Abha International Airport expects a major surge during Aseer Summer Season 2026, with around 10,000 scheduled flights and more than 1.8 million seats between June and August, highlighting the region’s growing popularity as a tourism and economic destination.
Qatar’s national transport provider Mowasalat has announced a strategic partnership with national carrier Qatar Airways through its loyalty programme, Privilege Club, in a move that enables its customers to collect loyalty points across Karwa Taxi and Chauffeur Services.
Dubai Duty Free has been named Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East for the 25th consecutive year at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches has signed a memorandum of understanding with Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre to strengthen hospitality education through hands-on industry training in the UAE.
Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has launched sustainability initiatives including farm-to-table sourcing from Khawaneej Farm and an in-house water bottling system to reduce food waste, emissions, packaging and supply chain dependency while improving operational efficiency.
Wego, a travel app in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to launch a fully integrated digital platform aimed at simplifying and enhancing the global Umrah journey.
Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has become the first hotel in the city to introduce its own AI influencer, named Zaya, marking a new step in the integration of artificial intelligence and hospitality marketing.
Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region is targeting more than three million visitors during the 2026 tourism season as it accelerates investments in hospitality, expands accommodation capacity and rolls out more than 100 events and tourism experiences.
Riyadh Airports Company has won three honours at the Global Brand Awards 2026, underscoring its growing reputation and leadership in the aviation sector.
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will open on June 22 in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, and industry leaders to accelerate hospitality and tourism growth across the Kingdom.
