Hospitality & Tourism

Saudi Arabia sees 89 percent growth in tourist hospitality facilities in 2024

Makkah leads Saudi tourism surge with 1,030 new hospitality licenses

ATM 2025: Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth with 16 percent more exhibitors

ATM 2025 will highlight Saudi Arabia’s expanding tourism sector and forward-looking vision

Dubai named second leading gastronomy capital globally with 1,200 new restaurant licenses issued in 2024

The accommodation and food service sector accounted for a total 3.4 percent share of Dubai’s overall GDP

Business travel in MENA set to soar to $270.8 billion by 2030: Report

Business travel in the MENA region rose by 50 percent in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024

Etihad Airways launches five weekly flights to Peshawar, Pakistan

Peshawar joins Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore as Etihad’s fourth nonstop route to Pakistan

UAE hotel revenues grow to $12.25 billion in 2024 as occupancy rate hits 78 percent

The opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024 took the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251

Saudi travel surplus hits record $13.3 billion in 2024, marking 7.8 percent yearly growth

Surge was fueled by a 13.8 percent increase in inbound visitor spending compared to 2023 

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut starting April 1

Second daily flight will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways

Eid al-Fitr 2025 in Dubai: Best places to watch fireworks, concerts and performances

Dubai is holding a festive program of events and experiences running from March 25 to April 6 this year

DXB expected to welcome over 3.6 million guests during Eid al-Fitr 2025

The busiest day of the period is forecast for Saturday, April 5, when 309,000 guests are expected

Sharjah Airport to welcome over 500,000 passengers during Eid Al-Fitr 2025

The airport is set to operate 3,344 flights between March 27 and April 6th

Emirates launches new AED3 million cabin crew facility in Dubai – the ‘Crew Zone’

This initiative seeks to create a welcoming environment for Emirates’ crew members

Emirates expands retrofitted Boeing 777 service to eight new cities

Airline aims to serve 44 cities with its fleet of refurbished Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft by September 2025

Eid al-Fitr: Dubai’s Emirates adds 17 flights to Middle East/GCC

The expanded flight schedule offers more chances to reunite, celebrate, and enjoy leisure getaways

UAE: 8 essential travel tips to ensure a smooth journey during peak holiday seasons

The UAE's airports are gearing up for high passenger volumes during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday

Emirates anticipates busy weekends before Eid al-Fitr, with over 80,000 daily travelers for spring break

Emirates advises customers to allow extra time for journeys to Terminal 3 due to expected traffic congestion

Saudi Arabia: Best places to watch Eid al-Fitr fireworks in 2025

Musical concerts will resonate in Riyadh, Shaqra, Abha, Qassim, Jeddah and Eastern Region cities

ATM 2025 to highlight luxury travel as industry set to reach $391 billion by 2028

Asia-Pacific leads GCC tourism, with ATM featuring a 27 percent rise in Asian exhibitors this year

Emirates launches seven new destinations in A350 network expansion

Emirates will announce more A350 destinations, including long-haul routes, in the coming months

Etihad Airways partners with Burjeel Holdings to enhance Abu Dhabi’s medical tourism sector

Agreement establishes referral pathways for international patients, allowing for direct case management and clinician access