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FIFA fever to hit Qatar again: the good, the bad and the unexpected

Newsroom09/12/202410/12/2024

by Newsroom09/12/202410/12/2024

Qatar’s tourism industry will once again welcome thousands of football (or soccer) fans from around the world, as the FIFA Intercontinenal Cup 2024 concludes in Doha. Brazilian and Mexican...

Intercity travel in the Middle East: The era of connectivity

Newsroom07/12/202407/12/2024

by Newsroom07/12/202407/12/2024

The Middle East is entering a transformative phase in transportation, where improved intercity rail, bus networks, and futuristic mobility solutions are enhancing how people travel...

Middle Eastern tourism beats pre-pandemic numbers

Newsroom06/12/202407/12/2024

by Newsroom06/12/202407/12/2024

International travel is well and truly back, baby, with the industry about to hit pre-pandemic levels – and the Middle East has been flagged as a major contributor to...

Creating lasting tourism legacies through sports

Newsroom04/12/202404/12/2024

by Newsroom04/12/202404/12/2024

Sporting experts and leaders gathered this week to discuss the impact of the industry on tourism – an area of interest to many Middle Eastern destinations,...

Rise of the Me-Mooners: Why is solo travel gaining momentum?

Newsroom04/12/202404/12/2024

by Newsroom04/12/202404/12/2024

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...

Top 11 travel tech ideas you should know

Newsroom30/11/202404/12/2024

by Newsroom30/11/202404/12/2024

From personalised booking experiences to sustainable innovations, technology is reshaping how we explore the world. Travellers today expect convenience, efficiency, and customisation at every touchpoint,...

2025 travel trends: 90s nostalgia meets advanced AI

Newsroom29/11/202404/12/2024

by Newsroom29/11/202404/12/2024

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...

GCC cities driving tourism to the Middle East

Newsroom27/11/202427/11/2024

by Newsroom27/11/202427/11/2024

International tourism to the Middle East is in its rapidly growing era, and it’s largely due to the planning, implementation, and marketing efforts of the major GCC...

How one city in Dubai is setting the standard for MICE events

Newsroom26/11/202427/11/2024

by Newsroom26/11/202427/11/2024

Dubai has long been a global hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), leveraging its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and innovative spirit. At the...

MICE in MENA: how are hotels stacking up?

Newsroom20/11/202420/11/2024

by Newsroom20/11/202420/11/2024

The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is not just a revenue driver for hotels, it’s a fast-growing industry reshaping global hospitality. This is...

Bahrain’s Eid boom shows the power of the…

Panic pricing won’t lead to MENA’s hotel recovery

Earth Day 2026: A showcase for sustainable travel…

Room mapping: The silent risk undermining MENA’s hotel…

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