Travel is getting personal, intentional and identity-driven, with Global Hotel Alliance pointing to a new kind of explorer, one who values meaning over mileage and experience over excess
The group head of Global Branding and Marketing at Red Sea Global, on how story telling, collaboration and transformative guest journeys are placing the destination at the forefront of sustainable, human-led luxury
Bahrain recorded the highest lounge usage globally, at 1.35 per cent of passengers, ahead of major international hubs such as London Heathrow and Hong Kong
The chief tourism officer shares how the destination is influencing the kingdom’s tourism momentum and its model that blends conservation, community, and culture
Personalisation, wellness, and mindful itineraries are no longer optional; they are core to both guest satisfaction and commercial sustainability
Unpacking the findings of its latest tourism report, the CEO of MCN MENAT and president of McCann APAC, shares how destinations can convert the buzz of live events into enduring tourism legacies
The broader MENA market, valued at $18.1bn in 2024, is expected to reach $270.8bn by 2030, outpacing global averages, the report showed
By 2034, the tourism industry is expected to generate around 1.3 million new jobs, reflecting its potential to further bolster employment opportunities in the region
The fund will invest across diverse fields, including visual arts, fashion and cultural retail, digital content experience design, and interactive media and production, as well as emerging technologies
Shura Island will eventually feature 11 resorts, with additional openings planned in the coming months
The regulation was issued under Administrative Decision No 97 of 2025, which implements Executive Council Resolution No 107 of 2023 governing tourist transport activity in Dubai
Visitors can ride hired horses or bring their own to navigate the natural surroundings
Ras Al Khaimah, which welcomed a record 650,000 visitors in H1 2025, aims to attract more than 3.5 million tourists annually by 2030
International visitors now have the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional marine experience in Dubai’s waters
The deal follows the October announcement of Sphere Abu Dhabi and was detailed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing made on July 28
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi ranked eighth globally in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Top Attractions list, up two spots from 2024
TOURISE aims to foster cross-sector convergence, creating a space where thought leaders, innovators, and visionaries can collaborate to define the future of the sector
Key source markets saw strong growth, with visitors from India increasing by 25 per cent year-on-year
During his six years at RAKTDA, he helped transform the northern emirate into one of the region’s fastest-growing tourism destinations.
For the first time in its history, DSS introduces three specially curated retail seasons aligned with the summer rhythm
Minister Mudrick Ramadhan Soragha shares Zanzibar’s high-value, low-impact tourism vision, highlighting Gulf partnerships, rising GCC visitors and cultural preservation
During Q1 2025, Saudi Arabia recorded a 102 per cent surge in international arrivals compared with Q1 2019
For the first time, DSS adopts a three-season shopping model—dubbed Summer Holiday Offers, the Great Dubai Summer Sale, and Back to School
The robust performance was driven by a surge in travel during the Eid holidays and the early summer season
VFS Global shares five simple yet essential tips to help you navigate the visa application process with confidence, ease, and safety
Roughly 417,000 hotel guests stayed in the emirate during March, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as a global travel destination
Reflecting the UAE’s Year of Community theme, the briefing underlined the role of collaboration in achieving Dubai’s tourism growth
The report’s findings confirm that travel growth in the Middle East is incredibly strong, with annual growth averaging more than 7 per cent through 2030
This summer, gaming takes center stage as Riyadh hosts the Esports World Cup 2025 from July 7 to August 24 at Boulevard Riyadh City
The CEO of Elevate DMC discusses evolving traveller behaviour — from luxury family getaways and immersive cultural experiences to the rising appeal of staycations and short-haul escapes