A Civitatis survey of over 7,000 users shows that despite generative AI growth in travel planning, 60% of travellers still prefer human-curated recommendations and verified information for guided tours and excursions.
A new study by ground transportation experts Mozio has named Dubai the world’s best-connected city for travellers, scoring 7.2 out of 10.The ranking assessed airport-to-city access using factors such as public transport frequency, transfer times, taxi fares, and resident access to transit. Dubai offers a 24-minute journey from the airport to the city centre, with public transport arriving every eight minutes.
Emirates has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution in Kenya with Cellulant, enabling customers to combine mobile money, banking and cards or pay in up to five instalments within 24 hours when booking online.
Two in five (41%) UK adults travel with access or health needs in mind and ‘stress and lack of confidence’ are the biggest barriers to holidays after cost, according to a new research.
A recent survey conducted by Airalo, an eSIM platform, revealed that 30 per cent of Saudi travellers were hit with unexpected roaming charges after their international trips last year.
Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report reveals luxury travellers prioritise meaningful, restorative, and personalised experiences. Demand is growing, with high spending anticipated. Trends include avoiding crowds, immersive cultural adventures, slower-paced journeys, ultraluxe all-inclusive stays, and wellness-focused travel across all generations.
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) highlighted the Gulf region as Germany’s third-largest overseas tourist source, with €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) spent in 2024, during a Dubai press conference marking 20 years in the GCC.
Nearly three-quarters of travellers (72%) say they have used AI to plan or research a holiday (77% in the UAE and 68% in KSA). Over a fifth (23%) say they use it “all the time” (24% in the UAE and 22% in KSA), according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 Ticket to Travel Report.
In response to the growing demand for diverse winter experiences, WINGIE, a travel marketplace in Mena, has curated a list of the top winter getaways designed to cater to every type of traveller.
Saudi travellers are increasingly turning to value-driven winter getaways this November, as new data from Wego reveals a marked rise in demand for affordable domestic and regional destinations.
