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TOURISE Prediction of AI-Driven Transformation in Luxury Hospitality
A new white paper unveiled today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit outlines how artificial...
UN-Tourism Confirmed A New Secretary General: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais from The UAE
In a decision made by acclamation and without a formal vote, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United...
New Flights to The Red Sea on Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways today inaugurated three weekly non-stop flights between Doha (DOH) and Red Sea...
Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air Extensive Cooperation
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, and Gulf Air, the national flag carrier of...
IATA: Airline Passenger Demand Keeps Booming
The 2025 New Year’s resolution for the aerospace manufacturing sector must be finding a fast and...
Travel and Tourism Deals Down Nearly 6% in 2024
While North America, the Middle East and Africa, as well as South and Central America, experienced...
Doha to Canberra Flight on Qatar Airways Daily Now
Qatar Airways announced that it is ready to reintroduce daily flights to Canberra, the capital of...
New Chair at Star Alliance Chief Executive Board
Michael Rousseau, the President and CEO of Air Canada, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of...
Swindlers Targeting US Travelers Overseas
Fraudulent schemes posing significant risks for vacationers, businessmen, gap year students, and...
As Boeing Stumbles Emirates Adds 65 Airbus A350-900s to Fleet
The airline has placed current orders for a total of 65 A350-900s as part of its comprehensive...
Future of Travel Mobility: Transportation, Aviation, Security Innovation
The event brought together executives from the travel industry, government representatives...
Land of Legends: Qatar Breaks Grounds for One of Largest MENA parks
Covering an area of over 650,000 square meters, Land of Legends Qatar will comprise seven themed...
Saudi Arabia and Tanzania Set for Closer Business Cooperation
In 2019, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched its national tourism strategy, aiming to attract 100...
UNWTO Executive Council Meets in Punta Cana
With global tourism on track to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, UNWTO convened...
Executive Council Endorses UNWTO Plan of Work in Samarkand
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization, under auspices of Saudi Arabia’s Minister...
120th Executive Council Welcome New Members to Begin New Program of Work
The Executive Council of UNWTO, under auspices of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism H.E. Ahmed Al...
UN Tourism Executive Council Meets to Place Tourism in Global Economic Agenda
Tourism leaders from across the world have met again to shape the sector’s future, emphasizing the...
Boeing: Global Freighter Fleet to Grow to 3,900 Planes by 2043
Air cargo, recognized as the fastest and most dependable method for transporting goods, has...
WTM Regenerative Tourism Summit: Sustainability is Not Enough
Sustainability is not enough. Einstein was right – no problem can be solved with the same...
WTM: Developing accessible tourism ‘makes business sense’
Investing in the accessible tourism sector can yield a return of $13 for every dollar invested.
Saudi Red Sea: Undiscovered Coastal Marvel Launched at WTM London
The Saudi Red Sea - the longest vertical riviera and undiscovered coastal marvel - is home to over...
WTM: Extreme weather affects travelers’ destinations choice
Gen Z – travelers aged between 18 and 34 – are more likely than the average to avoid destinations...
WTM: Travel Innovation Driven by Hunger for Adventure
Soft adventure activities, which are generally low risk and require limited experience, such as...
WTM Report: Global Overnight Arrivals Pass Record 1.5 Billion
Consumers appear to be prioritizing travel with it accounting for a greater share of their spending...
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus A321neo Jets
This investment will not only facilitate economic growth within the aviation sector but will also...
Emirates and Vietnam Airlines Sign Memorandum of Understanding
MOU represents a significant advancement in their collaboration and underscores their mutual...
Japan and China Restoring Asia’s International Air Connectivity
Asia is rapidly advancing in the restoration of its international air connectivity network...
Travel and Tourism Deals Down 11% Worldwide
The reduction in global travel and tourism deal activity was primarily influenced by a notable...
Emirates Gets Anxious Over Major Boeing 777Xs Delay
Boeing announced last week that the initial delivery of its widebody passenger jet has been...
Emirates Business Travelers: Luxury Services Boost Productivity
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly recognized as a center for business travel, leading to a...
Flights Resume in Iran as Airport Restrictions Lifted
The Iran Civil Aviation Organization had canceled all flights from all Iranian airports starting at...
License Granted: Wynn Resorts is Bringing Gambling to UAE
UAE took a significant step forward by establishing a new regulatory authority aimed at creating a...
IATA: Record August Load Factor, Increased Passenger Demand
The air travel market is thriving, and airlines are effectively responding to the increasing demand...
Qatar Airways and Saudia Fined for Violating Korea’s Aviation Law
Saudia received a penalty of 100 million won (about $75,500) for ceasing its flights between...
UAE Carriers Extend Beirut Flights Suspension
For now, airline passengers traveling through Dubai with Beirut as their final destination will not...
New Dubai to Paro Flights on Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines
New service will complement Drukair’s current network of destinations, which includes Bangkok...
International Airlines Suspend Tel Aviv Flights
Airlines suspended air services in response to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah.
Google and Sabre Combat Environmental Impact of Business Travel
This collaborative pilot initiative involved a team of analysts from Google employing Sabre’s 2023...
Global Travel and Tourism Deals Down 12.6% in 2024
The deal activity within the travel and tourism sector suggests a prudent stance among deal-makers...
