Emirates will increase China-UAE network with Dubai to Hangzhou flights
Travel & Hospitality
Dubai
Dubai private island Swedish Beach Palace opens for exclusive bookings
Located on The World Islands, the private development is open for bookings for events including weddings, corporate retreats, brand launches and high profile celebrations
AlUla
Saudi’s AlUla deepens tourism ties with China, Middle East via new DMC agreements
The announcement comes as AlUla continues to experience remarkable growth in visitation and global recognition
Radisson Hotel Group
Saudi Arabia taps Radisson Hotel Group to drive tourism growth, signs strategic MoU
The partnership envisages developing co-branded campaigns that spotlight Saudi Arabia’s diverse attractions
Maldives
UAE travel to Maldives, Sri Lanka, Seychelles surges amid growing demand for luxury holidays
The surge reflects a broader trend, Indian Ocean destinations are gaining ground as top choices for UAE travellers seeking both luxury and authenticity
Lebanon
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban from May 7
UAE will allow citizen to travel to Lebanon under certain conditions
Qatar
Qatar welcomed over 1.5m tourists in Q1 as GCC and Europe lead visitors
Qatar tourism is thriving at the start of 2025, Eid Al Fitr attracts visitors
Ramadan
Saudi tourism: Ramadan drives visitor spending in Makkah
Holy cities in Saudi Arabia top economic performers during Ramadan
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Etihad celebrates 44,000 Abu Dhabi Stopover bookings
Abu Dhabi Stopover scheme encourages visitors to explore attractions in the city
Dnata Travel
dnata Travel partners with Maldives tourism board as UAE travel demand surges
The partnership aims to capitalise on the strong travel corridor between the UAE and the Maldives
cloud kitchen
UAE restaurants turn to AI, ghost kitchens to counter soaring rents and evolving consumer tastes
From ghost kitchens to Instagram-worthy dining, tech and tastes are reshaping the UAE’s F&B scene as rising costs push a bold new wave of innovation
Sharjah
Sharjah welcomed 1.6m hotel guests in 2024; Russia and India top incoming visitors with China rising fast
Sharjah tourism is booming with an 11 per cent increase in hotel visitors last year
Almosafer
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla partners with Almosafer Activities to expand global tourism reach
The integration will enable both Almosafer and Klook to effectively market and sell AlUla’s offerings to their extensive regional and international customer bases
Arabian Travel Market
Dubai’s DET partners with Visa to boost international tourism
The agreement envisages harnessing Visa’s data-driven insights to optimise marketing campaigns, streamline tourism services, and deliver tailored promotions for visitors
investment opportunities
Ras Al Khaimah is ‘prime’ for investment now, says RAKTDA CEO
Here’s why you should “put your money” in the emirate, according to RAKTDA CEO Raki Philips
ATM 2025 travel trends revealed as air travel tipped to hit $5.4bn and visa policies drive growth
ATM 2025 research identifies travel trends in the UAE and across the GCC
Al Wasl Dome
ATM 2025: ‘Nothing like exchanging vows’ at Al Wasl Dome, says Expo City Dubai chief as $2.7bn DEC makeover turns venue into MICE hotspot
In an exclusive interview, Sholto Douglas-Home outlines updates on DEC expansion, upcoming events at Expo City Dubai, and future plans
