UAE consultancy sees 66% increase in domestic worker visa applications
Travel & Hospitality
foreign visitors
New Zealand to triple entry fees for international tourists starting October 1
International visitor levy increased to NZ$100 as New Zealand aims to boost tourism contributions
Atlantis
Atlantis Resorts appoints Paul Baker as new president
In this role, Baker will oversee the operations of Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, as well as Atlantis Sanya in China
NEOM
NEOM announces Zannier Zardun luxury eco-resort in Saudi Arabia
NEOM announces collaboration with Zannier Hotels on Zardun eco-resort in Magna, Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I recommend the world’ to visit Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea
Ronaldo, who has visited numerous destinations worldwide, was particularly impressed by his recent trip to the Red Sea
Red Sea
Saudi Red Sea Authority promotes coastal tourism and investment as it targets $22.6bn GDP push and 210,000 jobs
Saudi Red Sea Authority launches ‘More Than a Sea’ campaign to promote tourism and investment in the region
Al Baik
Mall of UAQ welcomes the first Al Baik outlet in the emirate
The Al Baik outlet, spanning 2,150 sq. ft and featuring a drive-through facility, will be operational for the public soon
Dubai
Dubai’s Global Village announces Season 29 dates
Global Village will welcome visitors from October 16, 2024 to May 11, 2025
dubai hospitality
Revealed: Dubai’s f&b players go modular with kiosks, food trucks amidst surge in tourist inflows, rising rentals
Dubai’s frequent high-profile events and festivals offer prime opportunities for modular and mobile setups, creating unique dining experiences that draw large crowds
Emirates
Emirates expands global reach, doubles partner network cities
The move has enabled an average of over 61,000 passengers to connect weekly on the shared networks of Emirates and its partners
Air India
Air India-Vistara merger soon as government clears Singapore Airlines FDI
Singapore Airlines to have 25.1% stake in the enhanced Air India; Vistara will stop operating after November 11
Abu Dhabi
Private islands, personal concierges: Maldives luxury resorts see 60% Gulf tourist surge on year-round VIP demand
Maldives luxury resorts beat seasonal fluctuations by targeting wealthy tourists from Saudi Arabia and the UAE with tailored experiences
Phuket
Saudia announces flights to Phuket, Thailand
Saudia will introduce new flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Phuket
Airbnb
Dubai real estate: How to get an Airbnb license
Here is all you need to know about getting an Airbnb license in Dubai
Saudi Tourism
Saudi travel trends: Flight increases, average spends, top destinations revealed
Saudi travellers booked more flights, spent more money and went to destinations around the world this summer, according to Wego research
uae tax
UAE receives 2.7m tourist tax refund requests in H1
UAE tax authority reports increase in VAT refund requests from tourists in first half of this year
Etihad
Etihad announces 1-week sale on premium flights
Etihad Airways announces discounted deals on Business class flights