LTI announces World's Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2025
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
LTI has named the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2025, based on a rigorous assessment process using 130 key touchpoints in the lu ...
Rocco Forte Hotels partners with Emirates Golf Federation
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Rocco Forte Hotels has joined forces with the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) in a partnership that strengthens the ties between the UAE ...
Atlantis Dubai selects seven conservation projects for 2025-26 funding
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Atlantis Dubai has announced the selection of seven local and international conservation and sustainability projects set to receive funding fro ...
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO champions World Cleanup Day
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
On September 20, millions across the globe will come together for World Cleanup Day, a movement that unites people in the shared mission of protect ...
Grand Millennium Business Bay reopens with fresh look
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
The First Group Hospitality, one of the industry’s leading Hotel Management companies, has announced the rebranding of Grand Millennium B ...
flydubai adds flights to Nairobi, Mombasa
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of new flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) in Kenya, starting from Octob ...
Air Arabia expands Phuket operations with triple daily flights
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced an increase in frequency ...
Travel visionary Jeremy Jauncey to keynote 2025 GWS
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey will be a keynote speaker at its 19th annual conference, taking place in Dub ...
British Airways boosts Mideast connectivity with additional flights
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
British Airways is increasing flights from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow starting this October, with an expanded sche ...
Emirates opens its new flight crew training centre
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Emirates announced the opening of its new flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. &nb ...
Wego expands its presence in Pakistan
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Wego, a top-rated global travel app and website, has expanded into Pakistan as part of its growth strategy. Th ...
Dubai South sees 15pc growth in business aviation in H1
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South continues to achieve outstanding growth in private jet movements, recording 9,753 ...
Oman Airports reports rising air traffic during Khareef Dhofar
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Oman Airports confirmed a surge in air traffic during the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) 2025 season, from early June to the end of August.
IBTM World launches new platform for start-ups
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
IBTM World, a global trade show for the meetings and events industry, has announced the launch of IBTM Ignite – a new initiative that con ...
Priority Pass launches luxury full-service airport experience
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Priority Pass has launched Priority Pass Private, a luxury full-service airport experience designed for high-net-worth travellers. ...
Hilton Dubai Creek appoints new Director of Sales
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences has announced the appointment of Abdullah Faheem as its new Director of Sales, bringing over 18 years ...
Rosewood Doha opens social wellness club
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Rosewood Doha has officially opened Asaya, a members-only social wellness club dedicated to transformation, self-discovery, and community. ...
Cruise Master hosts Middle East’s first Polar Expedition Forum
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
Cruise Master’s Polar Expedition Forum, the region’s first dedicated trade event for expedition cruise travel, has received re ...
Global Village launches dates for Season 30 VIP Packs
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Global Village, the region's premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions, has announced th ...
Oman Air names new Chief People Officer
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has announced the appointment of Kumail Al Musawi as Chief People Officer, further strengthening its ex ...
Hassana, AviLease form strategic partnership for aircraft leasing
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Hassana Investment Company (Hassana) and AviLease, the global aircraft lessor and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, formed a strategic pa ...
KSIADC signs MoU with Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Centre
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC), a Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed a memorandum o ...
UN Tourism calls on G20 Ministers to step up collaboration
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
The UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has stressed that “strengthening multilateralism through tourism will deliver resul ...
Riyadh welcomes 6th edition of Saudi Event Show this Wednesday
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
The Saudi Event Show (SES), one of the Kingdom’s largest gatherings for the events and MICE industry, will return to Riyadh on September ...
SolitAir signs deal with WSA for two Boeing 737-800 freighters
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
SolitAir, a UAE-based B2B cargo airline, has signed an agreement with World Star Aviation (WSA) for the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 freig ...
Cathay appoints new Regional Head of Travel & Lifestyle
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Cathay Pacific, the home carrier of Hong Kong, has announced the appointment of Abhijit Abhyankar as the Regional Head of Customer Travel and L ...
TBO Travel Business Show moves to Dubai after Doha success
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
The TBO Travel Business Show has expanded its footprint in 2025 with a new two-city format that includes Doha and Dubai. The Doha event conclud ...
Sun Siyam unveils major rebranding at Dubai ceremony
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Sun Siyam Resorts has launched a major brand transformation to mark its 35th anniversary. The rebrand was unveiled during an exclusive event at ...
DCT Abu Dhabi returns Kids Go Free promotion
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the Kids Go Free campaign has returned, offering unbeatable ...
Riyadh Air partners with Unilode to manage Unit Load Devices
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Unilode, a leader in Unit Load Device (UL ...
Nikki Beach Koh Samui will reveal Signature Palm Villas in December
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group has announced that Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui, the island’s premier luxury beachfront destination ...
Jumeirah Oasis Village earns Certified Autism Centre designation
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Jumeirah Oasis Village has officially been designated a Certified Autism Centre (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing ...
Air Arabia expands in Egypt with new non-stop flights to Assiut
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Assiut in ...
UAE reaffirms support for joint efforts to advance global tourism
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
The UAE delegation, led by Abdulla Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, participated in the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting 2025, held in Mpu ...
Michelin Guide Food Festival returns for third edition in Abu Dhabi
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Michelin has announced the return of the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi, a culinary event partnering with Experience Abu Dhabi. < ...
Banana Island Resort Doha welcomes new Executive Chef
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Banana Island Resort Doha has announced the arrival of Executive Chef Ziya Cikrikci. Bringing a commitment to culinary excellence, honed during ...
Dubai Airports installs 520 hearing loops at DXB
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Dubai Airports has completed the installation of more than 520 hearing loops across Dubai International (DXB). ...
Melia Desert Palm unveils new Al Waha Villas
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Melia Desert Palm, a serene wellness resort located on a 64-hectare private polo estate in Dubai, UAE, has introduced its latest hospitality co ...
GWS announces first wave of speakers for 19th annual gathering
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled the first lineup of high-profile speakers for its 19th annual conference, taking place in D ...
Sunset Hotels & Resorts expand METT in Europe, Asia
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Sunset Hotels & Resorts, the lifestyle hotel division of Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), is entering a decisive phase of its global growth ...
Tourism Minister launches Saudi Winter 2025 Programme
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the Saudi Winter 2025 progr ...
Ajman organise new roadshow in India
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has launched a new promotional roadshow in India, led by Mahmood Alhashmi, Director General ...
TBO Travel Business Show kicks off in Doha
Mon, 15 Sep 2025
The TBO Travel Business Show is back in 2025 with a new two-city format, now taking place in Doha, Qatar, today (September 15) and in Dubai on ...
OMRAN Group launches Sustainability Ambassadors Initiative
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The Sustainability Ambassadors initiative was launched at Safana Bint Hatim Al Tai School in Yiti, Oman, in a collaborative effort between the ...
UAE Hotel establishments welcome over 16m guests in H1
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that hotel establishments in the UAE welcomed more than 16.1 million gue ...
China Eastern Airlines to start Oman direct flights November 30
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Oman Airports has announced the launch of a new direct air route connecting Oman with China, starting November 30.
Over 1m visitors to Dhofar by end of August 2025
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The number of visitors to Dhofar Governorate in Oman during the Khareef (monsoon) season from June 21 to August 31, 2025, increased by 2 per ce ...
Oman Air wins APEX World Class award for second consecutive year
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has been awarded the 2026 APEX World Class award, marking the second consecutive year it has earned the ...
UN Tourism launches Social Innovation Challenge
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
UN Tourism has launched the Social Innovation Challenge, a global call to empower and accelerate startups and scaleups that implement sustainab ...
iGA Istanbul Airport to host 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that iGA Istanbul Airport will host the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experienc ...
Ethiopian Airlines honoured as 2026 Four Star Global Airline
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised as the 2026 Four Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). ...
Turkish Airlines wins APEX World Class Award for fifth time
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkiye, has been awarded with “World Class” award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Asso ...
China International MICE Exchange 2026 to debut in November
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) was officially launched in Beijing, with its inaugural edition scheduled for November 3-5, 2026.
UAE’s first cobra waterslide opens in Al Ain
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Al Ain has launched the Cobra Waterslide, introducing one of the iconic water attractions to the Garden City of ...
KSA committed to inclusive tourism: Princess Haifa
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable, inclusive tourism, solidifying its position as a global tourism leader at the G20 To ...
Gulf Air recognised as 2026 APEX Five Star Major Airline
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has once again been recognised among the world’s leading airlines, earning the prestigious APE ...
Emirates takes home 2 global accolades at APEX awards
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Emirates received global recognition on Wedensday at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, winning 2 notable awards – the ...
2 MILLION: Etihad achieves passenger milestone in August
Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Etihad Airways marked a historic milestone in August as the airline carried more than 2 million passengers in a single month for the first time ...
UAE scores high in aviation safety oversight
Sun, 14 Sep 2025
The UAE achieved a score of 98.86% in ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, ranking among the highest worldwide, according to ...
Kempinski Hotels names new Chief Development Officer
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, tasking him with helping to shape the brand&rsqu ...
Ciel Dubai Marina Vignette Collection to open in November
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
IHG's Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection will open in November 2025, becoming the world's tallest hotel with the highest infinity p ...
UN Tourism Hosts first regional workshop on wellness tourism
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
UN Tourism held the first Workshop on Wellness Tourism in the Middle East, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and developing innovativ ...
Ras Al Khaimah sees strong tourism growth in H1
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism sector experienced strong momentum in H1 2025, contributing approximately 5% to the Emirate’s GDP, said CB ...
UN Tourism showcases investment opportunities at South Africa
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
UN Tourism has connected public and private sector leaders to highlight the enormous opportunities of investing in Africa’s growing touri ...
Jeddah Airport receives Customer Experience Accreditation
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
The Airports Council International (ACI) awarded King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah the level three accreditation in the ACI World& ...
Kuwait Airways offers 20pc off for retirees, 15pc for companions
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Kuwait Airways has announced exclusive offers for retired citizens, offering a 20 per cent discount for retired passengers and a 15 per cent di ...
Qatar Airways Holidays launch FIFA World Cup 26 travel packages
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Qatar Airways and Qatar Airways Holidays, the airline’s leisure division, have reintroduced FIFA World Cup travel packages ahead of the n ...
Emirates Skywards introduces flight rewards in Premium Economy
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Emirates Skywards has officially unlocked flight rewards for Premium Economy travel. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydub ...
Hawar Resort hosts Youth Skills Empowerment Day
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Hawar Resort by Mantis hosted its first Youth Skills Empowerment Day in collaboration with Bahrain’s Al Sanabel Orphan Care Society. ...
TOURISE Awards unveils shortlist of world-leading destinations
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
The shortlist for the inaugural TOURISE Awards has been revealed, putting the spotlight on destinations that are rewriting the rules of travel.
Legacy Hotels Holding officially launches
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Legacy Hotels Holding has announced its official launch; introducing a vision to redefine hospitality across the Middle East, North Africa, the ...
Shangri-La hotels will unite for Taste of Shangri-La
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Shangri-La hotels across the Middle East, Europe, the UK, India, the Indian Ocean and the Americas will unite this October 2025 for Taste of Sh ...
Air Canada expands its network for summer 2026
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Air Canada, the country’s flag carrier, has announced its international network for Summer 2026, with new destinations and expanded servi ...
AZIMUTH music weekend returns to AlUla this September
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
AZIMUTH, Saudi Arabia’s anticipated music, entertainment, and art festival, returns to AlUla from September 25-26.
SalamAir operates 962 flights during Khareef 2025
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, announced record results during the Khareef 2025 season in Salalah. B ...
Sun Siyam marks 35 years with cultural brand transformation
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Sun Siyam, a Maldivian hospitality group, has undergone a transformation to celebrate 35 years of service. The ...
Travel professionals keen on tech adoption: RateHawk
Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Despite 92 per cent of travel professionals saying they’re happy in their jobs, new research from RateHawk reveals that many of them still ...
flydubai, TAROM form new interline partnership
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a new strategic interline agreement with TAROM, Romania’s flagship carrier, offering its ...
RX launches WTM Spotlight with inaugural event in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), World Travel Market (WTM), and WTM events in Cape T ...
NSG to enhance in-flight connectivity for airlines, passengers
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s commercial space services provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to ac ...
Flyadeal, HTS partner to boost passenger flexibility
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, and Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS), a global travel technology platform, have announced the l ...
Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy reached record-high for August
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data ...
Emirates to deploy the Airbus A350 to Hangzhou
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China on its daily service from October 26. Coming jus ...
International tourism up 5%; 690m travel in H1
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
International tourist arrivals grew 5% in the first six months of 2025 compared to same period of 2024. This is about 4% above pre-pandemic lev ...
TPConnects launches EGYPTAIR NDC on Iris
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
TPConnects, a travel content aggregation and distribution technology company, has announced the launch of EGYPTAIR's NDC (New Distribution ...
Esports World Cup 2025 captivates millions of global viewers
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) has concluded after seven weeks of competition across 25 tournaments and 24 titles. EWC broadcasts ...
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane remains a Jazz Age icon
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Located opposite Green Park, a few minutes from Buckingham Palace and just down the road from Hyde Park, Harrods and the many other luxury bout ...
Riyadh selected as host for Routes World 2026
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), a global event that will shape the future of a ...
Abu Dhabi sets sail for Seatrade Europe 2025
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will showcase its world-class cruise offerings at Seatrade Europe 2025 in Hamburg ...
DW Travel, Uniglobe to enhance corporate travel services in Mideast
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
DW Travel, a leading travel management company in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with Uniglobe Travel, a global travel ...
Siyam World Maldives, MATI host tourism programme
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Siyam World Maldives, in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), recently hosted the Discover Tourism: Explore ...
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Misrata
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Turkish Airlines has resumed its Misrata flights, as its third destination in Libya, following Tripoli and Benghazi. ...
Qatar Airways, China Southern Airlines expand codeshare partnership
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership and an increase in frequencies between Doh ...
Emirates extends Premium Economy to all A380 New York flights
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Emirates has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy ...
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 delivers its biggest-ever edition
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 has concluded its dynamic and value-packed season to date, delivering a summer well spent for hundreds of tho ...
CONNECT. XCITE Mena showcases luxury hospitality to buyers
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
The second edition of CONNECT. XCITE Mena, formerly Connect. China, concluded in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Doha, showcasing the region's p ...
Kimpton debuts in Mideast with Kimpton KAFD Riyadh
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has officially opened in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), marking the brand's first location in the region. ...
UAE's air transport creates leading global aviation network: GCAA
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Over just five decades, the UAE’s air transport sector underwent a remarkable transformation into a fully integrated global aviation syst ...
Saudi Tourism unveils global 'Unreal Calendar' featuring Ronaldo
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has unveiled the “Unreal Calendar”, a centerpiece of its bold new global campaign featuring football ...
Rove Hotels, IRTH Group introduce HQ by Rove
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Rove Hotels and IRTH Group have introduced HQ by Rove, a hospitality-led office concept that integrates work, life, and play. &nbs ...