Tourism

Sharjah Airport reports 8.3 million passengers in H1 2024, achieving 12.4 percent growth

The airport saw a 12.2 percent growth in aviation movements, totaling 52,702 flight operations

Dubai launches summer destinations guide with beaches, waterparks and indoor activities

Guide highlights the city's diverse range of experiences that cater to the tastes and interests of people of all ages and nationalities

Top summer 2024 travel destinations for UAE residents revealed

Data showed a significant uptick in both domestic and international travel

Air Arabia expands Europe footprint with new Sharjah-Vienna route

The new service will commence operations on December 20, 2024, with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights

GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP to surge to $340 billion by 2030: Report

The GCC region already boasts some of the world's most modern airports

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches daily flights to Boston, Toronto

Etihad will also begin flying its state-of-the-art Airbus A350 once daily to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada, starting October 27

Saudi’s flynas launches first direct flight between Riyadh and Egypt’s El-Alamein

flynas already connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights

UAE holidays: 35 percent jump in international travel bookings in July, August, says report

Most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE include Thailand, Maldives and Mauritius

The tourism marvel that is the Middle East

Public and private initiatives drive growth

Diving into Seychelles’ tourism progress: A paradise with a purpose

Discover the country’s sustainability and conservation efforts

From Middle East to Africa, travel sector reaches new heights in 2024: Report

UAE ranked among the top 10 global travel destinations in the past year

Abu Dhabi, Fujairah tourism departments ink agreement to boost knowledge exchange, tourism

Collaboration underscores commitment to promoting the cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi and Fujairah by exchanging artefacts and artworks

Dubai Airports leverages AI to streamline inventory management, enhance airport operations

The MRP tool boosted forecast accuracy 30 percent, enabling precise inventory planning and cutting excess stock 12 percent

UAE’s Etihad Cargo deepens collaboration with China’s SF Airlines, adds Abu Dhabi-Shenzhen freighter service

The two companies also agreed to increase the frequency of flights between their major hubs - Abu Dhabi and Ezhou

Sustainable tourism is no longer enough; we must give back to our planet

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea and AMAALA are standout examples of regenerative tourism

Unleashing the power of tourism: The engine of UAE’s thriving economy

International tourist arrivals expected to increase by 17.3 million between 2024 and 2029

Saudi hospitality revenue to rise 7.5 percent in next 4 years, fueled by tourism and Vision 2030

The GCC hospitality sector's revenue is expected to reach $48.1 billion by 2028

Qatar: Tourism sector soars with record-breaking growth

Strategic partnerships to further boost inbound tourism

UAE tourism sector contributed $59.89 billion to GDP in 2023, generated 809,000 job opportunities

Projections suggest that the number of job opportunities will increase to 833,000 in 2024

Saudi Arabia commits $800 billion to tourism, aims for 10 percent sector contribution to economy by 2030: Minister

Al Khateeb outlines plans to add over 250,000 hotel rooms, attract young Saudis to the industry

Saudi Arabia launches Saudi Summer Program 2024 to boost tourism sector

Program features over 550 tourism products and more than 150 special offers

Qatar’s travel and tourism sector set to add $25 billion to economy in 2024: Report

International visitor spending to reach a record-high of QAR69.6 billion in 2024

Egypt welcomes 27 percent more tourists in four months, says vice minister for tourism

Inbound visitors from Arab countries rise by 54 percent in 2024