Hospitality & Tourism

Sheikh Hamdan approves master plan for Saih Al Salam Scenic Route, rural development projects

Dubai's rural areas and countryside development portfolio includes 37 projects and initiatives, with a cost of around $106.18 million

Emirates optimizes commercial portfolios to position for global growth

Emirates recently announced new appointments in its commercial team for key markets in the Middle East and Africa

Etihad Airways enhances European connectivity: Daily services to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen start in 2025

The Düsseldorf route will experience a significant boost as it transitions from its current schedule to daily service

Gitex Global 2024: Dubai’s DET, Network International partner to boost emirate’s digital economy and support SMEs

Strategic partnership aims to increase economic productivity by 50 percent through innovation and digital adoption

Gitex Global 2024: e& UAE, Airbus partner to enhance enterprise communication solutions

The partnership seeks to deliver state-of-the-art communication solutions to the enterprise market

Nakheel awards $1.36 billion in contracts for luxury villa construction on Palm Jebel Ali

Luxury villas feature expansive built-up areas ranging from 8,000 to 15,000 square feet

Abu Dhabi to become world’s second Sphere location after Las Vegas

Las Vegas Sphere welcomed more than 24 million visitors in 2023

Yas, Saadiyat islands witness booming summer season with surge in visitors, hotel occupancy

Hotels on Yas Island recorded an 83 percent occupancy rate and a 29 percent increase in international hotel guests

RAK Properties collaborates with Commercial Bank of Dubai on $544.5 million financing agreement

The funding will support RAK Properties' projects, including luxury hotels and residential communities in Mina Al Arab

Etihad Airways flies 1.6 million travelers in September as it serves more destinations

Year-to-date, Etihad Airways has welcomed 13.6 million travelers, marking a 35 percent increase from the previous year

Gitex Global 2024: Sharjah showcases AI-driven solutions in cybersecurity, tourism, sustainability

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority introduces the 'Smart Assistant for Sustainable Tourism'

Yas Island’s business venues to be showcased in metaverse through Miral and e& enterprise partnership

The project will showcase attractions like theme parks, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment

Emirates invests $48 million in advanced training systems for 3 full flight simulators

Emirates has 65 A350s and 205 777Xs on order, supporting its growth and enhancing route flexibility

Etihad Airways boosts flights to Jaipur to 10 a week on surging demand

Etihad will operate the Jaipur flights using aircraft from the Airbus A320 family

Cruise Saudi to develop exclusive private Red Sea island for cruise ship tourism

During the initial phase, the island will have the capacity to host up to 2,000 guests

Dubai’s dnata secures multi-year catering deal with T’way Air in Rome to supply 80,000 meals annually

T’way Air will operate three weekly flights connecting the Italian capital with South Korea 

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM to build $186.4 million concrete factory for The Line

This advanced concrete facility will use carbon capture and energy-efficient solutions to support THE LINE's construction 

ADNEC Group’s Tourism 365 launches first charter flight from Uzbekistan to Al Ain

This initiative is part of Tourism 365's partnership with EasyBooking to boost tourism and enhance connectivity 

UAE advances Egypt’s Ras El Hekma project, drives investments from key Emirati players

The development is set to attract $110 billion in investments during its development phase

dnata, beOnd partner to support growth of premium air travel from the UAE

beOnd currently operates two routes connecting Al Maktoum - Dubai World Central with Male (MLE) and Zurich (ZRH)

Ras El Hekma megaproject: ADQ appoints Modon Holding as master developer

The project’s investments are likely to reach $110 billion by 2045, and it’s set to contribute $25 billion annually to the country’s GDP

Sharjah’s Air Arabia reintroduces flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah

Starting December 15, 2024, the flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays

Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi ‘stopover’ initiative sees 242 percent surge in travelers

The initiative's relaunch has surpassed expectations and significantly boosted the emirate's tourism industry

Qatar Airways launches three weekly non-stop flights to Toronto, Canada

Toronto will be the airline’s 14th destination in the Americas and the second destination in Canada