Wizz Air, an environmentally sustainable airline in EMEA, has launched its comprehensive net zero roadmap, Flying Towards Net Zero. ...
Expedia Group expands in Mideast with new partnerships
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Expedia Group has announced strategic travel partnerships to expand its presence in the Middle East, including advertising, technology, and sup ...
Mandarin Oriental announces renovations in Hong Kong, Bangkok
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is investing multi-million dollars in its two flagship hotels, The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bang ...
Riyadh welcomes first Virgin Atlantic Heathrow flight
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
King Khalid International Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of British airline Virgin Atlantic, arriving from London Heathrow and carry ...
Emirates launches 'travel rehearsal' programme in 17 cities
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Emirates has achieved several milestones in Autism Awareness month, including launching a 'travel rehearsal' programme across 17 cities ...
Saudia Group signs with Airbus for 20 aircraft
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Saudia Group has announced a new aircraft deal with Airbus to enhance its fleet by adding up to 20 new wide-body A330neo aircraft, 10 of which ...
Saudia seals Airbus order to buy 20 new wide-body aircraft
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
National carrier Saudia has announced that it has sealed a new deal with Airbus to buy upto 20 new wide-body A330neo aircraft. Of this, 10 are ...
Kerzner to open One&Only resort in Hudson Valley
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Kerzner International, a luxury hospitality and residential property developer, has signed a deal with Nolan Reynolds International to develop ...
Visit Qatar to highlight nation’s tourism offering at ATM
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Visit Qatar is set to participate in the 32nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, UAE, taking place from April 28 to May 1, 20 ...
Etihad Airways joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Programme
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme. &n ...
Virgin Atlantic lands in Riyadh
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the airline's first flight into the kingdom.
Sustainable Travel Awards renews partnership with Nova School
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is partnering with Nova School of Business & Economics, Lisbon to further its commitm ...
Malaysia is official partner destination for ITB China
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Malaysia is set to become the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025, taking place from May 27-29 in Shanghai.
Al Wathba offers all-inclusive escape, desert retreat
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, is offering two seasonal offers: the ultimate all-inclusive escape and the all-inclusive ...
Kleindienst unveils $816m Buddha-Bar projects
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Kleindienst Group has announced a landmark partnership with George V Eatertainment to bring Buddha-Bar Hotel and Buddha-Bar Beach to The Heart ...
RSG joins Greek hospitality brand to launch Nammos Resort
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea, has unveiled Nammos Resort Amaala, setting ...
Raffles, Fairmont appoint new VP of Operations for Mideast
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have appointed Rolf Lippuner as Vice President of Operations for the Middle East ...
ATPI Group launches new events management platform
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
ATPI Group has launched ATPI EventsHub, an end-to-end guest management platform designed to handle all aspects of events management.
Empire Aviation acquires Gulfstream G600 for charter in Mideast
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Dubai-based Empire Aviation has added a new Gulfstream G600 business jet to its fleet, offering end-to-end personalised services for the new ow ...
flydubai signs strategic agreement with Dubai Chambers
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a strategic agreement with Dubai Chambers to support companies operating in the emirate and ex ...
Targeted tourism policies key to inclusive growth
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Targeted policies, regulatory frameworks and governance models are crucial to ensuring tourism benefits are shared by all community members, pr ...
Art takes center stage at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is gearing up to host a dynamic blend of artistic showcases, engaging conversations, and cultural celebrations this ...
Mango House, Canopy by Hilton announce new leader
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Hilton Seychelles has appointed Hendrick Calles as the Cluster General Manager for Mango House Seychelles and Canopy by Hilton Seychelles, as p ...
GHA Green Collection more than doubles in size
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced significant growth of its ...
Skywards Everyday joins EmCan to boost UAE rewards
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Skywards Everyday, an app that allows members to earn Skywards Miles daily, has partnered with EmCan, Emarat's loyalty program, to introduc ...
Travog launches AI-powered flight search in mobile app
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Travog, the ultimate travel and expense management platform, has unveiled a new AI-based flight search feature in its mobile app, designed to s ...
Event tech adoption to rise as more events are planned in 2025
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Cvent, a leading provider of meetings, events, and hospitality technology, has released the Cvent Event Industry Report 2025 Middle East Editio ...
Dubai Airports presented with Operational Excellence Award
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Dubai Airports has received the Operational Excellence Award from AirportLabs at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, recognising a decade of innovati ...
Saudi Arabia to localise 41 professions in tourism sector
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Saudi Arabia announced the decision to localise 41 professions in the tourism sector in private sector establishments. The Ministry of Human Re ...
Europe's travel boards to unite in Dubai for Discover Europe
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Austria Tourism, Atout France Middle East, the German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO), and the Spanish Tourist Office are joining forces for D ...
Blacklane unveils Saudi Arabia expansion
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Blacklane, a global chauffeur service, has announced plans to expand in Saudi Arabia, marking the first phase of its expansion. &n ...
FHS Saudi Arabia offers key investments for KSA's future
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025 is set to bring together investors, developers, government decision-makers, and regional hospit ...
Oman Air, Visit Oman promote stopover bookings in Oman
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Oman Air and Visit Oman have launched a joint Stopover programme, offering travellers an opportunity to explore Oman's diverse attractions. ...
Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotel revenues increase 12.7pc
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotels posted revenues of RO 59 million ($153 million) in 2025 till the end of February, marking a 12.7% increase fro ...
Oman Airports to help launch, operate Karbala Airport in Iraq
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Oman Airports has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Iraq’s Teebat Karbala Company to support setting up and initial operation ...
Etihad grows footprint in Africa as flights to Nairobi double
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies.
Triple appointments strengthen leadership at Mövenpick
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai has made three leadership changes, including the appointment of a new expert and a new internal tal ...
Fujairah Conference aims for sustainable adventure tourism
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
The Fujairah International Conference of Adventures Tourism, organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, will take place from A ...
Crowne Plaza highlights rising demand for flexibility in travel
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Crowne Plaza by IHG has released its second white paper, "Leading the Charge in Blended Travel," highlighting the growing demand for ...
Central Hotels & Resorts to unveil expansions, tech at ATM
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Central Hotels & Resorts, a rapidly growing hospitality management company in the UAE, will showcase its expansion roadmap, transformative ...
Qatar Airways to showcase Qsuite Next Gen at ATM Dubai
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Qatar Airways is introducing its 'Qsuite Next Gen' at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai from April 28 to May1.
Aroya Cruises launches Mediterranean season itineraries
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Aroya Cruises has announced in a press release the launch of its inaugural Mediterranean itineraries set to begin in June 2025. &n ...
SyrianAir relaunches direct flights to Dubai
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed today (April 20) at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the ...
Kerzner renews its deal with Sabre to enhance SynXis
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation, has renewed its agreement with Kerzner International to optimise its distribution and retai ...
X-NOOR partners with JA Hotels to decarbonise operations
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
JA Palm Tree Court, JA Beach Hotel, Palm Jebel Ali, and JA Lake View Hotel have signed two strategic agreements with X-NOOR, a leading solar an ...
teamLab Phenomena opens in Saadiyat Cultural District
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a multi-sensory art experience and cultural landmark in the Saadiyat Cultural District, was inaugurated on ...
Riyadh Air unveils new interior cabin designs
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's new airline, is redefining aviation travel with its cabin interiors. The 'no legacy' carr ...
DCT Abu Dhabi's tourism sector targets $16bn to economy
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the department's ...
French low-cost airline Transavia to launch Madinah flights
Sat, 19 Apr 2025
The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), in partnership with the Al Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA), has announced that it has ente ...
Emirates expects 300,000 travellers over weekend
Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Dubai's carrier Emirates anticipates that more than 300,000 travellers will begin their journeys from Terminal 3 this weekend and continuin ...
Lufthansa Group Airlines names new Director Sales Middle East
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Luis Monreal has been appointed new Director Sales Middle East Lufthansa Group Airlines, starting April 1.
Turkish Airlines leads Europe in triple runway operations
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Turkish Airlines has become the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations at iGA Istanbul Airport, marking a milestone ...
Stirling, Marjan launch Rove Hotels in Ras Al Khaimah
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Stirling Hospitality Advisors, a leading boutique advisory firm, has partnered with developer Marjan to oversee the pre-opening and launch phas ...
Industry-first travel content creator college launches in Dubai
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
The Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), in partnership with Beautiful Destinations, has launched the Beautiful ...
Ethiopian Airlines partners with Bucher for Boeing 777-9 galleys
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's fast-growing airline, has partnered with Bucher, a lightweight aircraft interior solutions leader, to equip it ...
Dibba Bay Oysters appoints new GM
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Dibba Bay Oysters, a gourmet oyster farm in the Middle East, has appointed Andrea Sartoris as its new General Manager.
Royal M Abu Dhabi introduces sustainable hospitality
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi by Gewan is setting a new benchmark in sustainable luxury with a series of groundbreaking eco-friendly initiatives. Com ...
WTTC launches new SME initiative with VFS Global
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the Together in Travel small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) initiative, with VFS ...
Saudi Arabia reports 333pc rise in tourism licenses for 2024
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Preliminary data from the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism indicates a 333 per cent growth in the number of licenses issued to private tourism ...
UAE leader in development of low carbon aviation fuel: IATA
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Kamil Al-Awadhi, Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East at International Air Transport Association (IATA), described the UAE as ...
Novotel Deira Creekside launches NOVO25 campaign
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Novotel Deira Creekside and Novotel Suites Mall Avenue are launching their NOVO25 campaign, inspired by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed b ...
DEF unveils action-packed lineup of events
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Gaming and esports will reach new heights in Dubai with the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) 2025, running from 25 April to 11 May. ...
UN Tourism launches guidelines for investing in Indonesia
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
UN Tourism has launched the latest edition in its series of investment guidelines: Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia. This compreh ...
AlUla Manara introduces celestial journey at AlUla Skies Festival
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The AlUla Skies Festival, set to return from April 18 to 27, 2025, is an event that celebrates the historical relationship between humanity and ...
ITB China will address rising demand for MICE, business travel
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
ITB China, a B2B-exclusive trade show focused on the Chinese travel market, returns from May 27 to 29, 2025, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibit ...
SalamAir increases Muscat-Salalah flights by 50pc for Khareef
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
SalamAir, Oman's low-cost airline, has introduced fixed fares for flights between Muscat and Salalah during the Khareef season from June 30 ...
ATM will gather AI experts to explore new frontiers in travel
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 28 ...
Fourth edition of Cruise Travel Mart concludes in Dubai
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The fourth edition of Cruise Travel Mart in Dubai concluded with representatives from 17 leading cruise lines and over 200 travel agents from t ...
Dubai Marathon registration opens for its 25th edition
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The organising committee of the Dubai Marathon has officially opened registration for the 25th edition of the race, set to take place on Februa ...
Renaissance Business Bay Hotel welcomes new GM
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels, has appointed Andrea Strim as General Manager. ...
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will host ‘Ride with Rixos’ this April
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is set to host a special edition of 'Ride with Rixos' on April 26th, in honor of World Wish Day, celebrated annu ...
KSA’s ACP aims to reach 2.5m seats by end of 2025: CEO
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Air Connectivity Programme (ACP) Chief Executive Majid Khan stated that ACP has added over 700,000 seats to support Umrah and visit capacity th ...
KSA signs air transport deals at ICAO Facilitation Conference
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), signed a number of air transport service agreements ...
Aviation, tourism add $18.2bn to UAE GDP: IATA
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that aviation, including aviation-related tourism, generated significant economic v ...
DCT Abu Dhabi strengthens ties with India via roadshow
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) extended its Experience Abu Dhabi Roadshow in India to the cities of Hyde ...
Colourful GCC pavilions 'light up' Expo 2025 Osaka space
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
With colours inspired by desert sands and Gulf shores, and with themes rooted in innovation, humanity, and sustainability, the pavilions of the ...
Oman Air to launch flights to Amsterdam on July 1
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Oman Air has announced the launch of fights between Muscat and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s 11th destination in Europe.
IGTM 2025 to highlight surge in golf travel demand
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
The Masters has highlighted the growing global demand for golf travel, with over two million people vying for tickets to Augusta, but only 90,0 ...
UN Tourism Asia-Pacific to focus on sustainability
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
UN Tourism has gathered its Members States from Asia and the Pacific to guide the sector's development towards greater resilience and susta ...
Fairmont expands in Europe with the opening of Golden Prague
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of hospitality group Accor, has announced the debut of Fairmont Golden Prague, a multi-million euro renovat ...
Campbell Gray shares vision for future of hospitality in GCC
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
As the GCC rapidly evolves into one of the world’s most influential hubs for luxury hospitality, Campbell Gray Hotels shares its strategi ...
Ras Al Khaimah’s first organic fertiliser facility starts operation
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Uterra Middle East Agro Industries recently celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art organic soil fertiliser production facility in Al Gh ...
Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel introduces Sunday roast lunch
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
The Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel in Dubai is launching a Sunday Roast Lunch in the Queens Grill, a culinary tradition that combines maritime heritag ...
DCT Abu Dhabi showcases cruise offering at SeaTrade Cruise Global
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) participated in SeaTrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami, which took place fr ...
Virtuoso hosts inaugural dinner for Mideast, Africa members
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Virtuoso, a leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, recently hosted its first-ever meet-and-greet for its member ...
Etihad Airways launches summer sale with up to 30pc off
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Etihad Airways is launching its biggest annual summer sale with up to 30 per cent off on a wide range of destinations across its network, to he ...
IATA launches FACE Ambassadors Programme for air cargo talent
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the FACE Ambassadors Programme, a new initiative under the Future Air Cargo Exe ...
Dubai Airport's lead reflects emirate's status: CEO
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, has affirmed that Dubai International Airport’s continued position as the world’s busiest hu ...
GCAA announces resumption of flights between UAE, Syria
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the resumption of air flights between the UAE and the Syria, reported WAM. & ...
KSA will create one million jobs in tourism, culture by 2030
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
The vital sectors of tourism, culture, sports, and creative industries will create one million jobs in Saudi Arabia by 2030, according to ...
Jennifer Lopez to perform in Abu Dhabi in July
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Jennifer Lopez, a Pop icon, is returning to the UAE on Tuesday, July 29 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island as part of her Up All Night: Live tour, p ...
Agility fuels Atmosphere Core's bold journey forward
Mon, 14 Apr 2025
Atmosphere Core, a leading hospitality company in the Indian Ocean region, celebrated a milestone year in 2024, launching its ninth resort, RAA ...