Hospitality & Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways expands global network with three new routes

Etihad Airways will offer seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland, and Salalah, Oman, in 2026

Oman Air strengthens European connectivity, launches inaugural flight to Amsterdam

Travelers can now access over 900 destinations worldwide through Oman Air's new partnership

Emirates inaugurates daily flights to Shenzhen boosting trade, tourism between UAE and China

The Boeing 777-300ER offers a luxurious experience with multiple classes and enhanced cabin interiors

MENA business travel to grow 6.1 percent in 2025, market to hit $270.8 billion by 2030

April and May were the busiest months in the first half of the year, largely due to the return of business travel after Ramadan

DXB to serve over 3.4 million guests in 13 days as summer surge kicks off

Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000, with the busiest day on July 5 for both departures and transfer traffic

Sheikh Mohammed: UAE among top 7 global destinations in international tourist spending

International tourist spending in the UAE is set to reach a record AED228.5 billion in 2025

Sharjah authorities strengthen ties to boost trade and tourism growth

Sharjah has experienced significant growth in business establishment and sustainability over the years

Etihad, Air Europa strengthen ties with new Boeing 787-9 service from Abu Dhabi to Madrid

Air Europa's inaugural wet-lease flight marks its first operation from the Middle East to Spain 

Dubai welcomes 8.68 million tourists in first five months of 2025

The city welcomed 1.53 million international visitors in May alone

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, U.K. forge one-stop security deal to streamline procedures for passengers

Streamlining procedures eliminates re-screening, reducing wait times and optimizing airline scheduling efficiency 

Saudi Arabia’s Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion attracts 1 million visitors in first 70 days

Saudi Arabia's Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion is the second largest after the host country, Japan

Saudi Arabia welcomes 116 million tourists in 2024, achieves $75.7 billion in tourism spending

Inbound tourism spending totaled SAR168.5 billion, up 19 percent from the previous year

Saudi Arabia launches massive summer 2025 tourism campaign to attract global visitors

Saudi Arabia's “Color Your Summer” invites visitors to explore six key destinations that offer a seamless blend of nature, adventure, and culture

Madinah’s tourism sector posts 18.7 percent growth as visitor numbers surge to 18 million

The growth in Madinah's tourism sector aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader strategy for attracting 150 million visitors by 2030

Saudi Arabia to launch direct flights from Kuwait to Aseer Region this summer

The Saudi Tourism Authority announces direct flights starting July 15 and running through September

Dubai’s DET partners with Marriott International to strengthen hospitality ecosystem

Dubai will be prominently promoted to guests worldwide through Marriott International’s portfolio of hotels

UAE launches Summer Hospitality Camp 2025 to train youth for tourism careers

The initiative is a key pillar in the UAE’s broader strategy to build a skilled, future-ready workforce aligned with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031

Oman’s tourism attracts $6.7 billion in investments from $7.8 billion target by end of 2025

Projects include luxury eco-camps and resorts that elevate Oman’s tourism experience and sector development 

Oman’s airports welcome over 4.7 million passengers by April 2025

Muscat International Airport handled 4.22 million passengers by the end of April 2025

Oman launches $2.6 million longest tourist walkway project in Nakhal

The new walkway will connect historic Nakhil Fort with Ain Al Thawra Park over 3 kilometers.

Armenia grants GCC nationals, residents visa-free travel starting July 1

New policy will enable travel without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surpass $166 million in March 2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed around 417,000 hotel guests, highlighting the city's growing appeal as a global tourist destination