SalamAir has inaugurated its new direct route between Muscat and Vienna, marking the launch of the first-ever non-stop air connection between Oman and Austria.
Al-Baha Region is attracting increasing summer visitors with its mild climate, scenic mountains, and heritage attractions. Authorities have enhanced tourism infrastructure, including 143 parks and public gardens and more than 45 recreational walkways for residents and tourists.
The Aseer Region Municipality in Saudi Arabia has launched a summer readiness plan, preparing 671 parks and deploying more than 1,500 personnel to enhance municipal services, maintain public facilities, and accommodate increased visitor numbers during the peak tourism season.
The Hail Region in Saudi Arabia recorded more than 2.5 million visitors in 2025, reflecting the accelerating growth of the region's tourism sector and its rising status as a prominent tourist destination in the Kingdom.
Saudi-based Blacksand has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to develop 10 hotels in the kingdom over the next four years. Featuring over 1,300 rooms, it will be developed under a range of Marriott brands spanning the luxury, select-service and extended-stay segments.
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 is officially under way in Riyadh, convening industry leaders, decision makers and investors at KSA’s most influential hospitality investment conference.
Marjan Group, a key real estate developer in UAE, has announced that it has retained its EarthCheck Silver Certification for 2024, thus strengthening its role in shaping sustainable, future-ready destinations, through responsible development, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation across Ras Al Khaimah.
Emirates has won three major honours at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards (BTME), including the top title of Best Airline Worldwide, as well as Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport.
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced that its official WhatsApp channel, Dubai Info Hub, has surpassed 100,000 subscribers since launching in March 2026.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Huawei Mobile Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance digital tourism marketing. The partnership focuses on destination content, storytelling, influencer campaigns, and personalised outreach to Chinese travellers.
