Hospitality & Tourism

Plaza Premium Group unveils Numero Uno Caviar Bars at Dubai International, Zayed International Airports

The Caviar Bars will feature a selection of premium Numero Uno and Kaspian branded caviar

Red Sea Global introduces sustainable aviation fuel at Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia

The initiative will empower the broader aviation sector to make environmentally conscious choices

Visit Qatar, Microsoft join forces to advance new AI-powered smart tourism solutions

Leveraging Visit Qatar's GenAI Travel Concierge, Microsoft and Qatar will enhance visitor experiences through technology 

Saudi Arabia opens first phase of Sports Boulevard project with five key destinations

Total completed length of the project now stands at 83 km, with overall progress reaching 40 percent

Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport launches 70 e-gates to facilitate faster passenger processing

New e-gates system leverages modern technologies and AI to facilitate faster and more secure passenger processing

UAE hotels earn $10.1 billion in first 10 months of 2024, marking a 4 percent growth

Hotel occupancy rose to nearly 78 percent, reflecting a 2.7 percent increase from last year

Riyadh Season 2025 receives record-breaking 20 million visitors

Popular destinations such as Boulevard World, Boulevard City and Boulevard Runway saw particularly high foot traffic this year

Riyadh Air reveals sonic brand ‘Sound of a New Era’ ahead of 2025 launch

This milestone in preparations aims to create a unique musical experience for travelers in 2025

Saudi Arabia Railways exceeds 13 million passengers, diverts 2 million truck trips in 2024

Freight operations grew significantly, transporting over 28 million tons of goods, marking a 15 percent increase

UAE visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals: Expanded eligibility and fees

Indian nationals must meet the UAE's criteria to be eligible for the program

Etihad Airways welcomes 1.7 million travelers during January, up 18 percent year-on-year

Growth indicates strong momentum, with a high passenger load factor as travelers prefer the airline

Modon Holding revenues surge 637 percent to $1.77 billion in 2024, gross profit up 500 percent

Group launched five new real estate projects on Hudayriyat Island and Reem Island, generating AED13 billion in sales last year

Meet ‘Sara’: Saudi Tourism Authority’s new AI-powered tour guide for an immersive travel experience

The initiative is part of the Saudi Tourism Authority's efforts to harness modern technologies to promote tourism

Moscow enhances tourism relations with Qatar amid surge in visitor traffic

Moscow City Tourism Committee embarks on a strategic roadshow in the Middle East

GCC visitors to Jordan hit 1.32 million in 2024, up 15 percent year-on-year

Saudi Arabia led the market with 1.158 million overnight visitors during the year

IBTM@ATM: A new gateway to the $2.5 trillion global events market by 2035

New zone at ATM 2025 to address the sustained growth in the business events sector

Dubai attracts 18.72 million international visitors in 2024, marking a 9 percent increase year-on-year

Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai’s tourism growth reflects Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33

Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomes record 1.4 million visitors in 2024

Reflecting its global appeal, international visitors made up 84 percent of total attendance

Dubai Fountain to close for five months for major upgrade, enhancements

The renovation will commence in May and is expected to take five months to complete

Egypt welcomes 15.78 million tourists in 2024, aims for 30 million annually in coming years

The country received 8.7 million tourists in the first half of the current fiscal year

Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes record-breaking 29.4 million passengers in 2024

Abu Dhabi Airports saw a 10 percent increase in aircraft movements, from 226,362 in 2023 to 249,747 in 2024

Qatar sees 190,000+ cruise passengers in early 2024/2025 season

Germany led with 30.2 percent of arrivals, followed by Russia at 10.8 percent and Italy at 9.2 percent.

Sheikh Hamdan approves Therme Dubai, world’s tallest well-being resort

With a cost of around AED2 billion, a consortium of local and international financing partners will fund the project

Bluewaters Island – Guide to Attractions, Dining, & Unique Experiences

Luxurious residential properties on the island cater to diverse lifestyles, providing comfort and modern amenities