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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Adapting amid uncertainty, a page from the ATM 2026 playbook
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Shifting travel patterns, geopolitical tensions, and cautious sentiment are still prevalent in the Middle East travel industry, but the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has...
Is the UAE leading the Middle East rebound?
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With the fragile ceasefire continuing to hold, the Middle East’s travel industry is starting to find its footing again, and the UAE is emerging as...
Dubai’s first air taxi station defines the future of urban mobility
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The unveiling of Dubai’s first purpose-built air taxi station near DXB marks more than an infrastructure milestone, but it shows the beginning of a transformative...
Etihad’s power play with new China route expansion
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Etihad Airways has announced it is scaling up its China operations, unveiling five new routes and boosting frequencies to a total of 35 weekly flights...
Aquarabia Qiddiya City to make its splash on 23 April 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s entertainment landscape is gearing up for a major addition as Aquarabia at Qiddiya City moves from soft launch into full operation. The preview...
Dubai’s AED1 billion lifeline for travel businesses
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Dubai has rolled out a sweeping new economic support package worth approximately $272 million (AED 1 billion), signalling a strong commitment to stabilising key sectors,...
MENA travel rebounds: Resilience, and a rapid return to the skies
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The Middle East’s travel sector is proving, once again, that resilience is one of its defining traits. After a sharp shock following the escalation of...
How to rebook or request airline refunds following Middle East travel disruption
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Updated 13 March 2025 Air travellers affected by recent disruptions across Middle Eastern airspace are being offered flexible options by airlines across the Gulf, including...
The $600m daily cost for Middle East tourism
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The escalating conflict involving Iran has delivered a sudden shock to travel across the Middle East, disrupting flights, weakening traveller confidence and threatening billions in...