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Dubai’s Emaar Properties reports 46 percent surge in property sales to $12.5 billion in H1 2025

Company’s revenue backlog reached $39.8 billion, highlighting strong future revenue visibility and growth

UAE travel: 60 percent trust AI for planning, but human touch still matters

Human connection remains vital as AI tools reshape hospitality and customer service dynamics

Abu Dhabi hotels generate $185.7 million in May 2025 amid growing international visitors

May welcomed approximately 481,000 guests, showcasing Abu Dhabi as a top travel destination

Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to support SMEs in global travel

The partnership aims to provide exclusive rewards and value-added benefits for business travel.

Top markets driving business travel spending as global projections reach $1.57 trillion in 2025

Business travel spending is expected to reach $2.02 trillion by 2029, reflecting ongoing corporate demand

Luxury travel market customization, personalization expected to hit $620.71 million by 2032: Report

85 percent of hoteliers view personalization as a crucial driver of commercial value

UAE and Türkiye sign MoUs to boost investment in tourism, agriculture, and industry

Formal ceremony for the agreements took place at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, showcasing unity

Saudi Arabia ranks first in global tourism receipts growth for Q1 2025

The Kingdom recorded 102 percent surge in international tourist arrivals during the quarter

Kuwait, Jordan ink six agreements focused on crucial areas like trade, tourism, and investment

Agreements further reached to enhance higher education, research, and student exchanges for academic collaboration 

Travel and tourism industry to reach 30 billion tourist trips by 2034, adding $16 trillion to global GDP: WEF

India and China will be responsible for more than 25 percent of all outbound travel by 2030

Abu Dhabi’s GDP grows 3.4 percent to $79.2 billion in Q1 2025, driven by 56.2 percent from non-oil sector

Manufacturing sector led non-oil economy with over $7.75 billion value added during the quarter