The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has given the thumbs up to the first phase of a "one-stop" travel system that allows Gulf Arab nationals to complete all travel procedures at one point. The new system would first run a trial period for air travel between the UAE and Bahrain.
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, is set to provide extensive on-ground support for the Dubai Airshow 2025, deploying more than 100 ground support vehicles to ensure aircraft move safely and efficiently across the event’s static and flying displays.
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are now driving the GCC’s outbound travel growth, with Qatar and Oman also experiencing remarkable rises as regional aviation capacity and tourism investments accelerate, according to new traveller insights released by Dragonpass.
RezLive.com, a B2B global travel wholesaler, hosted a roadshow at InterContinental Bahrain, an IHG Hotel, bringing together top hospitality brands and over 170 travel agents from across the region.
The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced a strategic partnership with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, to deliver data-driven insights and strategies that support a more sustainable future for global tourism.
Euroairlines Group, a Spanish company specialising in air distribution, has closed the first half of 2025 with revenue surpassing €11 million ($12.8 million), representing a 118% increase compared to the same period last year.
ATPI Group, a travel and events management company, has launched ATPI BAO - Booking Africa Online, the group’s first fully integrated, end-to-end travel management platform for the African market.
Two major trends are transforming travel: the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the increased adoption of flexible payment options. Musafir.com asserts that these elements will define the future of travel, emphasising the importance of integrating technology with personal interaction.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that a hot topic at its conference, being held in Dubai from November 18 to 21, will be the shifting consumer desires and the best new ideas emerging in the wellness tourism space.
The global luxury market has been uneven, but luxury hospitality and tourism have thrived. Bain & Company reports that while personal luxury goods declined, experience-driven sectors like travel and dining grew. In 2024, luxury hospitality reached $280 billion, with fine dining up 8% and cruises up 30%.
