Hospitality & Tourism

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

Emirates Airline sets record with 99.9 percent baggage accuracy in 2024 at Dubai Airport

The airline has invested millions into bespoke software systems that provide real-time visibility and oversight of baggage journeys

Saudi aviation sector contributes $90.6 billion to GDP, supports 1.4 million jobs: IATA

Saudi Arabia aims to be a global aviation hub with strong growth expected via infrastructure investments

Emirates Group sets global benchmark with $6.2 billion profit in 2024-2025; highest in aviation history

Emirates Airline led the Group’s stellar results, posting the highest profit in its history

Disney announces new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE

This project will become Disney’s seventh theme park destination worldwide

Emirates to connect Dubai and China’s Hangzhou with new daily flights starting July 30

The new service will operate with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering 2,478 weekly seats

UAE and Croatia explore opportunities in new economy, tourism and advanced technology

Focus on creating a flexible business environment to boost investment and dialogue between both nations 

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 concludes with 55,000 attendees, 16 percent YoY growth

Growth has been achieved across all show verticals, with a YoY increase of 19 percent in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi Stopover Program attracts 44,000 visitors this year, marking 76 percent leap

Program has achieved 25,000 bookings in the first four months of 2025, representing a 47 percent annual growth in sales