Hospitality & Tourism

UAE hospitality sector surges in Q1 2024, 22 percent rise in Abu Dhabi hotel guest numbers: Report

Dubai experienced robust growth with a total of 5.18 million international visitors in Q1

Saudi Arabia launches Saudi Summer Program 2024 to boost tourism sector

Program features over 550 tourism products and more than 150 special offers

Cruise Saudi launches 335-metre floating resort AROYA Cruises

The ship accommodates over 3,362 passengers and includes 20 entertainment venues across 18 decks

Saudi Entertainment Ventures joins Qiddiya to enhance entertainment ecosystem

SEVEN spearheads 21 entertainment projects across 14 cities, with investments exceeding $13.33 billion

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah seeks U.K. partnerships in business, development projects

Diriyah reiterates commitment to expanding its partnership portfolio across various sectors

Qatar’s travel and tourism sector set to add $25 billion to economy in 2024: Report

International visitor spending to reach a record-high of QAR69.6 billion in 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways carries 5.7 million passengers in 4 months

The airline transported over 1.4 million passengers, resulting in an average passenger load factor of 84 percent

Abu Dhabi airport, Shanghai explore expanding economic, tourism ties

Investments, trade alliances and cultural exchanges to further deepen UAE-China ties

Abu Dhabi extends visa support for Indians seeking to get married

The new visa initiative supports emirate’s tourism strategy, which aims to targeting 39.3 million visitors by 2030

UAE’s UAQ Department of Tourism signs agreement to develop tourism sector in the emirate

The deal seeks to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and entertainment

ATM 2024 breaks record with 15 percent growth and over 46,000 attendees across four days

The 31st edition of the event welcomed more than 33,000 visitors from over 160 countries

Egypt approves new international tourist port project in Ras El-Hekma

Emirati investments in Ras El-Hekma to exceed $150 billion

UAE travel ban: Complete guide on how to check the restrictions

A travel ban, as defined by the government, is an order that prohibits an individual from leaving or entering the country

Saudi Arabia e-visa accessibility extended to Barbados, Bahamas, and Grenada

With this expansion, the total number of countries eligible for the E-visa has increased to 66

ATM 2024: Egypt seeks GCC investment boost for tourism development

Egypt targets attracting 30 million tourists by 2028 in light of additional funding for more tourism development projects

ATM 2024: Saudia, Red Sea Global partner to streamline travel experiences

Agreement aligns with RSG's vision of fostering responsible and sustainable development

Egypt welcomes 27 percent more tourists in four months, says vice minister for tourism

Inbound visitors from Arab countries rise by 54 percent in 2024