Tourism

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution...

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...

The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, says...

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...

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...

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 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...

As the year draws to a close, families are looking forward to new getaways while also making plans for trips in the new year...

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...

● 45% of people in the UAE plan to travel this autumn or winter, with 70% willing to spend more than they have in...

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...

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 continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022...

Hotel establishments generate AED 11 billion in revenues with a 20% growth compared to the same period in 2019; 80% hotel occupancy rate among the...

Tours, activities, and attractions have become key motivators for travelers Travel experiences worth $254 billion in 2019 Close to one million operators belong to this sector...

ATM 2022 to shine a spotlight on ‘The future of international travel and tourism’ Arabian Travel Week events include ATM, ITIC, ARRIVAL Dubai, and ILTM...

UAE hotels hosted 19 million visitors in 2021, witnessing growth of more than 29 per cent The Emirates Tourism Council - which met under the...

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to address delegates on ATM Global Stage, as growth in business travel spending estimated to have outstripped leisure travel...