Travel & Tourism News

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Accor, CITYVIEW Developments announce Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Accor and Dubai-based developer CITYVIEW Developments have announced the signing of Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan, expanding their partnership and introducing a new mixed-use development in Dubai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Visit Qatar’s ‘Arrivals’ campaign wins Digiday Technology Award

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Visit Qatar, the marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, has won Best Alternative Identification Technology at the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards for its global “Arrivals” campaign, delivered in partnership with Hearts United and Seedtag.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways selects CFM LEAP-1A engines for nine additional A320neo aircraft

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Jazeera Airways has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power nine additional A320neo aircraft, expanding its existing engine services agreement with CFM to cover the airline’s current and future fleet of 29 A320neo family aircraft, as well as spare engine purchases.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

King Salman Reserve advances Saudi adventure tourism with accredited trails

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve has secured international accreditation for 10 hiking trails, marking the first such recognition in the Kingdom and strengthening its position as a growing destination for adventure tourism and ecotourism.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates offers travellers added value on Dubai winter trips

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Emirates is encouraging travellers to visit Dubai during the 2026 winter season with a range of offers covering attractions, shopping, accommodation and travel flexibility.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AROYA Cruises launches new mobile app in English, Arabic

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, has launched a new mobile app in English and Arabic, offering guests an integrated platform to plan, book and manage their voyages.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE, Saudi travellers shift towards flexible, wellness-focused holidays in 2027: Hilton

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Travellers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to adopt a more flexible and intentional approach to holidays in 2027, prioritising personal growth, wellbeing, discovery and meaningful experiences over the pursuit of a “perfect” trip, according to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Wego, DCT Abu Dhabi partner to promote UAE capital

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Wego has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to promote the UAE capital as a leading cultural and leisure destination for travellers across the MENA region.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates, Dubai Chambers partner to support global growth of SMEs

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Emirates and Dubai Chambers have signed an MoU to support the international expansion of Dubai-based SMEs and startups. The partnership will provide businesses with access to Emirates SkyCargo’s global logistics network, Emirates Courier Express and Emirates Business Rewards travel incentives.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IHG brings Garner Hotels to Mideast with two new UAE properties

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing Garner Hotels to the Middle East through two UAE properties with Nooa Holdings, adding 285 rooms to its portfolio. The hotels, in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai, are expected to open in 2026.