Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced strong growth in visitor arrivals to Japan in 2025, with the GCC market outperforming others as demand for premium and experience-driven travel expanded.
The Bavarian-Arab Society has established a unique contact point for Arab travellers by opening its office at Munich Airport.
International tourist arrivals grew 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Loyalty Trends Report 2026 shows 89% of travellers use loyalty programmes, with engagement becoming more diverse, personalised and driven by travel purpose and everyday value rather than uniform behaviour.
Moscow expects more GCC visitors this summer, driven by demand for safety, culture and luxury. The city is expanding halal dining, premium hotels and Arabic support, alongside the “Discover Moscow” platform offering tailored travel information.
Malaysia is set to roll out a line-up of festivals, events, and retail experiences across the country, positioning the destination as an option for GCC travellers planning holidays around the Eid al Adha period.
Smartvel has launched TravelAble, a new accessibility solution designed to help passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) better understand and navigate the complexities of air travel through personalised, step-by-step guidance.
Palazzo Versace Dubai is helping travellers affected by flight disruptions by offering a complimentary stay with breakfast, depending on availability and confirmation of travel status, to support guests experiencing unexpected delays in the city.
Checkout.com, a digital payment company, announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com to support the travel platform’s global expansion through improved payment performance and seamless booking experiences.
Bahrain's Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced that all visit visa holders currently residing in the kingdom whose permitted stay expired on or after February 28, will be exempted from overstay fines for an additional period of one month.
