Travel Boutique Online (TBO) and AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, have announced a strategic partnership to expand AROYA’s reach through TBO’s global travel trade network and strengthen access to its cruise holidays across international markets.
Qiddiya Investment Company has joined the Google Transit partner programme, bringing Qiddiya City’s transport services and key destinations to Google Maps and giving visitors access to integrated journey-planning information.
dnata Travel has opened its 15th retail store in the UAE at One Central, Dubai, unveiling a premium concept designed around the changing needs of modern travellers.
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) has launched the Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance (EHSA) at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, creating a new platform to accelerate environmental sustainability across the UAE’s hospitality sector.
The General Entertainment Authority and WWE have announced that Crown Jewel will take place at Riyadh Season Stadium in KAFD as part of Riyadh Season’s sports and entertainment programme.
UAE-based B2B cargo carrier SolitAir has expanded its African network with the launch of new services to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released its July 2026 complaint performance ranking for national air carriers and airports, highlighting complaint rates and resolution performance based on passenger complaints received during the month.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has launched the Unified Tourism Services Platform at LEAP 2026, positioning the new digital initiative as a central hub for tourism-related services and supporting the Kingdom’s wider digital transformation agenda.
GCC tourism generated $254.7 billion in economic contribution in 2025, attracting 75.7 million visitors and $131.9 billion in inbound spending, as sector growth reached 7.3%, surpassing the global rate of 6.7%, according to the GCC Statistical Centre.
