In a swift intervention to support travellers caught in the fallout of regional airspace disruptions, authorities in the UAE have moved to ensure that stranded visitors are not left without accommodation — or with unexpected bills.
Emirates has supported Mauritius’ tourism for over 20 years, carrying over one million visitors since 2022, boosting arrivals, supporting thousands of jobs, and diversifying the island’s tourist base across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism reported that 137,330 tourists visited Oman aboard cruise ships and yachts in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to further develop the sector in partnership with relevant authorities.
Vienna’s tourism sector reported its strongest ever performance in 2025 with 20 million bednights (up 6% on 2024) with increasing arrivals from the GCC region, the latest data released by the Vienna Tourist Board shows.
The Riyadh region saw strong winter tourism, attracting over 15.1 million domestic and international visitors by Q3 2025. According to the Ministry of Tourism, total tourist spending reached around SAR 33 billion ($8.9 billion), reflecting significant economic impact from both local and foreign travellers.
Qassim Region in Saudi Arabia saw strong tourism growth by Q3 2025, driven by hands-on experiences, nature exploration, and local heritage initiatives. Ministry of Tourism data shows about 3.7 million domestic and international visitors, with inbound tourism rising 4% compared with the same period in 2024, overall growth.
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, attracting 60.9 million local and international visitors. Total tourism spending exceeded SAR161.4 billion, reflecting a 4% growth compared to the same period in 2024.
Aseer Region in Saudi Arabia made a notable appearance on the national tourism scene during the first half of 2025, attracting 2.9 million tourists, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Tourism.
Visit Bahrain, a leading destination management company, has officially launched its 2025–2026 tourism season by welcoming a charter flight carrying around 180 tourists from Romania.
Three tourists died and two others sustained minor injuries after a boat carrying a group of 25 French nationals, along with a tour guide and the boat captain, capsized in the Wilayat of Muttrah, Muscat Governorate, Oman.
