Air Arabia launches its new route to Sochi in Russia
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
Leading regional budget carrier Air Arabia has inaugurated its new route to the Russian city of Sochi with a frequency of six weekly flights.&n ...
World economy will slow sharply despite US-China tariff truce: Fitch
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
The recent de-escalation in US-China trade tensions has led Fitch Ratings to make broad-based upward revisions to its global growth forecasts c ...
Gulf Air set to restart flights to Baghdad, Amman
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is set to resume its scheduled flights to and from the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Najaf as well as Amm ...
Etihad gears up to welcome over 7m passengers this summer
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways said it is preparing to welcome more than seven million passengers at Zayed International Airport over the ...
Yas Waterworld opens its new expansion on July 1
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations, has announced the expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, to 13,44 ...
Mashreq expands global reach with new office in Turkiye
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the opening of its representative office in Turkiye, reinf ...
Flydubai resumes flights, gradually restarts full schedule
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
The Dubai-based carrier will resume operations to the Syrian capital from 26 June 2025. Flights to Damascus will operate daily from Terminal 2, ...
Aventure secures 12 Boeing 737NG aircraft
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Aventure Aviation has acquired twelve Boeing 737NGs formerly operated by Alaska Airlines. The aircraft, MSNs 30013, 30014, 30015, 30016, 30017, ...
7 Management, Park Hyatt Dubai to relaunch Seven Sisters
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
7 Management and Park Hyatt Dubai are partnering to relaunch Seven Sisters, a popular Dubai concept, in Q4 2025. The relaunch wil ...
Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched its Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31 per cent.
78.8pc of Saudi travellers go solo this summer: Wego
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Wego, the Middle East's online travel marketplace, has revealed a shift in travel patterns for summer 2025, highlighting a sharp rise in so ...
Interview: Masarra’s Asif Parkar on his journey so far and what’s to come
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Asif Parkar joined Masarra Destination Management LLC in May last year as the General Manager. With a mission to elevate the region’s tou ...
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority appoints new Director
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of Avinash Teelock as its new Director, effective as from 30th M ...
Saudia named Best Airline Staff Service at Skytrax Awards
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named “Best Airline Staff Service” at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax Worl ...
Hotel Royal Evian to host G7 Summit in 2026
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Hotel Royal Evian, France, has been chosen as the official venue for the G7 Summit, set to take place from June 14-16, 2026.
Ribs & Brews launches Golf Simulator Competition series
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Ribs & Brews, an American sports and grill bar at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, is launching its Golf Simulator Competition Series to unloc ...
Oman Air, Nation Brand Office boost Oman's presence
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Oman Air has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nation Brand Office, aiming to strengthen Oman's global presence ...
UN Tourism launches Safe Destinations Challenge
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
UN Tourism has launched the Safe Destinations Challenge to identify innovative solutions that position the sector as a driver of resilience, sa ...
Etihad, Air Europa celebrate inaugural flight milestone
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Etihad Airways and Air Europa have celebrated a milestone as Air Europa operates its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marki ...
Carnival Cruise Line selects DXC to power tech infrastructure
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
DXC Technology (DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, and Carnival Cruise Line have announced a multi-year agreement ...
Jeddah’s seaside escapes draw tourists for summer season
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The coastal city of Jeddah is preparing to welcome visitors this summer season, with its beaches and diverse recreational offerings fully equip ...
IHG expands in West Africa with Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Watercress Hotel International Limited for Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja, a 119-room ...
QAIA receives 736,709 passengers during May
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan welcomed 736,709 passengers (PAX) during Ma ...
SCCI, SCTDA launch Sharjah summer promotions
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) have announced the launc ...
Thales in deal to boost Qatar Airways' strategic growth plan
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Thales, a global technology leader in the defence, aerospace, cybersecurity and digital solutions markets, and Qatar Airways, have signed a dea ...
Saudi Arabia, UK sign one-stop security deal for transit passengers
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and UK Government have signed a one-stop security agreement in London, aimed at e ...
Constance Hotels & Resorts partners with Forbes Travel Guide
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Constance Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Forbes Travel Guide, a global authority in luxury hospitality, to create experiences for gues ...
ATM highlights APAC's tourism role, projected at $2.5t by 2029
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth, with spending on international travel forecast to hit $2.5 trillion an ...
Valor Hospitality signs two contracts in Nigeria, Senegal
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, has announced the signing of two new hotel management contra ...
Accor signs Novotel in Victoria Falls, entering Zimbabwe
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark project set within Victoria Falls &nd ...
Jazeera Airways offers 15pc off Payday Promo
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's top low-cost airline, is offering a 15% off Payday Promo from 22 to 28 June 2025. ...
KSA tops 100m visitors for second consecutive year in 2024
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, highlighting key indicators of ...
GACA's May report shows King Khalid Airport top compliance rate
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its monthly performance report for May 2025 on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intern ...
Turkish Airlines expands simulator orders with HAVELSAN
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
In line with its ongoing efforts to further strengthen its pilot training infrastructure, Turkish Airlines has placed an additional order for o ...
Jazeera Airways to restart direct flights to Abha next month
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced that it will begin resuming direct flights to Saudi city Abha starting ...
GCC visitors' spend to hit a whopping $224bn in 2034, says report
Sat, 21 Jun 2025
The visitors coming into the GCC countries are projected to spend a whopping $224 billion in 2034, while the expected contribution of incoming ...
Visitor numbers rise, boosting Madinah's tourism by 18.7pc
Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Madinah’s tourism sector has witnessed significant growth in visitor numbers over the past three years, receiving more than 18 million vi ...
Barceló rebrands key five-star hotel property in Dubai
Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Barceló Hotel Group has announced the rebranding of its Occidental Al Jaddaf property as Barceló Al Jaddaf, thus marking the laun ...
TBO.COM redefines luxury hotel distribution with Platinum Collection
Fri, 20 Jun 2025
TBO.COM, one of the world’s leading B2B travel distribution platforms, has launched its Platinum Collection, a curated portfolio ...
Interview: Maldives has something for everyone
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Long regarded as the ultimate luxury escape, the Maldives is now charting a bold new course in global tourism. Moving beyond its iconic image o ...
Rotana boosts sustainability with Ecolab, Stella Hospitality
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Rotana, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has announced a new multi-faceted sustainability partnership with Ecolab, ...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi starts direct flights to Gabala
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the UAE's ultra-low-fare national airline, has launched its inaugural flight to Gabala from Abu Dhabi, becoming the fir ...
Shaikha Al Nowais named first female Secretary-General of UN Tourism
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Shaikha Al Nowais, a prominent figure in the tourism and hospitality sector in the Middle East and Africa, has been appointed as the first fema ...
UNOC3 calls for sustainable ocean economy
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), tourism emerged as a major actor in shaping a sustainable and resilient ocean economy. Wi ...
UN Tourism, Slow Food to promote gastronomy tourism
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
UN Tourism and Slow Food will work together to promote gastronomy tourism as a tool for socio-economic development of people and communities.
Hyatt, Egypt’s ADD Developments sign MoU for hotel expansion
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Egyptian developer ADD Developments and Hyatt Hotels Corporation have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to expand their hotel and ...
Cluster2, Airbus to advance smart airport operations in KSA
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Cluster2 Airports Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus during the 2025 Paris Air Show, which aims to introduce ad ...
AlUla uses SHIMM to boost astronomy, tourism
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the astronomical monitoring system SHIMM at AlUla Manara site near Gharameel nature reserve, aiming ...
Serco lands 5-year contract extension with Dubai Airports
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Serco has announced a significant contract extension with Dubai Airports, valued at AED495 million ($135 million) and running until December 20 ...
EgyptAir discloses order for additional six Airbus A350 aircraft
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
EgyptAir has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel. Th ...
Almosafer, Landmark Group offer Shukran points on bookings
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Almosafer, the Middle East’s leading travel brand, has announced a strategic partnership with Landmark Group to deliver greater value and ...
Travelex reports surge in prepaid travel card popularity
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Travelex, a leading foreign exchange brand, has experienced significant growth in its prepaid Travelex Money Card, outpacing industry forecasts ...
Air Arabia introduces new city check-in facility in Al Barsha Mall
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Air Arabia has opened its second City Check-in facility in Dubai, located at Al Barsha Mall. The newly launched service offers added convenienc ...
Marriott to add 50 properties, 9,000 rooms in Africa by 2027
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Marriott International has announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than ...
GCC campaign to showcase Khareef Dhofar
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is pressing ahead with efforts to boost tourism in Dhofar Governorate, notably by implementing promotional ...
Oman invests in 30 natural reserves to boost tourism
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Oman is working to achieve integrated environmental, economic, and tourism goals by investing in its 30 natural reserves, which span approximat ...
Gulf Air extends cancellation of flights to Jordan, Iraq
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced the extension of the cancellation of its scheduled flights departing to and arriving f ...
Hilton will triple its African hotels to over 160
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton has announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hote ...
Riyadh Air signs Rolls-Royce deal to power A350-1000 fleet
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce to purchase 100 Trent XWB ...
TPConnects partners with MaaS Travel & Tours
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
TPConnects Technologies has partnered with MaaS Travel and Tours, a sister company of the Rhythm Group, to designate Iris as the preferred aggr ...
IHG’S Voco brand hits 100 hotels milestone
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is celebrating the significant milestone of 100 open hotels f ...
Liwa Date Festival to celebrate Emirati culture
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
The Liwa Date Festival returns to Al Dhafra from July 14-27, showcasing the heart of Emirati heritage through agricultural showcases and a c ...
Liwa Date Festival to celebrate Emirati culture
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
The Liwa Date Festival returns to Al Dhafra from July 14-27, showcasing the heart of Emirati heritage through agricultural showcases and a c ...
Liwa Date Festival to celebrate Emirati culture
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
The Liwa Date Festival returns to Al Dhafra from July 14-27, showcasing the heart of Emirati heritage through agricultural showcases and a c ...
Saudi Arabia, Panama sign air services agreement
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz Al-Duailej signed a bilateral air services agreement between the governme ...
CityBlue Hotels unveils Le Mirage Residences
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
CityBlue Hotels and SMB Properties have partnered to launch the 256-unit Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue in Nairobi. ...
Ethiopian Airlines boosts India network with Hyderabad route
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched a new passenger servic ...
British Airways cancels flights between Bahrain and London
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
British Airways (BA) has cancelled all its flights to and from Bahrain and London until tomorrow (June 18), a report in our sister publication ...
Wizz Air suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Amman
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Wizz Air has taken the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its flights from Europe to Amman, Jordan, effective im ...
Texel in deal to expand aircraft MRO hangar units at Bahrain airport
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has signed an agreement with Texel Air, a ...
CAE forecasts 1.5m civil aviation jobs in 10 years
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
An estimated 1.5 million civil aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE’s biennial Aviation Talent Forec ...
AviLease orders up to 77 Airbus A320neo, A350F aircraft
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic order for up to 77 aircraft from Airbus. The orde ...
Abu Dhabi Festival opens composition submissions
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
The Abu Dhabi International Competition for Composition, launched by the Abu Dhabi Festival and organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Fou ...
UN Tourism, Croatia agree on sustainable tourism
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
UN Tourism has partnered with Croatia's Ministry of Tourism and Sport and the University of Zagreb to research and innovate sustainable tou ...
Jumeirah celebrates sea turtle day with conservation milestones
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Jumeirah, a Dubai hotel chain, has released 72 rehabilitated sea turtles back into their natural habitat in celebration of World Sea Turtle Day ...
Jumeirah celebrates sea turtle day with conservation milestones
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Jumeirah, a Dubai hotel chain, has released 72 rehabilitated sea turtles back into their natural habitat in celebration of World Sea Turtle Day ...
Riyadh Air places order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 planes
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. ...
Dubai Safari Park's sixth season records over 52,700 visitors
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Dubai Safari Park, the leading wildlife and conservation destination in the emirate, has concluded its sixth season with a record-breaking atte ...
Egypt targets 30m tourists by 2031 under new investment plan
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Egypt targets 30 million tourists by 2031 under a new investment plan for its tourism and antiquities sectors. ...
Civil Aviation confirms readiness for Dhofar Khareef Season
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
The Civil Aviation Sector has confirmed its complete operational readiness to ensure a safe, smooth and efficient travel experience for passeng ...
Oman’s airports handle over 4.7m passengers till April
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
The total number of passengers traveling through Oman’s airports by the end of April 2025 reached 4,701,055, marking a 4.1% decline compa ...
Armenia announces new visa-free travel for GCC
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Armenia plans to introduce visa-free entry for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries starting July 1, 2025, as part of a strategic initiativ ...
Oman reveals details of Dhofar Khareef Season 2025
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Dhofar Municipality held a press conference in Salalah to unveil the details of Dhofar Khareef Season 2025, set to begin on June 21 and continu ...
Czechia hosts World Tourism Forum 2025
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
The Czech capital city, Prague, recently hosted global tourism leaders for the World Tourism Forum 2025, held from May 12 to 13. The two-day ev ...
Ozen Life Maadhoo wins Tripadvisor Best of the Best award
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Ozen Life Maadhoo, a luxury private island in the Maldives, has been recognised for its offerings and ecosystem. The resort has been awarded th ...
Khiri Travel boosts its sustainability credentials
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Ten Khiri Travel staff, including 'Green Team’ spokespeople across eight Asian countries, have earned the Global Sustainable Tourism ...
Gulf airlines halt some regional flights after Israel-Iran conflict
Sun, 15 Jun 2025
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through the Gulf’s aviation sector, as major airlines across the regi ...
Aroya Cruises sets sail for Mediterranean ahead of new season launch
Sat, 14 Jun 2025
Aroya Cruises, the first Arab cruise line in the Kingdom and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) wholly-owned Cruise Saudi ...
Bahrain Airport Services successfully completes EASA audit
Sat, 14 Jun 2025
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has announced that it has successfully completed the regulatory audit of European Union Aviation Safety Agency ( ...
Abu Dhabi hospitality sector posts robust growth; revenue hits $166m
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector continues to show robust growth, with hotel establishments across the emirate generating revenues of AED61 ...
242 on board Air India plane feared killed in crash
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick airport, crashed shortly after takeoff from on Thursday afternoo ...
Etihad passenger numbers soar 19% to 1.7m in May
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, carried 1.7 million passengers in May, representing a 19% increase compared t ...
Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
A London-bound Air India flight carrying 244 passengers and crew members crashed in Ahmedabad’s Meghani area near the city’s airpor ...
Forté Aviation joins Deus X Pay to launch crypto payments for luxury travel
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Forté Aviation Consultants, a leading provider of bespoke global private jet charter solutions, has announced a partnership deal with De ...
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa opens in Greece
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Crete ...
Almal Real Estate celebrates The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel opening
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Almal Real Estate Development celebrated the official inauguration of The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, the first destination under the bold new Unex ...
Top GCC summer travel trends revealed
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Interest in European and Asian destinations is growing among GCC travellers for the summer season 2025, thanks to enhanced long-haul connectivi ...
Seychelles connects with Bahrain’s travel industry
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Tourism Seychelles Middle East Office recently held a targeted Travel Trade Networking Event in Bahrain. The e ...
Shangri-La appoints new HR Lead for region
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Shangri-La, a flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, has appointed Yvonne Wang as the new HR Lead for the Middle East, India, and Africa (MEIA ...
Emirates forges interline partnership deal with Bahamas
Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Dubai's national carrier Emirates has signed an agreement with Bahamasair, the flag carrier of The Bahamas, to establish an interline partn ...