Hospitality & Tourism

Hilton accelerates growth in the Middle East

New openings to bolster its position as a leading hospitality brand in the region

Four Seasons’ people and culture of service are drivers of hospitality group’s success

Innovative offers – from jet to yacht experience – continue to excite guests from around the world

Miral: Championing Abu Dhabi’s tourism aspirations with group CEO Mohamed Al Zaabi

The company is behind the innovative and immersive experiences on Yas and Saadiyat Islands

Ras Al Khaimah: Global tourism’s next big thing with Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA

Emirate records 8 percent year-on-year growth in tourist arrivals in 2023

John Pagano on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Red Sea project, the story so far

Upon completion, the tourist destination could contribute SAR 22 billion to the country’s economy

Dubai continues aggressive pursuit of tourism goals with H.E. Issam Kazim, CEO of DCTCM

No let up in developing innovative initiatives to continue the city’s leading position as a global tourism hub

Pillars to boost Abu Dhabi tourism onward and upward with H.E. Saleh Al Geziry

Emirate is committed to celebrating its rich and unique cultural heritage and prioritizing authentic experiences

The Middle East: Rise of a tourism powerhouse

Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and emerging hotspots like Riyadh and Ras Al Khaimah, saw significant tourist inflows in 2023

ATM 2024 returns next week in Dubai, with over 41,000 attendees expected

The event will feature over 2,300 exhibitors from more than 165 countries and is set to welcome new destinations

Vietnam’s tourism sector generates $10.7 billion in revenue in four months

The sector served over 6.2 million foreign visitors and 40.5 million domestic tourists in the same period

WEF Special Meeting: Tourism plays key role in boosting growth, says economy minister Al Marri

Tourism sector is expected to contribute $15.5 trillion to the global GDP by 2030

NEOM secures $2.67 billion revolving credit facility for development projects

Financing boosts ongoing development endeavors and short-term financing requirements

New Schengen visa rules: 10 things travellers need to know

Citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and India can now apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity

Eid Al Adha 2024: Top 10 destinations to visit from the UAE

Explore the top 10 destinations to visit from the UAE this Eid Al Adha

UAE’s travel and tourism sector anticipated to contribute $64.25 billion to GDP in 2024: Report

According to the report, the number of jobs in the sector will increase by over 23,500, reaching nearly 833,000

Oman’s airports see 21.8 percent surge in passenger traffic in February

Muscat International Airport leads Oman's airport traffic growth

Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024 records 25 percent surge in sales to $109 million

Record-breaking sales and festive events mark 34th edition's success

Middle East travel market set to boom as tourists loosen purse strings

Indian tourists’ greater spending potential, surge in Gen X travelers set to buoy tourism

Ramadan 2024: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Historic District welcomes over 2.5 million visitors

District emerges as a model for sustainable practices and urban development

ATM 2024 in Dubai set to double footfall of Chinese visitors

China’s outbound tourism numbers to double in 2024, only 22 percent below record pre-pandemic levels of 155 million tourists

Travel and tourism industry set to surpass $11.1 trillion in global economic contribution in 2024: Report

The sector will surpass its previous record by an additional $770 billion, the report says

Abu Dhabi plans to welcome 39.3 million visitors by 2030

26 key initiatives across 4 strategic pillars to achieve strategy's goals

Eid Al Fitr 2024: Qatar gears up to host fireworks, concerts and musicals

From musical extravaganzas to family-friendly events, Qatar welcomes visitors for a memorable holiday