Hospitality & Tourism

Dubai welcomes 8.68 million tourists in first five months of 2025

The city welcomed 1.53 million international visitors in May alone

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, U.K. forge one-stop security deal to streamline procedures for passengers

Streamlining procedures eliminates re-screening, reducing wait times and optimizing airline scheduling efficiency 

Saudi Arabia’s Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion attracts 1 million visitors in first 70 days

Saudi Arabia's Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion is the second largest after the host country, Japan

Saudi Arabia welcomes 116 million tourists in 2024, achieves $75.7 billion in tourism spending

Inbound tourism spending totaled SAR168.5 billion, up 19 percent from the previous year

Saudi Arabia launches massive summer 2025 tourism campaign to attract global visitors

Saudi Arabia's “Color Your Summer” invites visitors to explore six key destinations that offer a seamless blend of nature, adventure, and culture

Madinah’s tourism sector posts 18.7 percent growth as visitor numbers surge to 18 million

The growth in Madinah's tourism sector aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader strategy for attracting 150 million visitors by 2030

Saudi Arabia to launch direct flights from Kuwait to Aseer Region this summer

The Saudi Tourism Authority announces direct flights starting July 15 and running through September

Dubai’s DET partners with Marriott International to strengthen hospitality ecosystem

Dubai will be prominently promoted to guests worldwide through Marriott International’s portfolio of hotels

UAE launches Summer Hospitality Camp 2025 to train youth for tourism careers

The initiative is a key pillar in the UAE’s broader strategy to build a skilled, future-ready workforce aligned with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031

Oman’s tourism attracts $6.7 billion in investments from $7.8 billion target by end of 2025

Projects include luxury eco-camps and resorts that elevate Oman’s tourism experience and sector development 

Oman’s airports welcome over 4.7 million passengers by April 2025

Muscat International Airport handled 4.22 million passengers by the end of April 2025

Oman launches $2.6 million longest tourist walkway project in Nakhal

The new walkway will connect historic Nakhil Fort with Ain Al Thawra Park over 3 kilometers.

Armenia grants GCC nationals, residents visa-free travel starting July 1

New policy will enable travel without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues surpass $166 million in March 2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed around 417,000 hotel guests, highlighting the city's growing appeal as a global tourist destination

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment market to reach $6.1 billion by 2033: Report

Customers' increased disposable income has greatly contributed to the growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry

Oman unveils 2025 tourism plan to boost recreational offerings, elevate non-oil sector growth

Initiatives include projects that strengthen infrastructure and broaden visitor experiences across the Sultanate

Shaikha Al Nowais outlines strategic vision for the future of tourism at Investopia Global – Mediterranean

Al Nowais underlined the importance of strengthening regional and international collaboration in the next phase

Dubai welcomes 7.15 million tourists in first four months of 2025, up 7 percent 

Hotel sector offered 153,534 rooms at the end of April, with all key performance indicators demonstrating strong annual growth

UAE tourists drive surge in Moscow arrivals with 62,100 visitors in 2024

Tourism offerings in Moscow include halal restaurants and Arabic-speaking services for GCC visitors

Middle East tourism spending to hit $350 billion by 2030, says ATM report

The Middle East’s rise as a global hub for business events is another key highlight of the report

Emirates to resume flights to Damascus starting July 16 

Emirates will operate three weekly flights, expanding to daily services by October for travelers

UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais makes history as first female UNWTO secretary-general

UAE leaders celebrated her election as a significant milestone for women in global tourism governance