Destinations Round-up: 1 October
Top 3 Headlines Jeddah’s on the Rise Jeddah has been ranked 74th globally in the 2025 Quality of Life Index, making it Saudi Arabia’s top...
Category : Weekly Round-ups
Catch up on the biggest travel news stories of the week with expert insights. Stay informed on airline updates, hotel openings, and tourism developments. Get a quick snapshot of the latest trends shaping the Middle East travel industry.
Hotels Round-up: 1 October
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Top 3 Headlines Red Sea Global’s $320m digital infrastructure deal stc Group has announced it will invest SAR1.2 billion ($320m) to build advanced digital infrastructure...
Destinations Round-up: 24 September
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Top 3 Egypt unveils new tourism era with IFTM Paris showcase and GEM opening Egypt will spotlight its evolving tourism strategy at IFTM Paris 2025,...
Aviation Round-up: 24 September
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Top 3 A record 1.08m passengers for QAIA Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) handled 1,081,573 passengers in August 2025, marking a 12.2% YoY increase, and...
Hotels Round-up: 24 September
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Top 3 Yas Marina debuts Abu Dhabi’s first floating hotel Yas Marina has launched the Orchid Overnight Superyacht, Abu Dhabi’s first floating hotel, operated by...
Destinations Round-up: 17 September
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Top 3 Headlines WTM Spotlight to debut in Riyadh in 2026 RX, organiser of Arabian Travel Market and World Travel Market events, is launching WTM...
Aviation Round-up: 17 September
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Top 3 Headlines Riyadh secures Routes World 2026 Riyadh has been chosen to host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), the leading...
Hospitality Round-up: 17 September
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Top 3 Headlines UAE hospitality sector smashing performance The UAE hospitality sector has been doing incredibly well. In the first half of 2025, hotels welcomed...
Hospitality Round-up: 10 September
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Top 3 Headlines Dubai’s hospitality sector is skyrocketing Dubai’s hotel industry is soaring, with occupancy rates reaching over 81% in the first half of 2025,...
Destinations Round-up: 10 September
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Top 3 Headlines Abu Dhabi inks Sphere deal for MENA DCT Abu Dhabi has secured exclusive regional rights to develop new Sphere entertainment venues across...