Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a new guide designed to help Associations and Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) turn sustainability commitments into measurable action across meetings and events.
Bahrain and Malaysia are set to deepen tourism and travel ties as Gulf Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur on September 29, 2026, ahead of the Formula 1 event at Sepang International Circuit, boosting connectivity and access for travellers.
flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier in the GCC, has launched a National Day campaign featuring fare discounts and loyalty rewards aimed at encouraging travellers to explore more destinations across Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has opened bookings for direct flights to Milan, with services set to begin on December 16.
Sharjah has approved a three-phase plan to add 150 new passport control officers at its international airport, starting in October, as passenger traffic activity increases. The plan aims to keep pace with the airport’s significant growth and its expansion and development projects.
Saudi-based Umm Al Qura has signed an agreement with sustainable lifestyle real estate developer Numu for the construction of a SAR700 million ($185 million) serviced apartment tower within its Masar Destination in Makkah. The project will feature 460 hospitality units along with other amenities.
Rotana has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with dnata Travel Group during the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai. The agreement expands access to Rotana’s hospitality portfolio through dnata’s retail, wholesale, corporate, and partner channels.
THE OZEN COLLECTION is marking six years of operations, ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27. The Maldivian hospitality brand, part of the Atmosphere Core portfolio launched in 2020, focuses on all-inclusive resort stays and environmental practices.
The US suspended hundreds of flights at several major airports across the Northeast - including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty, Boston Logan and Philadelphia International airport - after a telecom outage caused by a severed fibre-optic cable disrupted travel for thousands of passengers.
Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant surge in domestic tourism ahead of the upcoming National Day, with travel platform Wego reporting a 42% spike in domestic flight searches and a 62% increase in hotel searches year-on-year.
