Middle East Travel News

This week, we saw incredible features from the ride-hailing and car rental sector. Following Saudi Arabia’s grant license to drive to women, Uber launches women-only drivers. Meanwhile,…

London Stansted Airport reveals Athens and Vienna have risen in popularity over the last five years among British passengers.

Travel tech specialist Amadeus has revealed its new deal with Etihad Airways to transform the UAE carrier’s global load control system and boost the efficiency of the its operation…

Movers and shakers of the Middle East online travel industry gathered at WiT Middle East 2019 in Dubai on 9 April to unlock the potential of a fast-changing market being driven by youths.

Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.

Hotelbeds has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Kilit Hospitality Group, Turkey’s largest leisure hotel company.

On this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've got a standout in the skyline of Hanoi, a 5-star hotel in the French Alps, a Radisson Blu in the Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter and more.

According to independent research conducted by cruise agency, Cruise 118, cruising is a popular choice for solo travellers across all age groups.

As evidenced by the creation of the ‘Impossible Burger’ (and its subsequent appearance at Burger King this week), a meat-free patty which mimics the flavour and running-juices of real cooked…

Industry analyst STR has revealed that the Accor and Marriott International brands have the highest number of rooms in the hospitality market in the Middle East.

Hotel group Central Hotels and UNICEF renewed their partnership to help some of the thousands of children fleeing poverty and conflict in the Middle East.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened voco Dubai on the famed Sheikh Zayed road, marking the brand’s inaugural property in the Middle East.

Hospitality veteran Tim Quarm explains what’s it like in Dubai, what hoteliers can learn from fashion, and managing two hotels at the same time.

Drees & Sommer has revealed that new hotel openings are delayed due to poor communication, contractor time pressures and delayed sub-contractor activities. 

Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments, announced its successful participation in Earth Hour -- the world’s largest grassroots environmental action event.

Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s driest countries, has announced a national program for rationalising water consumption in the Kingdom.

This week in the world of hotels, we’re looking at the latest openings from Radisson Collection, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Shaza Hotels.

Voice activated self-service kiosk, bag drop and boarding gate facility are some of the new improvements that Etihad Airways will implement to augment airport experience.

More than 30 airlines have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dubai-based hotel chain S Hotels International has confirmed its participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2019 and plans for global expansion.

Fattal Hotel Group, a hospitality company with a growing portfolio in Europe and Israel, has announced its debut in Central London with Grange Hotels.