Terrorism, Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Air Travel Demand
Global passenger traffic data for June shows that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago period....
UAE to represent 90% of Middle East Leisure Tourism Market by...
The UAE is forecast to make up 90% of the leisure tourism market in the Middle East by 2020, according to research by Team...
Travel Warnings – More Frequent and Worrisome
Three countries have recently issued travel warnings for their citizens to stay on guard when visiting U.S. cities rocked by sometimes violent protests and...
6 Key Risks to Impact Travel Prices, Global Economy in 2017
2017 Global Travel Price Outlook Identifies Key Risks for Global Market
Travel Prices Set to Marginally Increase or Remain Flat for 2017; Geopolitical...
New ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury’ Campaign Unveiled
Tourism Authority of Thailand Unveils New ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury’ Campaign
Campaign aims to position Thailand as a ‘Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess’ for...
Middle East’s Hotel Occupancy Drops 3.3% to 71.9% in March 2016
Hotels in the Middle East reported negative results, while hotels in Africa reported mixed results for the three key performance metrics when reported in...
Dubai’s hotel room rates still highest worldwide in the first quarter...
Dubai recorded 2016’s highest first-quarter average daily rate (ADR) among major markets around the world, according to the global consultancy STR. This marked the...
Number of tourists to Dubai rose 5.1% in the first quarter...
Dubai welcomed 4.1 million overnight visitors in the first three months of 2016, a 5.1% increase over the same period last year, backed by...
Take a sneak peek at Emirates ‘Infinite Possibilities’ stand at ATM
Emirates returns to the 2016 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with a brand-new, futuristic ‘Infinite Possibilities’ stand that showcases its industry-leading products and...
Arabian Travel Market 2016 opens tomorrow
Over 26,000 visitors expected to attend Middle East’s largest travel trade event with 2,800 confirmed exhibitors, 64 national pavilions, over 50 seminar and technology...
UAE spa revenues to hit AED 8.3 billion by 2017
• ATM 2016 to introduce dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge as health-focused tourists spend 130% more than regular travelers and MENA region second-fastest growing...
Stellar seminar line-up sets the agenda at Arabian Travel Market 2016
More than 50 wide-ranging seminar and tech theatre sessions are scheduled at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which is taking place at Dubai World Trade...
Visitors to Abu Dhabi will pay municipal taxes on hotel bills
According to a local newspaper, a new decree will impose a 4 per cent municipality taxes on hotel bills and a Dh15 charge per...
Best time to book hotels on the cheap for summer travel
The best time to book hotels is not in the last minute before you trip, although occasionally you might bag a good deal ....
2016 Five-Star Awards – Finest hotels and restaurants across the globe...
154 Hotels Across the Globe Achieve the Coveted Five-Star Award, with Forbes Travel Guide Now Rating in 29 Countries and More than 100 of...
International tourism reached new heights in 2015, projected to grow by...
International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in 2015 to reach a total of 1,184 million in 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism...
Shopping Tourism, key for destination marketing
Shopping Tourism is a highly relevant component for travelers when choosing and preparing their trip.
Latest figures, trends and strategies on shopping tourism indicate how...
Dubai welcomes record 14.2 million overnight visitors in 2015
Dubai attracted over 14.2 million overnight visitors in 2015, recording a strong 7.5% increase over 2014 - double the United Nations World Travel Organisation's...