Hospitality & Tourism

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

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment market to reach $6.1 billion by 2033: Report

Customers' increased disposable income has greatly contributed to the growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry

Oman unveils 2025 tourism plan to boost recreational offerings, elevate non-oil sector growth

Initiatives include projects that strengthen infrastructure and broaden visitor experiences across the Sultanate

Shaikha Al Nowais outlines strategic vision for the future of tourism at Investopia Global – Mediterranean

Al Nowais underlined the importance of strengthening regional and international collaboration in the next phase

Dubai welcomes 7.15 million tourists in first four months of 2025, up 7 percent 

Hotel sector offered 153,534 rooms at the end of April, with all key performance indicators demonstrating strong annual growth

UAE tourists drive surge in Moscow arrivals with 62,100 visitors in 2024

Tourism offerings in Moscow include halal restaurants and Arabic-speaking services for GCC visitors

Middle East tourism spending to hit $350 billion by 2030, says ATM report

The Middle East’s rise as a global hub for business events is another key highlight of the report

Emirates to resume flights to Damascus starting July 16 

Emirates will operate three weekly flights, expanding to daily services by October for travelers

UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais makes history as first female UNWTO secretary-general

UAE leaders celebrated her election as a significant milestone for women in global tourism governance

flynas launches direct flights from Riyadh to Damascus starting June 5

The addition of Damascus marks a significant milestone in flynas's growth and expansion plans

Eid al-Adha 2025 in Dubai: Places to visit, concerts and events happening during 4-day holiday

Planning on visiting Dubai this holiday? Here are the major events happening that you shouldn't miss

Air Arabia becomes region’s first airline to accept crypto payments with AE Coin

Airline has partnered with Mbank to enable the use of AE Coin payments for flight bookings through the AEC Wallet App

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