GCC Hospitality Growth Takes Center Stage at ATM 2025; RevPAR Rises...
New research from STR, produced on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) reveals strong growth in the hospitality sector across the GCC region in...
Dubai International Hosts 68.6M Passengers in 9 Months
Dubai International (DXB) is set to break annual traffic records after a strong performance in the first nine months of 2024. By the end...
Travel Trends 2025: ‘Year of the Travel Maximizer’
Emerging Travel Trends: From Go Getaways to Frolleagues – How Travelers Will Balance Adventure and Relaxation in 2025
In 2024, we saw travelers embrace the...
DXB Sets Record with 44.9 Million Guests in H1-24
Dubai International (DXB) has raised the bar on its contribution to Dubai's economy by welcoming a record 44.9 million guests during the first six...
Dubai Visitors Reach Record 9.31 Million in H1 2024
Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2024, a 9 percent increase over the 8.55 million tourist arrivals in the...
Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution...
Emirates and AIDA Cruises Renew Their Partnership
Solidifying Dubai’s place as a major maritime tourism hub, Emirates and AIDA Cruises have renewed their partnership for a further two seasons.
The renewed partnership was...
Gen X Driving GCC Outbound Travel, ATM
The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, says...
Emirates Announces a New Brand Ambassador – Penelope Cruz
Launching mid-summer 2023, Emirates can reveal that its latest ad campaign and brand collaboration will feature Penelope Cruz.
The Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist...
Discover Sardinia’s Top 5 Unforgettable Experiences
1. Unveil the Mysteries of Sardinia's Nuragic Civilization
Sardinia's ancient past is etched in its breathtaking archaeological landscapes, showcasing a history with unique characteristics shaped...
Launched: Women in Tech Startup Competition, Middle East
UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East.
Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia's...
Dubai Receives 14.36 Million International Visitors in 2022
Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors in 2022, growing 97 per cent YoY from the 7.28 million tourist arrivals in 2021, according to...
Discover the World Through Unforgettable Family Travel Experiences
As the year draws to a close, families are looking forward to new getaways while also making plans for trips in the new year...
Mina Rashid Welcomes MSC World Europa’s First Ever Call in Middle...
After serving as a floating hotel during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the MSC World Europa, a futuristic, lower-carbon-fuelled cruise ship made its first call...
Almost Half of Adults In UAE Set To Go On Winter...
● 45% of people in the UAE plan to travel this autumn or winter, with 70% willing to spend more than they have in...
UAE’s Short Term Rental Market Poised For Immense Growth With New...
Virtual working visa and multiple entry visa expected to spur further growth in industry
The uptick in demand for short-term vacation rentals in the UAE...
2022 Top Travel Destination for UAE Responsible Travellers
Data from YouGov’s Travel Rankings 2022 report reveals that Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE, defined as those who...
Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Restrictions Ease and Confidence Returns
Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022...