Hospitality & Tourism

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

Makkah sees 162 percent surge in tourist spending during Ramadan, says Visa

Madinah saw a 64 percent increase in visitor spend during Ramadan

Riyadh Air signs 11 major agreements with global partners at ATM 2025 to serve 125 countries

Deals will enable Riyadh Air to boost its brand visibility while promoting its diverse range of flight services and products

UAE real estate: Ras Al Khaimah’s residential stock to double by 2030 on new project launches

RAK welcomed 1.284 million tourists in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.1 percent 

New hotels in Dubai 2025: Iconic, luxe & Insta-worthy stays

The emirate continues to solidify its reputation as a premier global destination for luxury travel and hospitality

New Russia-North Korea bridge to boost trade and tourism, enhance economic ties

Finalized during Putin's 2024 visit, the bridge project aims to boost cross-border movement

UAE, Lebanon agree to work toward lifting travel ban for Emiratis

The two sides agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries

UAE unveils ‘Explorers of Space’ at Expo 2025 Osaka

The UAE Pavilion highlights how innovation in space is directly tied to practical, Earth-based solutions

Sharjah Airport welcomes over 4.5 million visitors in Q1 2025, up 8 percent

Airport reported a 26.4 percent increase in private aircraft movements compared to 2024

Emirates and American Express Middle East join forces to empower SMEs across MENA

The agreement will explore a range of offerings, and potential incentives for American Express Middle East card holders participating in the Emirates Business Rewards program

Dubai DET, Visa partner to drive tourism growth and elevate visitor experience

Visa will support DET’s strategic objectives by leveraging VisaNet, the world’s largest global payments network

Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1 2025, up 1.5 percent

India retained its position as DXB’s top destination country, with 3 million guests

Sheikh Hamdan: Arabian Travel Market 2025 highlights UAE’s role in bridging global markets 

H.H. emphasized the importance of exhibitions as a vital engine for economic growth 

Empower plays vital role in advancing Dubai hospitality sector’s sustainability, experts say

By the end of 2024, Empower had provided energy-efficient cooling services to 22 percent of Dubai’s 832 hotels

Upcoming mega projects in Dubai 2025

Projects will boost tourism and real estate, improving lifestyles for residents and visitors alike

flynas reveals latest-generation aircraft seats for A320neo at ATM 2025

The new Z200 seats aim to provide benefits for both passengers and airlines in the fleet