Millennials: Understanding the travellers of today and tomorrow
For millennials, travel isn’t just an activity, it’s a way of life. They prioritise experiences over material possessions, making them a vital, and currently the...
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Calls to change ‘outdated’ hotel ratings
by Newsroom
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...
Winter Wonderland: 10 year-end festivities across the Middle East
by Newsroom
The year-end festive season is just around the corner and although this may come as a surprise, the Middle East offers some of the best...
Rise of the Me-Mooners: Why is solo travel gaining momentum?
by Newsroom
Solo travel, also known as the rise of “Me-Mooners,” has become one of the most dynamic shifts in the tourism industry. This is particularly felt...
2025 travel trends: 90s nostalgia meets advanced AI
by Newsroom
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...
Top things to do and see on a 24-hour stopover in Qatar
by Newsroom
Time starts… now! You’ve managed to fit in a 24-hour stopover in Qatar’s capital of Doha (possibly by taking advantage of Qatar Airways’ stopover program) but you’re...
HIlton predicts travel trends for 2025
by Newsroom
From adventure-seeking to hurkle-durkling (a Scottish phrase for lounging in bed all day), Hilton’s annual Trends Report reveals how travellers will balance work and play...
WTM 2024: Top news and stories from the Middle East
by Newsroom
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...
Unlocking efficiency: How WegoPro empowers travel agents
by Newsroom
In our ever-evolving era of digital transformation, the travel industry continues to shift and shape according to the trends, needs and requirements of travellers. So...
Middle East Stopover Programs: Turn Your Next Layover into A Mini Holiday
by Newsroom
You could just have the one holiday, or you can have two by extending your next layover and squeezing in a Middle Eastern stopover! Over...