Middle East on track to generate $350 billion a year from tourism
The tourism industry is on track to becoming one of biggest generators of revenue for the Middle East, with expectations that it will bring in...
Category : Analysis & Research
Is sustainable travel becoming more luxurious?
Luxury travel is no longer just about five-star hotels and exclusive amenities. According to Virtuoso’s 2025 survey, 68% of luxury travellers now prioritise responsible travel,...
Heritage, uniqueness & travel agents: Top luxury travel trends of 2025
Luxury travellers are planning an average of eight, according to a new report. The first Luxury Travel Report compiled by Preferred Hotels & Resorts found...
Wellness & adventure: the travel trends actually taking shape in 2025
We’re almost halfway through the year, and the passions and purposes motivating travellers are well and truly taking shape. That is, according to The Mastercard...
How social media is ‘setting the table’ in MENA
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), social media has become a central ingredient in the region’s rapidly evolving dining scene. Where once food...
Deals, Digits and Deluxe: the UAE and Saudi traveller’s trinity for 2025
While Amadeus, Hilton and Skyscanner gave us a general breakdown of travel behaviour in 2025, Marriott Bonvoy is narrowing in on the Middle East with travel trends expected amongst UAE and Saudi Arabian...
5 trends shaking up the travel industry in 2025
Amadeus believes the 90s will shape travel in 2025, Hilton says it’s childhood nostalgia, and SAP Concur expects innovation to play a role. But if you ask Travelport what...
East meets Middle East: Unlocking the golden opportunity of China’s travel revival
As the global travel industry continues its upward trajectory, the Chinese outbound travel market is poised for significant growth in 2025. According to a report...
2024 year in review: Top tourism stories around the Middle East
As the end of the year draws near, and all around the world prepare to gather and cheer, we’d like to say farewell to 2024 with...
Is technology driving tourism to the Middle East?
While once-upon-a-time a region less travelled, the Middle East, particularly the GCC countries, are finding themselves high on an increasing number of travellers’ bucket lists. ...
