International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050, reaching about 20.8 trillion RPKs under a mid-range 3.1% CAGR, with scenarios ranging from 19.5 to 21.9 trillion RPKs depending on growth rates.
Eid Al Fitr offers residents in Oman a chance to explore diverse tourist attractions, supported by a Ministry of Heritage and Tourism campaign enabling governorates to host cultural and entertainment events during the holiday.
Despite declining domestic cash use, most travellers prefer cash abroad, with over a quarter buying currency a month early, according to Travelex’s report analysing revenue data and surveys on travel money habits and spending trends.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, announced the addition of Cairo, Casablanca and Chennai to its temporary commercial network via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, with more destinations to be added in the coming days.
Shaza Hotels is offering a range of Eid experiences across its regional properties, focusing on family gatherings, dining, and stay packages rooted in Middle Eastern hospitality traditions.
Dubai’s hotel inventory reached 158,700 rooms across 770 properties in 2025, with nearly 70% high-end, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Supply grew 2.2%, with 3,400 new rooms and further expansion planned.
Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, announces a new direct integration with Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel groups in Europe.
TPConnects Technologies introduced Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration in its Astra NDC platform, providing the first AI-ready layer that removes NDC schema fragmentation and enables smooth connectivity between AI agents and airline systems.
Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on March 17, 2026. Both carriers will continue scheduled operations to Muscat and Jeddah on March 17.
Outletcity marks its 30th anniversary, reflecting years of development and brand partnerships. Originating in 1972 with the HUGO BOSS factory outlet in Metzingen, it has grown into a major retail destination.
