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Abu Dhabi
Almosafer, Miral sign deal to drive GCC tourism to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
The partnership leverages Almosafer’s digital platforms to market Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island to tourists from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Dubai World Islands
Dubai World Islands: e& to power high-speed internet, drone services and AI to Heart of Europe hotels
E& and Kleindienst Group team up to provide digital hospitality on Dubai World Islands
Global Village
Global Village Dubai ends with record 10.5m visitors
Global Village Season 29 ends with record visitor numbers
Moscow
Saudi visitors to Moscow surge 470% as Russia boosts tourism ties
Saudi Arabia ranks second for Russian e-visas, with over 80,000 issued since August 2023
Dubai
Dubai’s Fundamental Hospitality reports record 1 million visitors as tourism surges 17%
“The surge in footfall and enthusiasm we’ve witnessed in 2025 is unlike anything I have experienced in my two decades in Dubai,” says the group’s Chairman
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia announces upcoming Umrah season calendar
Saudi Arabia will welcome foreign Umrah pilgrims from June 11
Etihad
Etihad and TAP Air Portugal announce frequent flyer partnership
Etihad and TAP Air Portugal strike frequent flyer deal
Hilton
Hilton pipeline extends to 100 properties in Saudi Arabia
Hilton extends hospitality and real estate offering in Saudi Arabia with 21,000 rooms planned
Dubai International Airport
Emirates unveils luxury First Class upgrades, designer amenities and revamped DXB lounge
With bespoke service touches, amenities, and a fully refreshed ground experience in Dubai, the carrier is doubling down on its First Class offering
Bulldozer Group
Bulldozer Group pours $55mn into Europe, Middle East expansion as global wealthy flee West
Hospitality giant shifts focus beyond restaurants with wellness ventures to capture migrating HNWIs
Saudi ministry of tourism
Saudi Arabia sets 10% economy contribution target for booming tourism sector
Saudi Arabia wants tourism to account for 10 per cent of its national economy by the end of the decade
Mastercard
2025 travel trends: Nature, food and wellness drive holiday spending says Mastercard
Travel with purpose and currency fluctuation have an impact on holiday spending, according to Mastercard research
Saudi Arabia
Wyndham to launch 100 Super 8 hotels in Saudi Arabia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Le Park Concord to introduce its Super 8 brand in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2026
Dubai
From Utah to Dubai: Shark Tank featured Cupbop to make Middle East debut ‘give Korean love’, says CEO
The CEO confirmed that the brand’s UAE partner has exclusive plans to expand Cupbop into Saudi Arabia as well
Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: Cupbop CEO reveals expansion plan, new Dubai menu flavours
Cupbop CEO Junghun Song revealed plans for Saudi expansion, a Dubai-specific menu ahead of its opening soon, and the brand’s wider GCC growth strategy
Branded hotels and residences
Marriott announces St. Regis Jeddah to open in 2030
Marriott International bringing its popular St. Regis brand to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia