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.
The Skyscanner Travel Trends report for 2026 has unveiled the seven biggest trends in travel, showing that the year will become "personal" for travellers in the UAE. From literature escapes to supermarket tourism and skincare-fuelled itineraries, travellers are planning to curate trips based on their hobbies and passions for 2026, according to Skyscanner data and global consumer research.
Riyadh Air and Uber Technologies (UBER) have announced a strategic long-term partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to collaborate and aim to deliver an industry leading and convenient end-to-end travel experience for travellers in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
Wego, a leading online travel marketplace, shares fresh fall travel insights from Kuwait, spotlighting European shoulder-season favourites alongside value-led Asian picks. Based on Wego platform trends for Fall 2025, searches are rising for five destinations: Paris, Barcelona, Vienna, Guangzhou, and Phuket.
Global Village, a multicultural family entertainment destination, celebrated its 30th season by welcoming 1,000 travelers at Dubai International Airport (DXB) with themed luggage gift boxes.
Skyscanner has revealed travellers in the UAE are opting for lesser-known destinations for next year’s holidays, with Bulgaria’s Varna and Spain’s Bilbao among the top choices.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travellers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly.
