Hospitality & Tourism

Emirates leads YouGov 2025 rankings as world’s most recommended brand

Emirates' consistent focus on customer satisfaction is a hallmark of its global success

Travel and tourism industry to reach 30 billion tourist trips by 2034, adding $16 trillion to global GDP: WEF

India and China will be responsible for more than 25 percent of all outbound travel by 2030

Emirates deploys next-gen A350 on daily services to Muscat

The airline has so far welcomed seven A350s to its fleet and is expected to serve 17 destinations across its global network by the end of this year

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surge to over $230 million in April 2025

The average revenue per available room reached AED614, marking a major increase from AED486 in the month prior

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