Hospitality & Tourism

Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE to redefine global tourism by uniting visionary leaders across sectors

This initiative represents a significant step towards sustainable growth in the global tourism industry

Emirates launches 45+ special flights for Hajj and Eid Al Adha: Serving 32,000 pilgrims across key global cities

The Dubai carrier continues to strengthen its commitment to providing culturally sensitive, memorable, and seamless journeys for travelers across its worldwide network

Qatar tourism contributes $15.1 billion to GDP in 2024 with 12 percent 2030 target

International visitors spent nearly $11 billion, with a 25 percent increase in arrivals noted

flydubai to resume flights to Damascus after 12-year pause

Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai opens largest visa application center in the world to handle 10,000 applications daily

The center will be supported by a team of over 400 trained professionals from more than 25 nationalities

Shurooq’s premier hospitality destinations ranked among top 10 percent of hotels for 2025

Ranking is based on quality and excellence, featuring unique stays and world-class culinary offerings.

Disneyland Abu Dhabi to fuel rise in city’s real estate prices as investor interest grows

Property values in Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and close-by districts are likely appreciate steadily over the years

Shurooq’s $1.96 billion investments fuel 52 projects in 15 years of development in Sharjah

Key initiatives include AED5 billion in real estate and AED850 million in hospitality projects

Emirates Airline sets record with 99.9 percent baggage accuracy in 2024 at Dubai Airport

The airline has invested millions into bespoke software systems that provide real-time visibility and oversight of baggage journeys

Saudi aviation sector contributes $90.6 billion to GDP, supports 1.4 million jobs: IATA

Saudi Arabia aims to be a global aviation hub with strong growth expected via infrastructure investments

Emirates Group sets global benchmark with $6.2 billion profit in 2024-2025; highest in aviation history

Emirates Airline led the Group’s stellar results, posting the highest profit in its history

Disney announces new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE

This project will become Disney’s seventh theme park destination worldwide

Emirates to connect Dubai and China’s Hangzhou with new daily flights starting July 30

The new service will operate with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering 2,478 weekly seats

UAE and Croatia explore opportunities in new economy, tourism and advanced technology

Focus on creating a flexible business environment to boost investment and dialogue between both nations 

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 concludes with 55,000 attendees, 16 percent YoY growth

Growth has been achieved across all show verticals, with a YoY increase of 19 percent in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi Stopover Program attracts 44,000 visitors this year, marking 76 percent leap

Program has achieved 25,000 bookings in the first four months of 2025, representing a 47 percent annual growth in sales

Makkah sees 162 percent surge in tourist spending during Ramadan, says Visa

Madinah saw a 64 percent increase in visitor spend during Ramadan

Riyadh Air signs 11 major agreements with global partners at ATM 2025 to serve 125 countries

Deals will enable Riyadh Air to boost its brand visibility while promoting its diverse range of flight services and products

UAE real estate: Ras Al Khaimah’s residential stock to double by 2030 on new project launches

RAK welcomed 1.284 million tourists in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.1 percent 

New hotels in Dubai 2025: Iconic, luxe & Insta-worthy stays

The emirate continues to solidify its reputation as a premier global destination for luxury travel and hospitality

New Russia-North Korea bridge to boost trade and tourism, enhance economic ties

Finalized during Putin's 2024 visit, the bridge project aims to boost cross-border movement

UAE, Lebanon agree to work toward lifting travel ban for Emiratis

The two sides agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries