Hospitality & Tourism

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria

Saudia signs codeshare agreement with Delta, expands North America network

Saudia passengers will gain access to 12 destinations in the United States beyond Delta’s hubs at JFK and LAX airports

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM reveals first designs of Sindalah Yacht Club set to open soon

The club’s design showcases the richness of Italy's artistic heritage, with interiors that reflect the island's natural beauty

Red Sea Global, Marriott partner to launch The Ritz-Carlton in AMAALA

Set to open in 2025, the property will feature 391 guestrooms, with a mix of Marina Village, sea, and mountain views

Riyadh welcomes first refurbished Emirates Boeing 777

This newly upgraded aircraft will operate the daily EK 819/820 service, departing Dubai at 07:10 and arriving in Riyadh at 08:05

ATM 2025: Global travel and tourism market to reach $11.1 trillion, generate 348 million jobs in 2024

Amid the surge in travel and tourism globally, Dubai welcomed a record 9.31 million international overnight visitors in H1 2024

Sharjah welcomes 1.057 million hotel guests in 8 months

Hotel occupancy rates held steady at 66 percent 

Dubai: IHG inks agreement to launch world’s tallest all-hotel tower next year

The First Group announced that Ciel, the world's tallest all-hotel tower, will be the latest addition to IHG’s Vignette Collection Portfolio

Saudi Arabia sees 656 percent surge in leisure tourists, welcoming 4.2 million in early 2024

The Kingdom welcomed 17.5 million international tourists from January to July 2024

Job losses in travel and tourism hit 70 million with women and youth facing sharp declines: WTTC

The report highlights the travel and tourism industry's potential for inclusive growth and the urgent need for action

IHG, Aldar to turn six Yas Island hotels into luxury resort

Straylight Yas, Vignette Collection will open in Q4 2025 on Yas Island

Qatar sees 26 percent surge in tourists to over 3.2 million in August 2024

Qatar seeks to increase the tourism sector's contribution to the GDP from 7 percent to 12 percent

UAE to enter U.S. Global Entry Program by October 2024, easing travel for Emiratis

UAE and U.S. government authorities will begin to develop and finalize criteria that will lead to the UAE’s full participation in the program

World Tourism Day: Qatar Rail launches metro tours, complimentary day passes to promote tourism

Qatar Rail collaborated with Hamad International Airport to launch an initiative offering complimentary day passes to arriving visitors

Qatar becomes first Gulf country to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Citizens and nationals of Qatar can now apply to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa

UAE: Passport validity reduced to one month to facilitate status amendments for violators, says ICP

This adjustment allows violators to leave without an entry ban stamp or secure jobs while staying 

Saudi National Day 2024 guide: Places and concerts to visit, and things to do to enjoy long weekend

Saudi National Day activities will start on Friday, September 20, and will continue until Monday, September 23 in regions across Saudi Arabia

International tourism reaches 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels with 790 million travelers in early 2024 

The surge was fueled by robust demand in Europe and the reopening of markets in Asia and the Pacific 

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of linking India to Abu Dhabi and beyond

The carrier boosted seat capacity from Abu Dhabi to India by adding flights to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata 

Dubai launches new initiative to attract investments, boost global medical tourism market

New MoU between DHA and DET aims to position Dubai as a leading global medical tourism destination