Emirates restores 96% of global network
Emirates has announced a near-full return to its global operations, with 96% of its network now restored. The airline is currently operating flights to 137 destinations across 72 countries, offering…
Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February. Since 28th February, we have…
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Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has launched a new edition of its Tourism Hackathons Programme, opening registrations as the Kingdom accelerates efforts to build a homegrown innovation ecosystem around…
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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 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.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 25 at the Amari Bangkok for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
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Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February. Since 28th February, we have…
UAE bans travel to three nations as Mideast instability grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a sweeping travel ban prohibiting its citizens from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, in a move that underscores growing geopolitical instability across…
Kingdom accelerates economic shift as Iran war tests regional resilience
Saudi Vision 2030 enters its decisive stretch in 2026 at a moment of contradiction: the Kingdom’s transformation agenda is accelerating, yet the regional disruptions triggered after the Iran war escalation…
UAE tourism stabilises as travellers swap long-term plans for flexible bookings
After a volatile opening to 2026, signs are emerging that travel to the UAE is moving into a stabilisation phase, supported by recovering demand, renewed aviation confidence and the destination’s…
Gulf hotel investment thrives amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruptions
The Middle East hospitality sector entered 2026 with strong tourism momentum, supported by large-scale infrastructure investment, expanding aviation connectivity, and ambitious national tourism strategies across the Gulf Cooperation Council…
Siargao faces cultural crisis as foreign influx triggers ‘invasive tourism’ warnings
In recent weeks, there have been numerous reports of hooliganism, even violence, perpetrated by foreign travellers in the Philippine island destination of Siargao. As local authorities and residents express their…
Tech shields West Asia’s heritage as regional war curbs tourism
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has certainly had an adverse impact on global travel and tourism. Cultural tourism, in particular, stands to lose more than it can possibly gain…
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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…
Gulf business events reshape travel with 95% fly-in attendance
Business events in the Gulf are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the region's economy, with a significant 121% increase in ticket sales over the past three years, according to a…
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Emirates restores 96% of global network
Emirates has announced a near-full return to its global operations, with 96% of its network now restored. The airline is currently operating flights to 137 destinations across 72 countries, offering…
Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February. Since 28th February, we have…
Hack, Build, Travel: TDF launches challenge to shape Saudi Tourism
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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 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.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 25 at the Amari Bangkok for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
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Global cruise lines overhaul operations as West Asian conflict nears fourth month
The global cruise industry has been going through a number of changes since the current crisis erupted in West Asia at the end of February. Since 28th February, we have…
UAE bans travel to three nations as Mideast instability grows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a sweeping travel ban prohibiting its citizens from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, in a move that underscores growing geopolitical instability across…
Kingdom accelerates economic shift as Iran war tests regional resilience
Saudi Vision 2030 enters its decisive stretch in 2026 at a moment of contradiction: the Kingdom’s transformation agenda is accelerating, yet the regional disruptions triggered after the Iran war escalation…
UAE tourism stabilises as travellers swap long-term plans for flexible bookings
After a volatile opening to 2026, signs are emerging that travel to the UAE is moving into a stabilisation phase, supported by recovering demand, renewed aviation confidence and the destination’s…
Gulf hotel investment thrives amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruptions
The Middle East hospitality sector entered 2026 with strong tourism momentum, supported by large-scale infrastructure investment, expanding aviation connectivity, and ambitious national tourism strategies across the Gulf Cooperation Council…
Siargao faces cultural crisis as foreign influx triggers ‘invasive tourism’ warnings
In recent weeks, there have been numerous reports of hooliganism, even violence, perpetrated by foreign travellers in the Philippine island destination of Siargao. As local authorities and residents express their…
Tech shields West Asia’s heritage as regional war curbs tourism
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- Asia eyes tourism growth as mentorship programs bridge gender leadership gap
- Commercial aviation sees record female representation amid industry-wide 25by2025 push
- Accor secures 5-star Employer of Choice status
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- Knighthood Global’s James Hogan to address attendees aboard WTTC Global Leadership Cruise
- ‘Confidence is key’: Wedding consultant explains how to empower modern brides
- Travelodge expands with new Osaka hotel
- Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 tickets go on sale
- Agoda reveals top travel trends for Thai travellers in 2026