PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026), which opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on Tuesday (Aug 18) bought together over 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events.
Atlantis Dubai has reinforced its position as a leader in responsible tourism after securing three sustainability accreditations recognising its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible operations and community engagement.
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Mastercard have partnered to boost Saudi Arabia’s tourism growth, using data insights, targeted campaigns, and digital experiences to attract international visitors.
Bahri Logistics, a unit of Saudi national shipping company Bahri, has signed an agreement with Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations to expand their existing partnership and also explore new opportunities for strategic logistics collaboration.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Rosewood AMAALA, a luxury resort located at Triple Bay on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Red Sea coast. The opening marks another milestone in the company’s strategy to establish AMAALA as the Kingdom’s flagship wellness destination.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the inaugural Visitor Experience Awards, a flagship annual programme recognising organisations and frontline professionals delivering exceptional visitor experiences across the emirate.
Destinations that act before disruption hits recover up to 1.5 times faster than those that wait, according to a new research.
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, the Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, has highlighted the importance of collaboration, cultural preservation, and sustainable development in shaping the future of the island’s tourism sector as he officially opened Connect Barbados 2026.
Connect Barbados 2026 recorded its highest buyer participation to date, concluding a week of tourism networking and industry engagement with an awards ceremony recognising 20 contributors across the tourism, media, and travel sectors.
