Seychelles Tourism Board is placing the GCC at the heart of its high-value, sustainable tourism strategy, as around 60% of international visitors transit Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi. At ATM 2026, it unveiled plans to deepen regional partnerships and broaden the destination’s appeal.
King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has announced the opening of Atheel KAFD, expanding the hospitality offering at Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination.
Rotana is accelerating its regional and international expansion, with 40 properties and 8,334 keys under development alongside 78 operating properties, as the hotel management company outlines its growth strategy at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026.
Arabian Adventures, part of Emirates Group, is investing AED8 million ($2.2 million) to expand The Fort – Lisaili in Dubai, introducing new attractions and hospitality concepts. The redeveloped destination will reopen in phases from October 2026, including the UAE’s first dune-top desert zipline.
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering members the chance to earn double Skywards Miles on eligible flights across both airlines’ global networks.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar and US Tourism Minister Ambassador Nick Adams as speakers at its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, from October 7–9, 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has won a Gold Stevie Award at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, presented recently in Istanbul.
Preparedness and multilateral collaboration dominated the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, as policymakers and tourism leaders from the Gulf, Europe, Central Asia and the United Nations examined the resilience and long-term prospects of the region’s tourism industry.
Bahrain Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi participated in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, highlighting the event’s role in strengthening international tourism cooperation, showcasing emerging trends and building partnerships, while reaffirming Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable growth and global tourism competitiveness.
Emaar Hospitality is showcasing the continued evolution, growth, and diversification of its hospitality and leisure portfolio - From the refined luxury of Address Hotels + Resorts and Palace Hotels + Resorts to the contemporary, design-led energy of Vida Hotels and Resorts - at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
