1+ day, 12+ min ago   (68+ words) Travel & Tourism News Middle East Travel & Tourism News Middle East Dubai hotel occupancy climbs sharply to 66% in August, says report Sun, 13 Sep 2026 Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, according…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (401+ words) Sun, 13 Sep 2026 International visitors to Saudi Arabia are staying longer, spending more and increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and digital payment tools throughout their travel journey, according to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study. The study, conducted between November 2025 and February…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (191+ words) Sun, 13 Sep 2026 ila Bank, Bahrain’s leading digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, has launched a new campaign for its ila Gulf Air Credit Card, giving eligible cardholders the chance to win one of six curated travel packages designed to…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (59+ words) Travel & Tourism News Middle East Travel & Tourism News Middle East Saudi Arabia approves 4,310 sq km nature reserve near Riyadh Sun, 13 Sep 2026 Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve, a protected area covering…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (246+ words) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 Travel Tech Association (Travel Tech) has announced the finalists for its start-up pitch competition, ahead of its Start-Up Summit on October 14, 2026, at Concorde in National Landing, Arlington, Virginia. The finalists span a broad range of travel technology, with…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (168+ words) Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has unveiled a major transformation following a $50 million enhancement, marking a new chapter for the Bangkok luxury landmark after more than four decades of operation. Originally opened in 1983, the hotel has been refreshed while preserving key…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (288+ words) Mon, 07 Sep 2026 Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Sara Buhiji attended the Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court Palace in the UK, using the event to promote Bahrain as a destination for international tourism and high-profile events....

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (438+ words) Mon, 07 Sep 2026 Government ministers, policymakers and senior travel executives will gather in Dubai next week for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as the global tourism industry examines the forces shaping the future of travel. The 33rd edition will take place from September…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (237+ words) Sun, 06 Sep 2026 The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has concluded a promotional roadshow in India, covering Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, as part of efforts to strengthen Ajman’s presence in key international markets and expand engagement with India’s travel…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (164+ words) VantisCorp launches white-label corporate travel platform Travel & Tourism News Middle East VantisCorp launches white-label corporate travel platform VantisCorp has launched a white-label corporate travel management platform designed to help Travel Management Companies (TMCs) automate booking, policy approvals, back-office processes and…...