Gulf hospitality just proved something: it can take a hit and bounce right back. Airspace closed this spring, flights got cancelled by the thousands, and for…
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched an updated Hotel Classification Manual, introducing revised standards for guest experience, service…
The GCC’s travel and tourism sector is entering a new phase. The story is no longer simply about recovering from the Iran war disruption Across the…
When I look at Dubai this summer, I don’t see a city holding its breath. I see a city settling into the idea that this is…
Two million Russian-speaking tourists were visiting the UAE annually, but 90 percent defaulted to Dubai. Abu Dhabi had a world-class offering but a fraction of the…
As MENA’s tourism and hospitality sector continues its rapid expansion, the marketing playbook evolves just as quickly. Here, six marketing and commercial leaders share their thoughts…
Paul Clifford For years, tourism marketing across the Middle East and North Africa was defined by spectacle. Rising skylines, desert resorts and beachfront luxury, delivered at…
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will take place from September 14 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together global travel and tourism stakeholders…
Dubai’s accelerated shift toward a cashless economy is set to transform how residents, tourists and businesses interact with everyday services, from shopping and dining to transport,…
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority has launched a new tourism campaign aimed at strengthening Bahrain’s position as a preferred destination for visitors from Gulf Cooperation…
In periods of uncertainty, there is often pressure to discount in order to stimulate demand. While this can have short-term effects, it tends to weaken long-term…
Dubai has intensified its global marketing and communications efforts to reinforce its reputation as a safe tourism and business hub despite security concerns arising from the…
Three prominent destinations in the United Arab Emirates — the luxurious beachfront resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai, the cultural landmark Zayed National Museum in…
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