Can MENA rebound a $38bn loss in travel spend?
Fuelled by mega-projects, global events, and ambitious national strategies, the Middle East has been on an upward trajectory for tourism figures. However, ongoing political uncertainty...
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A SAR82.7 billion start for Saudi tourism in Q1 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has kicked off 2026 with powerful momentum, recording 37.2 million domestic and international visitors in the first quarter alone. The figures...
Sky-high demand: Saudi aviation sparks pilot shortages
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With Saudi airlines scaling up operations and boosting regional connectivity, and a surge in narrowbody aircraft orders, a new challenge is emerging for the region....
Trust is the new traffic: Fix your data, boost your revenue
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Forward-looking leaders are recognising that content is no longer a static asset, but a dynamic, distributed system that must be continuously validated across an increasingly...
Scroll, intention, transformation: 2026 MENA travel trends
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Across the Middle East, particularly in the UAE, travel is no longer defined by luxury alone. It is increasingly shaped by sustainability and climate awareness...
The Set’s Middle East expansion: how independent hotels will capture luxury travellers in the region
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The Set is a modern brand affiliation company whose goal is to champion independent luxury hotels around the world. They often say that they are...
Why sports and wellness travel is exploding in 2026
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Travel has officially entered a new chapter, and it’s not being driven by destinations alone, but by desire. According to Priority Pass, the airport experiences...
GCC’s regional airports are silently changing the travel game
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Forget the era when flying out of Dubai, Riyadh or Doha was the only way to feel the region’s aviation pulse. In case you missed...
How the UAE hacked tourism
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If the future of travel had a poster child, the UAE would be hogging the spotlights. Desiring more than spectacular skylines and record tourist arrivals,...
IATA: Five key risks that will shape 2026
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As we enter 2026, the global air transport and tourism sectors are navigating a complex and converging risk landscape. Even after a record net profit...