Tourism

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

Las Vegas Sphere welcomed more than 24 million visitors in 2023

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

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to present innovative initiatives at GITEX Global, Expand North Star

At the event, DBLC will launch solutions to enhance the investor experience and improve business operations in Dubai

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

Saudi Arabia-Egypt trade exchange surges 41 percent to $8 billion in H1 2024

Egyptian investments in Saudi Arabia amounted to around $4 billion, involving more than 3,000 companies

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-Jordan CEPA to expand bilateral investment flows currently at over $22.5 billion

In 2023, non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $4.1 billion, a 46.1 percent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels

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)

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

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

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