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Launched: Women in Tech Startup Competition, Middle East

UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East. Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia's...

Dubai Receives 14.36 Million International Visitors in 2022

Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors in 2022, growing 97 per cent YoY from the 7.28 million tourist arrivals in 2021, according to...
As the year draws to a close, explore the world in new ways together as a family with Four Seasons.

Discover the World Through Unforgettable Family Travel Experiences

As the year draws to a close, families are looking forward to new getaways while also making plans for trips in the new year...
The MSC World Europa, a futuristic, lower-carbon-fuelled cruise ship made its first call at Mina Rashid on the 21st of December 2022.

Mina Rashid Welcomes MSC World Europa’s First Ever Call in Middle...

After serving as a floating hotel during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the MSC World Europa, a futuristic, lower-carbon-fuelled cruise ship made its first call...
The UAE is leading the way for travel, with 93% of people planning to go on holiday in the next 12 months.

Almost Half of Adults In UAE Set To Go On Winter...

● 45% of people in the UAE plan to travel this autumn or winter, with 70% willing to spend more than they have in...

UAE’s Short Term Rental Market Poised For Immense Growth With New...

Virtual working visa and multiple entry visa expected to spur further growth in industry The uptick in demand for short-term vacation rentals in the UAE...
Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE

2022 Top Travel Destination for UAE Responsible Travellers

Data from YouGov’s Travel Rankings 2022 report reveals that Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE, defined as those who...
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a 182% year-on-year increase in January-March 2022.

Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Restrictions Ease and Confidence Returns

Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022...

UAE Tourism Sector Performance in Q1 2022 Exceeds Pre-pandemic Growth

Hotel establishments generate AED 11 billion in revenues with a 20% growth compared to the same period in 2019; 80% hotel occupancy rate among the...

In-Destination Shapes The Global Travel And Tourism’s Future

Tours, activities, and attractions have become key motivators for travelers Travel experiences worth $254 billion in 2019 Close to one million operators belong to this sector...

Arabian Travel Market returns to Dubai with 1,500 exhibitors

ATM 2022 to shine a spotlight on ‘The future of international travel and tourism’ Arabian Travel Week events include ATM, ITIC, ARRIVAL Dubai, and ILTM...

Emirates Tourism Council to Develop Tourism Data System in UAE

UAE hotels hosted 19 million visitors in 2021, witnessing growth of more than 29 per cent The Emirates Tourism Council - which met under the...
Providing expatriate workers, will be one of the topics addressed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), 2022.

Spending on Corporate Travel in Middle East Set to Rise by...

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to address delegates on ATM Global Stage, as growth in business travel spending estimated to have outstripped leisure travel...

Airline Passenger Capacity is Projected to Grow at 47% in 2022

Cirium forecasts global capacity will end 2021 at 2006 levels. Capacity growth in 2022 is projected to rebound by year-end to 2015 levels. Chinese domestic flying...
Global tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year.

Global Tourism Sees Upturn in Q3; Recovery Remains Fragile

After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the...
Providing expatriate workers, will be one of the topics addressed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), 2022.

Expat Retirement Visas Could Boost Tourism Numbers at GCC Events...

ARIVAL Dubai @ ATM to focus on new expat visa options, which could provide a boost for regional events, attractions, activities and entertainment venues Visiting...

2022 Travel Trends: How The Pandemic Changed Travelers Behavior

2022 traveler predicted to embrace pet travel, reunion trips, contactless experiences, culinary adventures, sustainable travel and more  There is no doubt that the pandemic modified...

Abu Dhabi Announces Resumption of Cruise Liners

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the resumption of cruise liners in Abu Dhabi starting from...