UAE Tourism in 2025 Wrapped and 2026 Loaded
If 2025 had a travel trade headline for the UAE, it would be “momentum with purpose”. Not just more visitors, but smarter growth, deeper collaboration...
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Five forces redefining hospitality in the Middle East
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If anyone still thinks success in hospitality is about counting keys, FHS World 2025 delivered a very public reality check. According to The Bench, organisers...
AROYA turns one, plans for bigger, bolder 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises, and the Arab world’s first domestic cruise brand, has officially blown out its first birthday candle, marking one...
Zero trust or zero chance: Data defense for the digital age
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In an era where VIP jet movements, luxury hotel bookings and government travel patterns can be compromised with a single leaked credential, the Middle East’s...
Travelport announces CEO transition
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Travelport has announced that Greg Webb, Chief Executive Officer, will step down from his role effective 31 March 2026. Webb, who has led the company...
Meet Laura, the AI host with a Versace address
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If there was ever a place to launch the future of hospitality, it’s at Palazzo Versace Dubai. Against a backdrop of marble, Medusa motifs and...
IATA confirms Middle East will lead global airline profitability in 2026
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its Middle East outlook as part of its 2026 global industry forecast, and the region is officially...
Abu Dhabi’s got the travel trade hooked
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has just dropped two shiny new e-learning modules on its Experience Abu Dhabi...
Al Ain is officially the coolest kid on the block
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Great news! After proudly reigning as the GCC Capital of Tourism in 2025, the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism has officially crowned Al Ain the...
Roving Ras Al Khaimah
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If you or your clients are looking for a Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) product that ticks all the boxes for value, vibe, and location without...