Hospitality & Tourism

Abu Dhabi tourism: City welcomes 1.4 million overnight visitors in Q1 2025

Abu Dhabi's hotels generated AED2.3 billion in revenue, an 18 percent increase compared to the same period last year

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 opens in Dubai with AI and luxury focus, 55,000+ expected

Event will highlight connectivity's role in creating a sustainable, inclusive travel industry through discussions

Dubai tourism grows 3 percent in Q1 2025 following record-breaking 2024, says Issam Kazim

Major events like ATM 2025 are pivotal to the city's tourism strategy as it looks beyond traditional tourism pathways

Planning to visit Dubai soon? New public health rules you need to know

Dubai's new public health law outlines several rules visitors must follow when coming to Dubai

Arabian Travel Market 2025: Dubai to host largest edition yet with 55,000 attendees

Event is on track to break attendance records, uniting industry professionals from over 161 countries

UAE Ramadan travel soars 6 percent with mid-market tourists leading the way, Visa reports

Emerging markets like Azerbaijan and Tajikistan showed remarkable spending growth among UAE travelers 

From Riyadh to the world: Virgin Atlantic’s new route boosts global travel

Virgin Atlantic now operates daily services from London Heathrow to Riyadh

Red Sea Global launches Nammos Resort AMAALA featuring 110 keys, 20 branded residences 

Nammos Resort AMAALA will be one of eight resorts set to open in AMAALA’s first phase in a matter of months

UAE approves design of first hybrid heliport for flying taxis, helicopters

The hybrid heliport will serve as a key launch point for the Abu Dhabi Air Taxi service, planned for rollout by 2026

ATM 2025: Qatar Airways to launch Arabic-speaking AI cabin crew “Sama”

New capabilities will bring enhanced accessibility and cultural relevance to the world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew

New Saudization initiative targets 41 professions in tourism industry

Initiative to be implemented in three phases, with the first phase commencing on April 22, 2026 

Riyadh Air unveils business class

Delivering luxury and comfort with new cabin interiors

Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection launched to support growth of city’s cultural scene

New exhibition-dossiers from the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection will be unveiled over the coming months

Saudi Arabia issues 2,853 tourism licenses by end of 2024, up 32 percent YoY 

Surge underscores the Kingdom’s dedication to advancing the tourism sector and enhancing service quality

Emirates advises early check-in as 300,000 travelers expected at Terminal 3

Travelers should drop off bags early or check in to access Immigration and biometric gates quickly

Diriyah Company awards $1.4 billion contract for Royal Diriyah Opera House construction

With a capacity of 2,000 people, the main opera auditorium is the focal point of the venue

Dubai launches industry-first travel content creator academy to meet sector’s rising marketing demand

Academy will set a new global benchmark for quality in travel content creation

Mall of the Emirates set for AED 5 billion transformation to redefine retail and lifestyle experiences

We meet Khalifa Bin Braik, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, who shares the vision behind the ambitious redevelopment and what it means for the future of retail in the region

ATM 2025 to explore how AI is advancing leisure and business travel

The event will discuss how AI, among several other factors, is reshaping the future of aviation and flights

Oman: Passenger traffic at Sultanate’s airports surpasses 2.5 million by February

Muscat International Airport carried 2,280,280 passengers by Feb 2025, down 7.5 percent from 2024

Laheq: Red Sea Global unveils first island living project in Saudi

Laheq, opening in 2028, is The Red Sea's first residential-focused development with exceptional hospitality

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

Notable initiatives include Qatar’s ‘Amaze Yourself‘, Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Land is Calling‘, and the UAE’s ‘Dubai, What’s Not to Love?'

Hotel demand soars, but regional recovery varies: What’s next for the year?

The Global Hotel Investment Outlook from property consultancy experts JLL presents a perspective of the hospitality sector