Wego reports that Kuwaiti travellers are planning longer, more intentional Eid Al Adha trips, focusing on family travel, religious journeys, and destinations offering relaxation and cultural experiences, based on recent search and booking trends.
Red Sea Global (RSG) is expanding access to The Red Sea destination for Eid Al-Adha by adding 32 extra flights between May 21–31 to meet rising holiday demand.
Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.
US international tourism fell 5.5% in 2025, with four million fewer visitors and over $8 billion lost in spending, marking the sharpest decline since the pandemic and surpassing losses seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
UAE-based Elevate World will host a virtual tourism summit from June 2-4, 2026, bringing together over 250 global industry leaders, hotels, travel agents and tour operators, with Dubai serving as the event hub for participating partners.
Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas.
RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from September 14–17 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders.
IMEX Frankfurt 2026, Europe’s leading trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry, opened on May 19 with a refreshed exhibition environment.
Wego partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to launch RAK Moments, a campaign promoting authentic, bookable experiences across nature, wellness, culture, luxury, and family travel.
Qashio, a Mena region spend management solutions company, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking flights and hotels in one place.
