Marriott International will open the 464-room The Westin Abha in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region by 2031 under a new agreement with Manarat Al Dheyafah Company. Located in Jabal Thah Valley, the hotel will provide easy access to the airport and city centre.
Oman Travel Hub, a new tourism digital platform founded by Oman-based couple Bader Al Lawati and Anna Chesalina, has been launched to promote the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and hidden experiences while connecting small and medium tourism operators with a global audience.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the 2026 Public Art Biennial, opening in Al Ain (October 23) and Abu Dhabi (November 15) under the theme “Home,” exploring shared identity and transforming public spaces into art platforms.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has launched its Food and Beverage Standard, expanding its global sustainability framework to guide tourism food service providers in improving operations, supply chains, and guest experience practices.
Six Senses AMAALA is set to open in mid-July on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, expanding the brand’s wellness concept. The resort offers 100 suites, villas, and residences in a village-style setting between beaches, lagoon, and clifftop mesa.
Safir Hotels & Resorts participated in the Future Hospitality Summit 2026 (FHS Riyadh) in Riyadh, a key regional platform for hospitality investment that brings together investors, developers, operators and industry leaders.
SalamAir, Oman's Low-Cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2026, recording an OTP of 80.01%, representing an improvement of 15.01% compared to Q1 2026.
flynas, a leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East, has launched its first direct flights between Jeddah and Rabat, marking an expansion of its African network and strengthening air links between Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
Emirates is adding a third daily Dubai–Phuket flight operated by its Airbus A350, increasing flexibility and Premium Economy capacity. The airline will now operate 21 weekly flights to Phuket using Boeing 777 and A350 aircraft.
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, operated by Cluster2 Airports, has welcomed its first 2026 seasonal direct flight from Sochi, Russia, operated by Azimuth Airlines, boosting weekly international connectivity and expanding the airport’s route network.
