Aviation Round-up: 12 April
Riyadh Air’s partnership with Panasonic Avionics for in-flight engagement, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation inspecting Damascus International Airport ahead of resuming flights to...
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Destinations Round-up: 12 April
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News in the Middle East this week include Katy Perry to headline Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, the UAE generating AED45 billion...
Hotels Round-up: 12 April
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The Middle East hospitality industry is booming, with new hotel openings and expansions planned. Highlights include Rove Hotels’ debut in Ras Al Khaimah, Omran Group’s...
GCC’s Outbound Tourism Set to Double in Ten Years
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The outbound travel market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is on a trajectory of unprecedented growth. New figures forecast that GCC residents’ spending on...
Umrah 2025: healthcare, tips and visa restrictions
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Saudi Arabia’s city of Mecca is preparing for the next round of pilgrims taking part in Umrah and Hajj in 2025. While Hajj is due to commence on 14...
Outpayce launches travel industry’s first payments marketplace
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Outpayce, an Amadeus business, has launched the travel industry’s first payments marketplace, revolutionising the way airlines manage their payment systems. This innovative platform enables airlines...
Record attendance expected at ATM 2025
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The 2025 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is on track to attract a record number of high-value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to 2024. The...
From beaches to buildings: how tourism is fuelling Dubai’s real estate rush
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Dubai’s tourism industry has long been a driving force behind the city’s economic growth, and in recent years, its impact on the real estate market...
Destinations Round-up: 5 April
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Oman, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi are ramping up efforts to attract tourists, with Oman targeting Indian corporate events and weddings, Qatar experiencing a surge in...
Hotels Round-up: 5 April
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Recent developments in the hospitality sector include Vatel Bahrain’s partnership with Hawar Resort to nurture Bahrain’s next generation of hospitality leaders, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai’s...