ATM Dubai sets new show record; 46,000 attend eventMore than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded on May 9, in Dubai, UAE. This represents a 15% year-on-year increase in attendees compared to ATM’s More… |
Dusit Hotels and Resorts showcases regional expansion at ATMDusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, showcased its expanding regional presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 in Dubai. It presented its highly anticipated property openings wo More… |
Almosafer in deal to integrate NDC technology to power new verticalsAlmosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company has announced the expansion of its partnership with Amadeus, a top Spanish travel technology company, into new verticals, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, in Dubai. As part of a wider collaboration, Almosafer, a part of See More… |
Collinson Group announces new global JV with WithU GlobalThe Collinson Group has announced a new global Joint Venture (JV) with WithU Global, the leading FitTech disruptor. WithU Global have joined forces to create an industry-first end-to-end digital travel wellness proposition, set to launch later in 2024. The inn More… |
Hilton, Al Hamra to launch 43 ultra-luxury homes in RAKGlobal hospitality major Hilton has partnered with UAE lifestyle developer Al Hamra for the launch of its key project - Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah - in the northern emirate. It is set to open in 2026. This landmark development marks the debut of More… |
Saudi extends e-visa programme to attract tourists from CaribbeanThe Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, has extended its eVisa programme to tourists from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada. Nationals of the three countries can now apply for a visitor visa to Saudi either electronica More… |
Emirates wins top travel awardsEmirates took home top honours at the Business Travel Middle East Awards (BTME), World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, and International Loyalty Awards 2024, in recognition of its initiatives to provide best-in-industry travel experiences, in the air and on the ground. The prestigious travel More… |
Women-led startups invited to join UN Tourism competitionUN Tourism has invited startups led by women and based in the Middle East to take part in a competition to support women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of sustainable tourism and technology across the region. The second edition of its ‘Women in Tech Startup Competition: More… |
AlUla and Riyadh Air sign key partnership dealAlUla, the ancient city in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, has entered into a partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new airline, to increase the visibility of the desert region, and the new carrier among travellers across Saudi Arabia and around the world. The memorandum of More… |
HMH set to open four hotels in Saudi Arabia by 2026The Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), a major player in the hospitality sector, has announced big expansion plans for the region with the group set to open four hotels in Saudi Arabia over the next two years, thus adding 1,314 keys to its portfolio. Announ More… |