Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) reported strong Q3 2026 results, with revenue rising 27% to $1.04 billion. Growth was driven by higher room nights, longer stays and robust international demand, lifting nine-month revenue 21% to $2.8 billion.
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, recorded an on-time performance (OTP) of 76% in the third quarter of 2026, as the airline maintained its focus on operational accountability and transparent reporting.
Global Village will return for Season 31 on Wednesday, October 14, at 6pm, bringing new attractions, cultural experiences, dining concepts and entertainment to one of the region’s leading multicultural destinations.
Global hospitality group Accor has signed an agreement with UAE-based Cityview Developments to introduce two of its new branded developments - Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City and Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan - that will add 690 new branded homes to its Emirati partner's portfolio.
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Damascus service to daily flights from November 14, 2026, expanding the route from four to seven flights a week as demand grows between the UAE and Syria.
Oman has signed a tourism development agreement worth more than RO400 million ($1.04 billion) for an integrated tourism complex in Dhofar, as the Sultanate steps up investment in the sector and broader urban development.
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh has unveiled details of “Najran Destination,” a new 100,000-square-metre entertainment complex scheduled to open in 2027.
Saudi Arabia and Nicaragua have signed a bilateral air transport services agreement to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation and expand air connectivity between the two countries.
Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chairperson Fatima Al Sairafi participated in the 26th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, held in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9, 2026.
Travel and tourism across Europe is forecast to grow by 3.1% in 2026, outperforming the wider economy and accelerating from the sector’s 2.6% growth recorded in 2025, according to the latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
