The total number of passengers travelling by air in the EU in 2024 was 1.1 billion, an increase of 8.3% compared with 2023 (973 million). Data published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, show that in 2024, all EU countries registered an increase in the number of passengers carried by air compared with 2023.
The Arab Tourism Organisation has launched the “Inclusive and Sustainable Arab Tourism Destinations 2030” initiative to develop the tourism sector in Arab countries through a comprehensive, sustainable approach that balances economic growth, environmental preservation, and the safeguarding of Arab cultural identity.
The UAE has welcomed 16 senior tourism leaders from nine countries as part of its Global Tourism Leadership Programme, organised by the Government Knowledge Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in collaboration with the Dubai College of Tourism.
AlUla’s status as a global hub for culture, heritage, exploration, and discovery has been further strengthened following its designation as the World’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025 at this year’s World Travel Awards.
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) (Jordan Airport) has maintained its 4-star airport rating following the latest SKYTRAX World Airport Audit.
The First Group Hospitality has rebranded Hotel Avalon as Holiday Inn Dubai Village Circle, marking expansion of its partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye have signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa.
Rosewood Doha is celebrating the festive season with a curated lineup of experiences across the property, highlighted by the debut of Doha’s first outdoor ice rink.
Abu Dhabi Airports introduces TouchPoints as its exclusive loyalty programme at Zayed International Airport (AUH). The programme will enable TouchPoints users to earn and redeem TouchPoints cross participating retail and restaurants at the airport.
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, celebrated the winners of The Extraordinary Challenge during a special ceremony held at the Etihad Guest Terrace during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over the weekend.
