Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, said a report ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The hotel occupancy reached 66% in August, representing 89% of last year's city occupancy levels.
International visitors to Saudi Arabia are staying longer, spending more and increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and digital payment tools throughout their travel journey, according to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study.
Visit Qatar is set to showcase Qatar’s tourism offering at the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Visit Qatar has launched a Saudi National Day promotion offering travellers from Saudi Arabia up to 40% off selected hotel stays in Qatar. The offer is available through Almosafer from September 10 to 27, providing an opportunity for visitors to plan a short holiday around the National Day break.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has launched a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Aqaba, strengthening air connectivity between the UAE and Jordan and providing travellers with easier access to the kingdom’s Red Sea coast and key tourist destinations.
ila Bank, Bahrain’s leading digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, has launched a new campaign for its ila Gulf Air Credit Card, giving eligible cardholders the chance to win one of six curated travel packages designed to enhance their travel experience.
The 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) opens on Monday (Sept 14) at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), bringing the global travel and tourism community together for four days of business, networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Oman Air has begun recruitment for its first-ever Chief Guest Experience Officer (CGXO), as the airline strengthens its focus on delivering a more seamless, personalised and digitally enabled customer journey.
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve, a protected area covering 4,310 sq km across Dhurma, Al Muzahimiyah and surrounding areas. The reserve features the Tuwaiq Mountains, sand dunes and traditional rural landscapes.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh and adding a newly renovated midscale hotel to the Saudi capital’s Al Nasiriyah district.
