Tourism

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

flydubai launches new business class check-in at DXB’s Terminal 2

flydubai's business class customers can now also enjoy a 'meet and assist' service from a member of the airline's team

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

Emirates airline hosts largest ever commercial gathering, outlines strategic vision for growth

Strategic discussions around the future of revenue management, loyalty and B2C sales took center stage

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

Air Arabia launches three weekly flights to Moscow from Ras Al Khaimah

New scheduled service to Moscow aligns with Ras Al Khaimah’s strategic vision for tourism growth

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

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

RTA introduces smart winter seasonal schedules to enhance maritime transport for tourists and residents in Dubai

This initiative encompasses all maritime transport services and routes, including Dubai Ferry, Abra, and Dubai Water Taxi