Hospitality & Tourism

Sheikh Zayed Festival commences tomorrow: 120 days of diverse activities and events in Abu Dhabi

On the first day, the public will enjoy an extensive lineup of interactive and unique entertainment, including an opening parade

Emirates ramps up Africa network with more flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg

Emirates will increase frequency in Ethiopia, with a daily flight connecting Dubai and Addis Ababa from January 1, 2025

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent 

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to introduce new direct flights to Russia’s Yekaterinburg starting December 27

This new non-stop service will run twice weekly, offering convenient access between Zayed International Airport and Koltsovo International Airport

Etihad Airways to launch new flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein starting July 2025

The move will offer travelers direct access to the Al Sahel region, renowned for its vibrant and rapidly developing coastal resorts 

Emirates strengthens connectivity, expands travel options through new MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet

The MoUs were formalized during the Vietnam - UAE Business Forum, which took place recently at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah 

Emirates resumes daily service to Australia’s Adelaide with Boeing 777-200LR

This renewed service provides travelers with more than 4,200 seats weekly, linking Dubai with the capital of South Australia 

Red Sea Global’s latest luxury resort Shebara to welcome first guests starting November 2024

Shebara’s 73 overwater and beachfront villas shimmer in the bright sunshine, offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience

Etihad Airways expands North America network with daily flights to Toronto, Boston

Airline now flies 42 times a week to North America: twice daily to New York JFK, and daily to Boston, Chicago, Toronto, and Washington DC

Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia launch daily flights to Maldives, boosting tourism and connectivity

Air Arabia will provide daily flights between Sharjah Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft

NEOM opens Sindalah: A new luxury travel destination in the Red Sea

Set to welcome up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028, the unique island will generate around 3,500 jobs

Digital exposure, AI redefine travel industry in post-pandemic world

While destinations continue to attract tourists with their old-world charm, entertainment and event-based tourism are opening up new experiences

Dubai reveals #ZayedAndRashid campaign: A celebration of national unity, cultural heritage across emirates

The campaign coincides with UAE Flag Day and 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations

flydubai announces new service from Dubai to Bhairahawa in Nepal starting November 10

This service will depart daily from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB), providing travelers with a convenient route to a new entry point into Nepal

Saudi flynas partners with VCM on carbon offsetting, environmental protection, and sustainability

The deal supports the Kingdom's climate ambitions to achieve net zero emissions

Dubai Festival of Lights: Celebrate Diwali with fireworks displays, musical tributes and theatre productions starting October 25

This year, visitors can watch the festival of lights' fireworks displays at two of Dubai's destinations

Ajman Tourism to establish key partnerships with China, raise international visitor numbers

China positioned itself as one of the top 10 source markets for Ajman this year

Sheikh Hamdan approves master plan for Saih Al Salam Scenic Route, rural development projects

Dubai's rural areas and countryside development portfolio includes 37 projects and initiatives, with a cost of around $106.18 million

Emirates optimizes commercial portfolios to position for global growth

Emirates recently announced new appointments in its commercial team for key markets in the Middle East and Africa

Etihad Airways enhances European connectivity: Daily services to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen start in 2025

The Düsseldorf route will experience a significant boost as it transitions from its current schedule to daily service

Gitex Global 2024: Dubai’s DET, Network International partner to boost emirate’s digital economy and support SMEs

Strategic partnership aims to increase economic productivity by 50 percent through innovation and digital adoption

Gitex Global 2024: e& UAE, Airbus partner to enhance enterprise communication solutions

The partnership seeks to deliver state-of-the-art communication solutions to the enterprise market