Bahrain's Sama Bay Project enters fast track
Thu, 05 Jun 2025
Bahrain-based Millet Engineering Bureau has announced that work is in full swing at the Sama Bay development located on the Galali waterfront w ...
Jazeera Airways’ first direct flight to Budapest takes off
Thu, 05 Jun 2025
Jazeera Airways today started its direct service between Kuwait and Budapest, Hungary. The twice-weekly ...
Falcon Elite achieves exceptional Growth in aircraft movements
Thu, 05 Jun 2025
Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, has reported a 150% growth in aircraft movements between August 2024 and May 2025, positioning itself as ...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi takes off to Almaty
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has launched its inaugural flight between Abu Dhabi and Almaty, Kazakhstan.&n ...
Ascott aims major expansion of its Crest Collection
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is accelerating the global expansion of its European ...
Queen Alia International Airport welcomes SunExpress flights
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed the inaugural arrival of SunExpress, launching four direct flights per week between Antalya an ...
Les Roches, Jetex launch world’s first Postgraduate program in private aviation
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Les Roches, ranked No 2 worldwide in higher education for hospitality and leisure management (QS World University Rankings, 2025), has launched ...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches Beirut flights
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has launched its inaugural flight to Beirut.
Middle East tourism spend to jump 50% to $350bn by 2030
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
The total tourism spend in the Middle East by 2030 will be 50% higher than in 2024, generating expenditure of nearly $350 billion, according to ...
Nofa Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Resort makes two key appointments
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Daaliah Meyer as the Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications for Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collecti ...
Etihad Airways launches debut flights to Prague, Warsaw
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Etihad Airways this week celebrated the launch of flights to two new destinations in Central Europe – Prague and Warsaw. &nb ...
Emirates, Air China to explore enhanced cooperation
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Emirates and Air China have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic framework for expanding their existing reciprocal int ...
Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal expand cooperation scope
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, and TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal and ...
Dubai set for strong show at IMEX as city ranks top in meetings
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, is once again ...
Etihad, STARLUX Airlines sign codeshare partnership
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and s ...
New appointments at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, which continues to stand out in Ras Al Khaimah’s competitive market for its blend of ...
Emirates SkyCargo launches Aerospace & Engineering vertical
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of leading Dubai-based carrier Emirates, has launched Aircraft Engines, a fit-for-purpose solution dedicated t ...
SalamAir enhances distribution strategy via Sabre partnership
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, has announced a new agreement with SalamAir, Oman’s leading low-cost carri ...
Gulf Air celebrates launch of debut flight to Nairobi
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air today (June 3) celebrated its inaugural flight to Nairobi, Kenya, with special events held at Jomo Keny ...
Abu Dhabi to host inaugural M&I Expo in April 2026
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Worldwide Events have signed a strategic partnership to host the hi ...
ITB China 2025 breaks records with 35% attendee surge
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
ITB China 2025, the premier B2B trade show dedicated to the Chinese travel market, reported a record-breaking success with the event welcoming ...
WTM London 2025 set to be the largest in its 45-year history
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
WTM London 2025 is on track to become the largest and most influential edition in its 45-year history, driven by surging global demand in trave ...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches inaugural flight to Yerevan
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Yerevan, Armenia, further ex ...
DCT Abu Dhabi, Rotana unveil summer tourism campaign
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Building on the strategic collaboration announced at Arabian Travel Market 2025, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT A ...
Nominations open for inaugural Tourise Awards
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
The Tourise Awards officially launched on Monday as a new global benchmark celebrating excellence in tourism destinations. & ...
GOL, TAP Adopt IATA FuelIS to deliver fuel savings
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
GOL and TAP Air Portugal have become the first airlines to use IATA FuelIS — an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines opt ...
Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection hosts Partner Appreciation Night
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection has announced the successful conclusion of the inaugural edition of its Partner Appreciation Night event, an e ...
Swissport boosts Saudi operations with groundbreaking 13-airport deal
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Swissport, the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, yesterday (June 1) launched co-ordinated groun ...
Park Rotana, Park Arjaan by Rotana win big at Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana have announced their outstanding achievements at the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2025, securing tw ...
Mideast airlines to generate highest net profit
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
The global airline industry is showing improved profitability this year over 2024 and is resilient in the face of global economic and political ...
Emirates to reintroduce Damascus services from July 16
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Emirates is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from July 16 (subject to government approvals), following a comprehensive evaluation in conj ...
96% of Saudi Eid travel searches target international destinations
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
As Saudi Arabia prepares for an extended Eid Al-Adha holiday from Thursday, June 5 (Dhul Hijjah 9) through Monday, June 9 (Dhul Hijjah 13), tra ...
LATAM Airlines to host next IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
The 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group, International A ...
Embraer deepens commitment to India with new subsidiary
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Brazilian aerospace and defence major Embraer today announced a significant reinforcement of its commitment to India with the establishment of ...
Middle East air passenger numbers to soar to 530m in 2043
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Middle East air passenger numbers will double, reaching 530 million in 2043 with traffic growing at an average annual rate of 3.9% over the 202 ...
$1.3bn in airline funds blocked by govts: IATA
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Airline funds worth about $1.3 billion are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025, according to International Air Transp ...
Major wellness hotels post strong top-line recovery, says report
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Major wellness hotels recorded a strong top-line recovery, generating more than twice the total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) compared to ...
Major wellness hotels stage top-line comeback
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Hotels with major wellness offerings -- those receiving over $1 million or 10% of total revenue from wellness and leisure -- had a strong perfo ...
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island sweeps 4 top honours at RAK awards
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island has made history at the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards, hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah ...
Indian travellers seek more, ready to spend higher: Survey
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Indian travel market is a picture of a booming sector with 85% of people responding to a survey planning to increase their frequency of holiday ...
Vatel Bahrain participates in GCC Training & Education Exhibition in Al Ain
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Vatel Bahrain participated in the GCC Training and Education Exhibition held in Al Ain, UAE, over the course of two days, alongside a distingui ...
Exhibition World Bahrain targets geo-cloning as catalyst for global growth
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
As the global MICE and Business Events industries rapidly evolve, Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is embracing geo-cloning — a strategy th ...
Jazeera Airways to restart direct flights to Damascus
Sat, 31 May 2025
Kuwaiti low-cost airline Jazeera Airways is all set to resume direct flights to Syrian capital Damascus from Kuwait city. &n ...
Global aviation leaders head to New Delhi for big event
Sat, 31 May 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that leaders of the global aviation industry will be in New Delhi for the 81st ...
Gulf Air unveils exclusive Amenity Kit to mark 75th anniversary
Fri, 30 May 2025
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces the launch of its new amenity kit in celebration of the airline’s 75t ...
Bahrain Airport Services honours over 160 top employees
Thu, 29 May 2025
Bahrain Airport Services recently celebrated the dedication and long-standing commitment of over 160 of its staff members at the Annual Employe ...
Air passenger demand up 8% in April
Fri, 30 May 2025
The global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8% in April 2025, compared to April 2024, according to In ...
Majid Al Futtaim, Ennismore announce plans for Egypt’s first 25hours Hotel
Fri, 30 May 2025
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has announced a new ...
Abu Dhabi to host Games of the Future 2025 in December
Thu, 29 May 2025
Phygital International, the global governing body for the Games of the Future (GOTF), has announced Abu Dhabi as the Host City for the Ga ...
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, Alleem Group sign strategic collaboration
Fri, 30 May 2025
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, a distinguished 5-star heritage hotel renowned for blending Emirati cultural charm with modern luxury, has solidified it ...
ADNEC's Tourism 365 highlights offerings at ITB China
Wed, 28 May 2025
Tourism 365, the tourism arm of ADNEC Group, is participating ITB China 2025, one of the most prominent trade fairs for the travel and tourism ...
Dubai announces exciting Eid Al Adha celebrations
Wed, 28 May 2025
Dubai is set to transform into a spectacular season of joy, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for this year’s Eid Al Adha cele ...
Diriyah at ITB Shanghai to boost China tourism links
Wed, 28 May 2025
Diriyah Company, the developer behind Saudi Arabia's ambitious 14-sq-km City of Earth urban project, is strengthening its tourism ties with ...
Dubai’s biggest shopping extravaganza returns
Wed, 28 May 2025
The countdown is on for the return of Dubai’s most exciting shopping weekend, the 3-Day Super Sale (3DSS).
Dubai Airports CEO hails top spot in ACI ranking
Wed, 28 May 2025
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has hailed Dubai International (DXB) being recognised once again as the region’s leading hub in ACI&rsq ...
Cebu Pacific, flyadeal enter wet lease, cooperation deal
Wed, 28 May 2025
Cebu Pacific (CEB), Philippines’ leading carrier, and flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast growing low-cost airline, today signed a memora ...
DAE signs agreements to sell 75 aircraft
Wed, 28 May 2025
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services corporation, announced that it had recently signed agreements with two counterpa ...
Bahrain Summer Season to host Disney On Ice at EWB
Wed, 28 May 2025
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in collaboration with Beyon Al Dana Theatre, will host Disney On Ice at the Exhibition World ...
Middle East leads air connectivity growth with 28% jump
Wed, 28 May 2025
Air connectivity witnessed a remarkable 14% year-on-year increase in both Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, driven by strong international ...
Global tourism numbers up 5% in Q1, modest growth in ME
Tue, 27 May 2025
Over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in the same months of 2024, a ...
Haramain High-Speed Railway to transport 2m pilgrims during Hajj
Tue, 27 May 2025
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is continuing to implement its operational plan for the Hajj season through the Haramain High-Speed Railway, on ...
Hyatt set for 50% rooms growth in Africa
Tue, 27 May 2025
Hyatt, a leading hospitality brand, has announced that it expects around 50% rooms growth across new and existing markets in Africa by the end ...
Vatel Bahrain holds roadshow across Saudi Arabia
Tue, 27 May 2025
Vatel Bahrain has concluded a strategic roadshow across Saudi Arabia aimed at promoting its internationally recognised academic programme and e ...
Mövenpick Al Marjan wins big at RAK Tourism Excellence Awards
Tue, 27 May 2025
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island has made history at the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards, hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah ...
Air Seychelles launches new Abu Dhabi service
Tue, 27 May 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the launch of Air Seychelles' new passenger flight service connecting Seychelles International Airport (SE ...
Saudi Eastern Province a ‘promising tourism destination’
Tue, 27 May 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is one of the most promising destinations on the national tourism map, and enabling high-impact tourism pro ...
Etihad Guest offers 5 million miles in new challenge
Tue, 27 May 2025
Etihad has launched a first of its kind competition inviting new and existing Etihad Guest members to win up to five million miles by flying to ...
Global visitor spend set to soar to $2.1trn this year
Mon, 26 May 2025
International visitor spending will break all previous records this year, reaching an unprecedented $2.1 trillion - $164 billion more than the ...
WTTC, Greenview launch ESG policy tracker for travel & tourism
Mon, 26 May 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Greenview have launched a Global ESG Policy Tracker that enables Travel & Tourism busines ...
Air Arabia, Mbank deal for air travel payments with AE Coin
Tue, 27 May 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the ...
Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain opens
Mon, 26 May 2025
Barceló Hotel Group has announced the expansion of its presence in the Middle East with the opening of Barceló Hotel & Reside ...
ITB China gears up for dynamic edition
Sun, 25 May 2025
ITB China, the leading B2B-exclusive travel trade show focused on the Chinese travel market, returns to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & ...
CG Hospitality, Marriott launch new upscale collection brand
Sun, 25 May 2025
CG Hospitality Global, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global and majority stakeholder in Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), has announ ...
Saudi Arabia unveils bold new platform to redefine tourism sector
Thu, 22 May 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled TOURISE - a bold global platform set to redefine and shape a new horizon for tourism at scale. It is ...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches seasonal flights to Giza
Thu, 22 May 2025
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has launched new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Giza in Egypt.&nb ...
Four Points by Sheraton names new Cluster Director of Revenue Strategy
Thu, 22 May 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai and Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai have appointed ...
Egypt to spotlight Grand Egyptian Museum at ITB China
Thu, 22 May 2025
Egypt will put a spotlight on the historic opening of Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled to take place on July 3, during its high-level par ...
Novotel celebrates its ocean commitment with two new programmes
Thu, 22 May 2025
Ahead of World Ocean Day (June 8), Novotel marks the first anniversary of its transformative three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund fo ...
Etihad to co-host IATA regional SAF workshop
Thu, 22 May 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the co-host for the IATA Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Workshop 2025, taki ...
flydubai resumes flights to Damascus
Thu, 22 May 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of direct flights to Damascus from 01 June 2025. Flights to Damascus Internati ...
flydubai to resume flights to Damascus from Dubai
Wed, 21 May 2025
Dubai low-cost carrier flydubai has announced the start of direct flights to Syrian capital Damascus starting from June 1. Flights to Damascus ...
Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City ranks second top meeting hotel
Wed, 21 May 2025
Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City has been named the #2 Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent, a globally recognised list of pr ...
Mauritius Tourism Authority targets Gulf travellers for growth
Wed, 21 May 2025
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) President, Claire Le Lay, highlighted the growing importance of Gulf and Emirati visitors ...
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha appoints new GM
Thu, 22 May 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha has appointed Patrick Baptist as its new General Manager. Baptist has over three decades of experience in premium, luxury ...
Etihad Airways Q1 net profit soars 30% to $187m
Wed, 21 May 2025
Etihad Airways has delivered record financial results and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building ...
Premier Inn celebrates stellar year at Moon & Stars Awards
Wed, 21 May 2025
Premier Inn Middle East has celebrated its 2025 Moon & Stars Awards, held at the Hard Rock Café in Dubai. ...
UAE signs deal with Airbus to boost local aerospace capabilities
Tue, 20 May 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a strategic MoU with Airbus Africa and Middle East to advance the developme ...
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat appoints new GM
Thu, 22 May 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat has appointed Samir Messaoudi as its new General Manager, bringing over two decades of global hospitality expertise and ...
Cvent reveals top meeting destinations, hotels in MEA
Tue, 20 May 2025
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today unveiled its 2025 rankings Top Meeting Destinations and ...
Jordan leads Mena medical tourism with 224,000 visitors in 2024
Tue, 20 May 2025
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has reported a significant increase in international medical and wellness tourism visits to the Middle East and ...
EgyptAir partners with SITA to modernise network
Tue, 20 May 2025
EgyptAir, a leading airline in the Middle East and Africa, is upgrading its network infrastructure to improve operational efficiency, resilienc ...
Les Roches launches new Master’s in Hospitality Management
Tue, 20 May 2025
Les Roches, a top hospitality education institution, has launched its new Master of Science in International Hospitality Management programme.< ...
ITB China 2025 launches themed travel panels
Tue, 20 May 2025
ITB China 2025, which will take place from May 27 to 29 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, will feature six expert pa ...
VFS launches world's largest visa application centre in Dubai
Tue, 20 May 2025
VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure global mobility for governments and citizens, has launched its ...
Bicester Collection celebrates success at Virtuoso Symposium
Tue, 20 May 2025
The Bicester Collection, showcasing its growing influence within the global luxury travel sector, hosted the official welcome reception of the ...
Amaala unveils ‘A Story of Flourishing’ – a new look at luxury wellness
Tue, 20 May 2025
Amaala, the luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, has unveiled 'A Story of Flourishing', an expression of ...
Hurtigruten, CruiseXplore to strengthen Mideast presence
Tue, 20 May 2025
CruiseXplore has been officially appointed as the exclusive Middle East representative for Hurtigruten, the renowned Norwegian cruise line with ...
Wego to promote Azerbaijan for Mena travellers
Tue, 20 May 2025
Wego, the top travel app in the Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with the Azerbaijan Tourism Board to promote Azerbaijan as an all-s ...
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai The Walk achieve CAC designation
Tue, 20 May 2025
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai The Walk have been awarded the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation by the International Board of C ...
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina wins DET 5-Star Award
Tue, 20 May 2025
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina has been awarded 1st place in the Digital Reputation Award for the 5-star hotel category by the Dubai Department of E ...