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Chery UAE enhances road safety with family-first approach

Chery UAE is taking significant steps to enhance road safety by prioritising family-first mobility across its vehicle line-up. In the UAE, where daily travel involves navigating multi-lane highways and dense…

John Legend to perform live in Doha this April

Music enthusiasts in Doha are in for a treat as Visit Qatar presents a one-night-only concert by the acclaimed artist John Legend. Scheduled for 17 April 2026, the event will…

flydubai launches leadership development programmes

flydubai has unveiled two new leadership development programmes aimed at accelerating internal talent growth and strengthening leadership capabilities within the organisation. These initiatives, announced on 29 January 2026, are part…

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on February 11, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 2026

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 11th February 2026  …

on April 29, 2026

TDM Global Summit Bangkok – 2026

April 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Bangkok DOWNLOAD AGENDA REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Get Ready: Event Begins In Days Hours Minutes Seconds PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TDM Global…

on September 24, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026

  Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry.   TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East Dubai, UAE…

on October 29, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026

  Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry.   TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand Bangkok, Thailand 29th…

on November 24, 2026

TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026

November 24, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Singapore DOWNLOAD AGENDA REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Get Ready: Event Begins In Days Hours Minutes Seconds PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TDM Global…

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Helicopters are making a Riyadh comeback: NYC-style transfers may be next — Here’s everything you need to know

At the Dubai Airshow, Riyadh Air and The Helicopter Company (THC), both Public Investment Fund (PIF) entities signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reshaping premium mobility within Saudi…

Inside TOURISE Where Saudi Engineered Tourism’s Next Era: AI Agents, Instant Visas and $186 million Worth of Tourism Power Plays

TOURISE 2025 in Riyadh didn’t feel like a conference — it felt like a live storyboard of how Saudi Arabia plans to shape the future of global travel. From mega…

Engine Failures, Airspace Chaos: Why Wizz Air is Abandoning Abu Dhabi

After four turbulent years in the Gulf, Wizz Air has announced it will cease all operations under its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary by September 1, 2025—a dramatic retreat driven by a…

Saudi’s hospitality horizon expands with Aman’s cliffside desert retreat near Diriyah

Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector is firing on all cylinders. According to the Saudi Ministry of Tourism and Oxford Economics, hotel occupancy across the Kingdom reached 63% in Q1…

Does the global aviation sector need to retool its flight safety measures?

While global aviation has recovered significantly since travel restrictions began to be relaxed in 2022, the sector is feeling the strain following several high-visibility incidents that have shaken passengers the…

Ras-al Khaimah sees 12 % YoY inbound growth from Asia in Q1 2025: Raki Phillips

On the sidelines of the PATA Annual Summit (PAS 2025) that took place in İstanbul, Türkiye, TDM got the chance to speak to Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah…

Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and…

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ATM 2026 highlights sports tourism potential

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, set to take place from 4 to 7 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will spotlight the burgeoning field of sports tourism. New…

Dubai scales MICE capacity as regional competition for corporate travel intensifies

When one thinks about  planning an event in the Middle East, the first destination that comes to mind is Dubai. It is very well connected, offers state of the art…

IMTM 2026 to spotlight tourism innovation in Tel Aviv

The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026 is set to take place on 3–4 February at Expo Tel Aviv, bringing together key figures from Israel and the global tourism industry.…

Sofitel opens luxury hotel and convention centre in Riyadh

Sofitel, the luxury hospitality brand from Accor, has officially opened its first hotel in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the brand's expansion into Saudi Arabia. Located in the prestigious…

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Chery UAE enhances road safety with family-first approach

Chery UAE is taking significant steps to enhance road safety by prioritising family-first mobility across its vehicle line-up. In the UAE, where daily travel involves navigating multi-lane highways and dense…

John Legend to perform live in Doha this April

Music enthusiasts in Doha are in for a treat as Visit Qatar presents a one-night-only concert by the acclaimed artist John Legend. Scheduled for 17 April 2026, the event will…

flydubai launches leadership development programmes

flydubai has unveiled two new leadership development programmes aimed at accelerating internal talent growth and strengthening leadership capabilities within the organisation. These initiatives, announced on 29 January 2026, are part…

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TDM Events & Awards
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on February 11, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 2026

Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry. TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Hong Kong 11th February 2026  …

on April 29, 2026

TDM Global Summit Bangkok – 2026

April 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Bangkok DOWNLOAD AGENDA REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Get Ready: Event Begins In Days Hours Minutes Seconds PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TDM Global…

on September 24, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026

  Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry.   TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East Dubai, UAE…

on October 29, 2026

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026

  Introducing the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme recognising the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry.   TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand Bangkok, Thailand 29th…

on November 24, 2026

TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026

November 24, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Singapore DOWNLOAD AGENDA REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Get Ready: Event Begins In Days Hours Minutes Seconds PROUDLY SPONSORED BY TDM Global…

Exclusives
View All

Helicopters are making a Riyadh comeback: NYC-style transfers may be next — Here’s everything you need to know

At the Dubai Airshow, Riyadh Air and The Helicopter Company (THC), both Public Investment Fund (PIF) entities signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reshaping premium mobility within Saudi…

Inside TOURISE Where Saudi Engineered Tourism’s Next Era: AI Agents, Instant Visas and $186 million Worth of Tourism Power Plays

TOURISE 2025 in Riyadh didn’t feel like a conference — it felt like a live storyboard of how Saudi Arabia plans to shape the future of global travel. From mega…

Engine Failures, Airspace Chaos: Why Wizz Air is Abandoning Abu Dhabi

After four turbulent years in the Gulf, Wizz Air has announced it will cease all operations under its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary by September 1, 2025—a dramatic retreat driven by a…

Saudi’s hospitality horizon expands with Aman’s cliffside desert retreat near Diriyah

Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector is firing on all cylinders. According to the Saudi Ministry of Tourism and Oxford Economics, hotel occupancy across the Kingdom reached 63% in Q1…

Does the global aviation sector need to retool its flight safety measures?

While global aviation has recovered significantly since travel restrictions began to be relaxed in 2022, the sector is feeling the strain following several high-visibility incidents that have shaken passengers the…

Ras-al Khaimah sees 12 % YoY inbound growth from Asia in Q1 2025: Raki Phillips

On the sidelines of the PATA Annual Summit (PAS 2025) that took place in İstanbul, Türkiye, TDM got the chance to speak to Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah…

Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and…

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