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. ...
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Calls to change ‘outdated’ hotel ratings
The Middle East’s love of luxury and opulent accommodation is causing a shift in the hotel industry, with leaders now calling for a change to the...
2025 travel trends: 90s nostalgia meets advanced AI
As the clock strikes 12 on the new year, travel behaviour is expected to shift in an interesting direction whereby holidaymakers will be torn between...
WTM 2024: Top news and stories from the Middle East
And just like that… World Travel Market 2024 wrapped up on the 7th of November, closing out another year of learning, socialising and partnering. Around...
Qatar’s 147% tourism growth led by air, infrastructure and people
It should come as no surprise that Qatar’s tourism sector has had rapid growth in recent years, but did you know that the industry grew by an...
Gen Z, Boomers & APAC: growing markets from the Middle East and beyond
Gen Z, Boomers and travellers from the Asia Pacific region have been flagged as key markets for travel agents and other industry professionals across the...
Travelling with pets: Your guide to pet friendly airlines in the Middle East
Leaving the fur babies at home while you go holidays can be tough. So, don’t! The number of pet friendly airlines is higher than ever...
The Ibiza of the Middle East. The growing appeal of Egypt’s north coast
Egypt’s goal of welcoming 30 million travellers by 2028 may be achieved with the help of both Turks and Saudis. According to recent reports, the number of Turkish...
Accessible travel triumphs in MENA ahead of the Paralympics
Olympic fever is still in the air as the 2024 Paralympics start in Paris on 28 August; and airlines, hotels, and tourism boards have implemented...
Four MEA trends from Mastercard’s 2024 travel report
Mastercard’s Economics Institute has highlighted key global and regional insights in its Travel Trends 2024 report. We’re looking at the Middle East and the top...
