Travel & Tourism News

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IHG signs agreement for 250-key Crowne Plaza hotel in New Cairo

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Kleek Development to develop a 250-key Crowne Plaza hotel in Sixth Settlement, New Cairo, with opening scheduled for the first quarter of 2031.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority joins WTTC as Destination Partner

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) as a Destination Partner, strengthening collaboration with the Kingdom following its participation in WTTC’s 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai Safari Park opens Season 8 with family activities, wildlife experiences

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Dubai Safari Park opened its doors for Season 8 today (October 12) welcoming visitors with a week of family-friendly activities and wildlife experiences during the school mid-term break.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Visit Qatar opens UFC Fight Night ticket sales through new digital platform

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Visit Qatar and the UFC have announced that tickets for UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs Stirling are available through the official Visit Qatar ticketing platform ahead of the event in Doha on November 21, 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

EgyptAir deploys AI tech to personalise customer experiences

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

EgyptAir, Egypt’s national airline, has selected Sitecore’s AI-powered digital platform to enhance customer experiences through more personalised engagement across digital channels.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh to host Stadiums & Arenas Summit as Saudi sports market targets $22bn by 2030

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Riyadh will host the second edition of the World Stadiums & Arenas Summit on October 14–15, 2026 at Hilton Riyadh, bringing together government officials, investors, developers and industry experts to explore opportunities in sports infrastructure development and investment.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ajman Tourism Department targets Central Asian markets with promotional roadshow

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is conducting a promotional roadshow across Central Asia from 12 to 16 October, with events scheduled in Tashkent on October 13 and Almaty on October 15.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain Tourism Minister holds WTTC Summit talks to boost global partnerships

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Bahrain’s Tourism Minister Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi held a series of meetings with international tourism, travel, hospitality and investment leaders on the sidelines of the 26th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Digital detoxes, fitness, music to shape Saudi travel trends in 2027: Skyscanner

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Saudi travellers are embracing more personalised holiday experiences, with Skyscanner’s 2027 travel report revealing rising interest in nature escapes, fitness retreats, cultural events and destination-exclusive shopping, alongside a growing focus on maximising value through smarter spending.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

KEC partners with TGP to develop a new Food Hall

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a leading master developer, has partnered with global hospitality agency TGP International to develop a new Food Hall at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall.