Austrian Airlines to start 5 nonstop Vienna-Dubai flights
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Austrian Airlines will add five nonstop flights per week from Dubai to Vienna to its winter flight schedule 2025/2026 – with the inaugura ...
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort appoints new Director of Operations
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Anantara World Islands Resort has appointed Suresh Ferdinandusz as Director of Operations, effective July 2025. ...
PLE launches Private Luxury Dubai, event set for March 2026
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Private Luxury Events (PLE) has unveiled its 2026 global calendar, headlined by the launch of Private Luxury Dubai, a new event designed for th ...
Millennium partners with PKFARE to strengthen distribution
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
PKFARE, a leading global travel product aggregator, has announced a strategic partnership with Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a leading g ...
Gulf Air to operate seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced the launch of its seasonal service to the city of El Alamein in Egypt.
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Libyan city after a decade
Thu, 04 Sep 2025
Turkish Airlines has announced that it has resumed operations to Misrata, its third destination in Libya, following the launch of flights to Tr ...
Jazeera Airways launches direct flights to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced the relaunch of direct flights to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the United Ar ...
Emirates strengthens commercial leadership team with 5 appointments
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of gr ...
Swiss-Belhotel growth strategy on track
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Swiss-Belhotel International has reported a steady return to operational normalcy following recent geopolitical challenges that briefly impacte ...
ATM 2026 to focus on forces driving future of global travel
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has officially announced the theme for the 2026 edition of the leading international travel and tourism event in th ...
Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel appoints new General Manager
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel has appointed Laith Naber as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of leadership experience within ...
TBO to acquire Classic Vacations; to expand into North America
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
TBO, based in Gurugram, India, has announced its agreement to acquire US-based Classic Vacations from Phoenix-based investment firm, The Najafi ...
Saudia Group signs circular economy deal with Loop
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Loop, a leading Saudi company specialising in circular economy and sustainable ...
China Southern Airlines starts Guangzhou - Riyadh flights
Wed, 03 Sep 2025
China Southern Airlines has launched the first direct flights from Guangzhou, China, to Riyadh. The new route ...
Balancing in-person, innovation ‘key for events sector growth’
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
When the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) selected Bahrain to host the inaugural ICCA Middle East Summit 2025, it was a ...
Future Hospitality Summit launches PitchPoint for startups
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
The Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is giving hospitality brands and technology start-ups a unique opportunity to promote their bus ...
Business events sector set to boom in Mideast backed by AI
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
The business events sector is going to boom in the Middle East with technology being a critical driver, Dr Senthil Gopinath, Chief Executive Of ...
Bahrain 'has potential to be global hub for business tourism’
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
Bahrain has the potential to become a major hub for business tourism and meetings in the region, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTE ...
ICCA Middle East Summit kicks off in Bahrain
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Middle East Summit 2025 kicked off in Bahrain on Monday with a day of powerful ins ...
Abu Dhabi hosts largest gathering of Chinese travel professionals outside of China
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
The world’s largest gathering of Chinese travel industry professionals ever staged outside of China took place recently in Al Ain, Abu Dh ...
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new airport at Yabello
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has inaugurated its new a ...
Etihad launches GuestSeat sale for new destinations
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Etihad Guest has launched this weekend its biggest GuestSeat sale offering up to 50% reduction on GuestSeat fares to a selection of the airline ...
Aqaba to host top destination wedding planners at DWP Congress
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Aqaba, Jordan, will become the focal point of the global destination weddings and luxury celebrations industry when it hosts the 11th Annual De ...
Marhaba enters UK, launches Meet & Greet services in Manchester
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Marhaba, dnata’s leading airport hospitality brand, has launched its renowned Meet & Greet services at Manchester Airport, marking it ...
Queen Alia airport passenger numbers rise 2.9% in July
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan, has welcomed 979,525 passengers during July 2025 - a 2.9% increase compared to the sa ...
China summit in Abu Dhabi breaks records
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
The China Visitors Summit (CVS) has set a new milestone — hosting the largest gathering of Chinese travel agents and tour operato ...
Global air passenger demand up 4% in July, says IATA
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), surged by 4% last month when compared to July 2024, according to data ...
SalamAir welcomes brand-new Airbus A321neo into its fleet
Sat, 30 Aug 2025
Oman’s low-cost airline SalamAir has announced the arrival of its 15th aircraft - a brand-new Airbus A321neo - to its expanding fleet. Wi ...
From cockpit to boardroom: Emirati women making mark at Etihad
Fri, 29 Aug 2025
Etihad Airways marked Emirati Women’s Day by highlighting the growing role of Emirati women within the airline and across the aviation se ...
Muslim Golf Association joins forces with 54 to drive global growth
Fri, 29 Aug 2025
The Muslim Golf Association (MGA) has announced a new strategic partnership with sports and entertainment agency 54 which will see the organisa ...
Atara in deal to build region's first Sheraton residences in RAK
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
Dubai-based Atara Development has announced that it has signed a landmark agreement with global hospitality major Marriott International to ope ...
Malaysian Embassy in Abu Dhabi hosts cultural expo
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
The Embassy of Malaysia in the United Arab Emirates hosted a reception to promote an exhibition entitled “To Know Malaysia Is To Love Mal ...
Honouring Emirati women: guardians of culture, architects of our future
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
From the nation's ancient heritage to the horizons of its future, Emirati women have strengthened the society. As guardians of the cultur ...
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah unveils dining concepts after renovation
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is back after three months of renovation. While the full reveal is coming soon, the spotlight for now is on its dining scen ...
Dubai Airports honours Emirati women in aviation with photo gallery
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Emirati Women’s Day and under this year’s national theme, “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 ...
China Visitors Summit opens in Al Ain, connecting top Chinese buyers
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
The China Visitors Summit (CVS) opened its doors today in Al Ain, marking the largest China inbound travel industry workshop ever produced outs ...
Top names join AlUla music festival
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
Azimuth, AlUla’s exclusive music event, returns for its fifth edition on September 25 and 26, once again transforming the majestic desert ...
Saudi Arabia showcases tourism vision in Japan
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has held high-level meetings in Japan focusing on the Kingdom's tourism leadership ...
IBTM World forum to discuss role of association events
Thu, 28 Aug 2025
IBTM World, the leading global trade show for the meetings and events industry, has revealed the themes and speakers for its 2025 Association L ...
LEVA Hotels to transform Harare Chester House into hotel
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Dubai-headquartered LEVA Hotels has signed an agreement with Revitus Property Opportunities Real Estate Investment Trust (Revitus REIT), manage ...
PATA launches 75th anniversary campaign, From Vision to Legacy'
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the beginning of a year-long campaign to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its foundin ...
FHS World focuses on empowering women in hospitality
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
The Future Hospitality Summit World is empowering women working in hospitality and tourism through #FHSWomenPower, a unique initiative to promo ...
Major shift seen in how travellers plan and book trips
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
A decisive shift in how travellers plan and book trips is taking place and today’s high-intent travellers spend more time browsing, compa ...
DEAL Holdings launches new culinary and lifestyle venture
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
The Food & Beverage Group (FAB Group), a lifestyle and culinary venture created by UAE-based investment and development company, DEAL Holdi ...
WTTC unveils heavyweight speakers for Global Summit in Rome
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, wh ...
Global tourism expert Phillipa Harrison named RAKTDA CEO
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Phillipa Harrison as the new CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). ...
flynas to resume Jeddah - Kuwait direct flights
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
flynas, a leading low-cost airline, has announced plans to resume direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait, further expanding its network in li ...
Emirates to offer new aircraft, Premium Economy in four more routes
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
Emirates will be layering on more of its next-generation Airbus A350 as well as retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s - all featuring Premiu ...
New National Geographic documentary shines light on Nabataean kingdom
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
Lost Treasures of Arabia: The Nabataean Kingdom, a new National Geographic documentary premiering on August 27 and streaming on Disney+ from Au ...
Safir Hotels & Resorts to open new 5-star hotel in Kuwait
Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Safir Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a brand-new five-star property in Kuwait, in partnership with B&B Hotels Management - ...
Aleph Hospitality enters Makkah with Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel
Mon, 25 Aug 2025
Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with D ...
RCRC brings famous Opera 'Carmen' to Riyadh
Mon, 25 Aug 2025
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is bringing the renowned Opera “Carmen” for the first time to Saudi Arabia, which will ...
Esports World Cup period draws 300,000 foreign visitors to Riyadh
Mon, 25 Aug 2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025), which concluded in Riyadh on Sunday, set a new viewership record in its second year, recording 750 million ...
Groupe GM launches new Algotherm hotel collection
Mon, 25 Aug 2025
Groupe GM, an international leader in guest amenities, has unveiled the new Algotherm Hotel line, bringing the revitalising power of the ocean ...
Liv Golf, Fever announce landmark global ticketing partnership
Sun, 24 Aug 2025
Liv Golf, the global golf league energising the sport through team competition, innovative fan experiences and world-class entertainment, has a ...
UAE issues new regulation on aerodrome crisis management
Sat, 23 Aug 2025
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially published its Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) on Aerodrome Crisis Management (AC ...
Saudi Pavilion at Expo Osaka pays tribute to Kingdom's women, Manga style
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has launched Her Influence: Manga Projections, a visual tribute to influential Saudi women shaping the ...
IMF highlights Saudi tourism's growing role in economy
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the strength of Saudi Arabia's economy in its Article IV Consultation Report 20 ...
Mohammed Bin Mahfoodh Alardhi named RoyalJet Chairman
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has appointed Mohammed Bin Mahfoodh Alardhi, as the new Chairman of its boar ...
Abu Dhabi Airports appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports the operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, has appointed Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commerci ...
Red Sea Global gears up for opening of major wellness, lifestyle destination
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Set along Saudi Arabia’s spectacular Red Sea coast, Amaala is preparing to open as one of the world’s most ambitious wellness and l ...
OZEN COLLECTION marks success of a 'perfect pairing'
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
THE OZEN COLLECTION is marking four years of partnership with Bodegas Viñátigo, an esteemed Tenerife winery renowned for its extr ...
New partnership to support Rocco Forte brand expansion
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the expansion of the Rocco Forte brand ac ...
Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah visas, travel service
Thu, 21 Aug 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Nusuk Umrah service, allowing international pilgrims to apply for Umrah visa and book ser ...
India, China reach agreement to resume direct flights
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a 2 ...
VistaJet becomes first international private jet operator in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted authorisation to VistaJet, making it the first international private ...
SalamAir expands global sales reach via Hahnair partnership
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has announced a strategic expansion of its global distribution reach through a new Dual Partnership wi ...
Hilton debuts in Pakistan with DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, marking the company’s first hotel in Pakistan. &n ...
DSS brings summer adventures for kids before schools begin
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
With the final days of summer approaching, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is keeping the magic alive for its youngest visitors with a line-u ...
TIME Hotels reports 6.3% summer occupancy growth
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, has announced positive summer 2025 results, recording significant year-on-year growth in occupancy ...
The Hospitality Network expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
The Hospitality Network (THN), an industry-leading platform that connects key decision-makers in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has a ...
Kuwait Airways launches self-service check-in system
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate travel procedures for its valued passengers, Kuwait Airways has announced the launch of a self-ser ...
Wego unveils last-minute summer family spots for UAE residents
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Wego, a travel app in Mena, has curated a list of last-minute family-friendly destinations for UAE residents to enjoy the final days of summer ...
Qatar Airways to start operations at JFK's new Terminal One by 2026
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Qatar Airways has selected the new Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York.
BWH Hotels EMEA launches fully localised Arabic website
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
BWH Hotels EMEA has launched bestwestern.sa, a fully localised Arabic Best Western Hotels website, designed to provide a seamless online experi ...
28pc of global travellers use AI for trip planning: survey
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
According to a survey, less than a third (28 per cent) of respondents globally trust AI to plan trips. However, 96 per cent of those who do are ...
Jazeera Airways launches 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' offer
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Jazeera Airways has announced an exclusive "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" promotion, making it more affordable for passengers to turn their long- ...
Private Selection Hotels & Tours expands globally with GMH alliance
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has announced an investment in Private Selection Hotels & Tours (PSH), with over 50 properties in Switzerla ...
ICAO DGCA urges Asia-Pacific States to adopt ACI recommendations
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports, made ...
Malaysia's Islamic Tourism Month returns for its fourth edition
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025 returns for its fourth edition, inviting Malaysians and global travellers to embark on a journey of rediscover ...
Razat Sultaniya Farm in Oman opens to tourists on August 18
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Oman's Royal Court Affairs will inaugurate the tourist trail at Razat Sultaniya Farm in Salalah starting today (August 18), following the r ...
New park opens in Oman's Jabal Akhdar to boost tourism
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
The Jabal Akhdar Park in the Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar, located in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman, will open today (August 18), marking an ...
Atlantis Dubai appoints new Executive Director of Sales
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Atlantis Dubai has appointed Dean Walsh as Executive Director of Sales. In his new role, Walsh will lead the global leisure market growth for b ...
Dubai hotel gives managers extra days off, remote work in wellness trial
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis hotel is introducing a month-long wellness trial in August, offering all managers and supervisors—both o ...
UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit to kick off this October
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit, set to take place on October 27, 2025, in Dubai ...
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt to debut in Thailand
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Hyatt Hotels, headquartered in Chicago, has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Chai Talay ...
Marriott to open six hotels in India with Brigade Hotel Ventures
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
US-based Marriott International has signed an agreement with The Brigade Hotel Ventures to open six hotels (940 rooms) in four markets across I ...
Royal Jordanian achieves high ranking for flight punctuality
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Royal Jordanian Airlines secured the top global ranking for on time performance for July 2025, according to the latest report by OAG, a leading ...
Wizz Air adds 16 new international routes to its Italian network
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Wizz Air, EMEA’s low-cost carrier, is further expanding its Italian network with the launch of new international routes from Venice, Mila ...
Wizz Air announces fifteen new routes from Romania
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier, has announced fifteen new routes from Romania, marking its largest expansion yet for the 2025 winter sc ...
Hyatt names new Area VP to support KSA expansion
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Hyatt has announced the appointment of Nizar Weshah as Area Vice President of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to acceler ...
FHS World 2025 marks 20 years in global hospitality investment
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
This year marks a milestone for The Bench as they celebrate 20 years in the UAE. Over the past two decades, Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has ...
Ascott expands resort portfolio to tap on rising leisure demand
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is scaling its global resort footprint through asset ...
Red Sea International Airport now receives more flights
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced that Red Sea International A ...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches seasonal flights to Yekaterinburg in Russia
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has launched new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Yekaterinburg in ...
Chedi Hospitality debuts in Japan with The Chedi Niseko
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Chedi Hospitality, known for its refined luxury and design, is set to enter the Japanese market with The Chedi Niseko, an exclusive alpine bout ...
Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium to take place in Hong Kong
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong, China, on October 21& ...
Oman Air, Turkish Airlines partner to enhance frequent flyer travel
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have announced a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) Partnership to enhance the travel experience for their ...
flydubai boosts growth with 12 new aircraft deliveries in 2025
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the ...
Airlines face rising Corsia costs as 2027 offset demand hits 79MT: IBA
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
IBA, a leading aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, reports that airlines are forecast to offset 79.25 million tonnes (MT) of carbon ...