Hospitality & Tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted Boeing 777 service to eight new cities

Airline aims to serve 44 cities with its fleet of refurbished Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft by September 2025

Eid al-Fitr: Dubai’s Emirates adds 17 flights to Middle East/GCC

The expanded flight schedule offers more chances to reunite, celebrate, and enjoy leisure getaways

UAE: 8 essential travel tips to ensure a smooth journey during peak holiday seasons

The UAE's airports are gearing up for high passenger volumes during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday

Emirates anticipates busy weekends before Eid al-Fitr, with over 80,000 daily travelers for spring break

Emirates advises customers to allow extra time for journeys to Terminal 3 due to expected traffic congestion

Saudi Arabia: Best places to watch Eid al-Fitr fireworks in 2025

Musical concerts will resonate in Riyadh, Shaqra, Abha, Qassim, Jeddah and Eastern Region cities

ATM 2025 to highlight luxury travel as industry set to reach $391 billion by 2028

Asia-Pacific leads GCC tourism, with ATM featuring a 27 percent rise in Asian exhibitors this year

Emirates launches seven new destinations in A350 network expansion

Emirates will announce more A350 destinations, including long-haul routes, in the coming months

Etihad Airways partners with Burjeel Holdings to enhance Abu Dhabi’s medical tourism sector

Agreement establishes referral pathways for international patients, allowing for direct case management and clinician access

Red Sea International Airport, Plaza Premium Group join forces to pioneer new lounge services in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's premium departure lounges will offer a fully à la carte dining experience for passengers

Etihad Airways to add third daily flight to Moscow starting October 1

The new flight increases the service to Moscow to 21 flights per week

Emirates flights to Riyadh: Retrofitted Boeing 777 to begin daily services soon

The airline aims to enhance passenger experience with new Business Class seats and acclaimed Premium Economy

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways welcomes 1.6 million passengers in February 2025, up 14 percent YoY

Passenger traffic increased to 3.3 million in the first two months, up from 2.9 million

DCT Abu Dhabi to launch world’s most advanced fleet of 10,000 light-show drones

The pioneering initiative will integrate cutting-edge drone technology into large-scale immersive storytelling

Oman’s airports welcome over 1.33 million passengers and 8,983 flights by January 2025

Indian nationals topped passenger numbers at Muscat International Airport with 90,081 arrivals

Qatar Airways boosts global network with 11 new destinations as demand surges

New flights will connect major cities like Sharjah, Amsterdam, London, Madrid, and Tokyo Narita

UAE Eid Al Fitr 2025: 15 popular travel destinations to visit during the long weekend

Eid Al Fitr this year is expected to take place either on Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon

Saudi Tourism Ministry: Licensed hospitality facilities surge by 80 percent in Makkah

The Ministry recently introduced an online service to check hotel and apartment license statuses in Makkah and Madinah

Jeddah Historic District welcomes over 1 million visitors in first week of Ramadan Season 2025

Season seeks to revive cultural heritage and promote Saudi identity through a variety of Ramadan-themed activities

Emirates concludes participation in ITB Berlin 2025, forges 11 strategic agreements

The airline's officials conducted 270 high-level meetings, while its pavilion attracted more than 6,000 visitors

Empowering Economic Growth through Sustainable Tourism

Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President of Owner Relationship Management at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, shares her vision for the future of global tourism

New Abu Dhabi Pass from DCT and Etihad Airways to include 10GB tourist SIM card

Etihad passengers will receive an email link to access the Abu Dhabi Pass for free

Saudi Air Connectivity Program introduces direct flights from Stuttgart to Jeddah

This initiative aims to boost capacity for travelers from Europe and the United States to Saudi Arabia