The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will host the 10th edition of the Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival from November 28, 2026, to January 3, 2027, bringing more than five weeks of family entertainment across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Raffles The Red Sea on Shura Island, introducing the luxury hospitality brand to its Red Sea destination in Saudi Arabia.
The Embassy of Czechia in Kuwait and CzechTourism, in collaboration with Jazeera Airways, have hosted a special event to celebrate the launch of the airline’s first-ever winter flights between Kuwait and Prague, strengthening tourism links and expanding travel opportunities between the two countries.
The Unlock Futures alliance has launched the Unlock Futures Protecting Children Action Paper, providing a practical framework to strengthen child protection and prevent exploitation across the travel and tourism industry.
Business events are emerging as key drivers of economic growth, international cooperation and innovation. Despite rising costs, industry confidence remains strong, with 85% of meeting professionals optimistic for 2026, according to the American Express Global Meetings and Events Forecast.
Rising airfares, securing better supplier value and improving travel policy compliance are the leading concerns for corporate travel buyers heading into 2027, according to new research released by Business Travel Show America.
JA Resorts & Hotels has been named the Official Hotel Partner of Emirates Dubai 7s 2026, bringing together two UAE brands focused on sport, community and visitor experiences.
Travel technology provider dcs plus has launched ARIA, an AI-native workspace designed to help travel agencies manage customer requests by combining human expertise with artificial intelligence (AI) agents in a single operating environment.
Artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, digital twins and integrated data platforms are transforming airport operations across the region, as industry leaders highlight technology’s role in improving passenger screening, baggage handling and capacity management at the 25th edition of Airport Show in Dubai.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced a collective commitment of $2 billion in new investment in Malta, highlighting growing investor confidence in the country’s tourism sector and its long-term development plans.
