Emirates and Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, and Real Madrid CF, the most successful football club globally, have renewed their partnership until 2031. This extension solidifies one of football's most high-profile…
Royal Jordanian supports national team with aircraft images
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced a unique initiative to support Jordan's national football team, Al Nashama, by featuring images of the players on several of its aircraft. This move coincides…
Emirates plans daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart
Emirates has announced its intention to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, aiming to enhance global connectivity for these key German cities. The airline is prepared to invest over…
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TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026
Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 11 in Singapore for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
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Dubai expands waterfront infrastructure as Dubai Harbour launches 7,500-apartment expansion
Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sectors are set to receive a significant infrastructure boost with the opening of a new direct bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour. The project,…
Beyond the buzzwords: HOFTEL’s Simon Allison outlines new priorities for hospitality investors
With all the factors currently impacting the global economy, it goes without saying that global travel, tourism, and hospitality are feeling their effects, both positive and negative. Hospitality investment, in…
Gulf states accelerate hotel expansions as conflict drives down regional arrivals
The Middle East’s hospitality sector is navigating a complex landscape in 2026. While regional tourism demand has softened amid geopolitical tensions and higher travel costs, governments and investors continue to…
UAE hotels lift premium occupancy as commercial real estate market tightens
The Middle East hospitality sector finds itself at an important crossroads in 2026. While geopolitical tensions and regional uncertainty have created short-term volatility across several markets, underlying demand drivers remain…
Dakhliyah tourism surges 22% as Oman pushes Vision 2040 diversification
As destinations across the Middle East compete to diversify their tourism offerings beyond coastal resorts and urban attractions, Oman’s Dakhliyah Governorate is quietly establishing itself as one of the…
UAE hotels see surge in weekend bookings as regional tensions alter travel habits
As travel patterns across the Gulf continue to evolve, the UAE hospitality sector is witnessing a significant shift in demand dynamics. Eid holidays, extended weekends, and the growing preference…
West Asian tourism struggles to recover as Strait of Hormuz stalemate drags into fifth month
For many people, especially intrepid travellers, the three years of border and airspace closure due to COVID-19 was a major trial: nowhere to go, nothing to see, and definitely little…
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Arabian Travel Market 2026 rescheduled for September
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has announced new dates for its upcoming event, now scheduled for 14–17 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This decision follows extensive consultations…
Visit Oman signs MICE partnership agreements
Omani national tourism firm Visit Oman announced strategic partnerships with three leading exhibition organisers to bolster the country's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector throughout 2026. The agreements were…
West Asia tourism tanking as Iran conflict enters second month
With the Iran Conflict about to mark its first month, there has already been a considerable loss of life and livelihood throughout West Asia. Tourism, one of the key contributors…
ATM 2026 rescheduled from May to August
RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place…
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Emirates and Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, and Real Madrid CF, the most successful football club globally, have renewed their partnership until 2031. This extension solidifies one of football's most high-profile…
Royal Jordanian supports national team with aircraft images
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced a unique initiative to support Jordan's national football team, Al Nashama, by featuring images of the players on several of its aircraft. This move coincides…
Emirates plans daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart
Emirates has announced its intention to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, aiming to enhance global connectivity for these key German cities. The airline is prepared to invest over…
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TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026
Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 11 in Singapore for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
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Dubai expands waterfront infrastructure as Dubai Harbour launches 7,500-apartment expansion
Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sectors are set to receive a significant infrastructure boost with the opening of a new direct bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour. The project,…
Beyond the buzzwords: HOFTEL’s Simon Allison outlines new priorities for hospitality investors
With all the factors currently impacting the global economy, it goes without saying that global travel, tourism, and hospitality are feeling their effects, both positive and negative. Hospitality investment, in…
Gulf states accelerate hotel expansions as conflict drives down regional arrivals
The Middle East’s hospitality sector is navigating a complex landscape in 2026. While regional tourism demand has softened amid geopolitical tensions and higher travel costs, governments and investors continue to…
UAE hotels lift premium occupancy as commercial real estate market tightens
The Middle East hospitality sector finds itself at an important crossroads in 2026. While geopolitical tensions and regional uncertainty have created short-term volatility across several markets, underlying demand drivers remain…
Dakhliyah tourism surges 22% as Oman pushes Vision 2040 diversification
As destinations across the Middle East compete to diversify their tourism offerings beyond coastal resorts and urban attractions, Oman’s Dakhliyah Governorate is quietly establishing itself as one of the…
UAE hotels see surge in weekend bookings as regional tensions alter travel habits
As travel patterns across the Gulf continue to evolve, the UAE hospitality sector is witnessing a significant shift in demand dynamics. Eid holidays, extended weekends, and the growing preference…
West Asian tourism struggles to recover as Strait of Hormuz stalemate drags into fifth month
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- Southeast Asian hospitality margins shrink as fuel costs and labor shortages mount
- Flyadeal celebrates new cabin crew graduates
- Rosewood Abu Dhabi partners with Les Roches for hospitality talent
- China targets customized travel experiences as visa-free policy drives tourism boom
- Malaysia becomes Southeast Asia’s most-visited nation as infrastructure upgrades pay off
- GBTA APAC 2026: Business travel pivots to Southeast Asia as Western geopolitical tensions persist
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