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Hotels

Valor Hospitality Partners and King Khalid Tourism & Hospitality University announce strategic partnership to develop the Next Generation of Saudi Hospitality Leaders

Valor Hospitality Partners and King Khalid Tourism & Hospitality Campus University have signed a cooperation agreement designed to develop talent and strengthen hospitality capabilities across the Aseer region. This partnership goes beyond academic collaboration; it represents a shared investment in empowering Saudi youth and supporting the Kingdom’s tourism transformation under … Read More »
Mantis continues GCC expansion in Saudi Arabia with signing of Basiqat by Mantis
Shaza Hotels expands in Saudi Arabia with the signing of MoUs for four new projects at TOURISE 2025
Pullman Hotels and Resorts unveils its global brand at TOURISE
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi embarks on comprehensive update of Hotel Classification Manual

Aviation

Emirates and Air Canada to Extend Strategic Partnership with Major, Multi-Year Expansion Agreement

Emirates and Air Canada announced a commitment to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement between two of the world’s leading airlines. The renewed agreement will deepen their cooperation, lead to enhanced services for customers and cargo shippers, and create the potential for new … Read More »
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flyadeal announces Madinah as the fourth base in KSA
Emirates, Ethiopian announce major deals at Dubai Airshow
Landmark route by beOnd from Milan to Saudi Red Sea coast bolsters the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 tourism goals

Associations

Riyadh Air and Saudi Arabian Creative Director reveal stunning collection during Haute Couture Week in Paris

Riyadh Air in collaboration with the Saudi fashion designer Ashi, founder of Parisian couture house ASHI Studio, has unveiled its first-ever fashion collection, during Haute Couture Week in Paris. The airline took to the runway in style showcasing its stunning new lifestyle collection for its frontline team members in the … Read More »
UN Tourism welcomes 7 new affiliate members from the Middle East
Middle Eastern airlines saw a 14.2% year-on-year increase in demand : IATA
GCC unified visa key focus at UN Tourism ME region meeting in Qatar
Qatar tourism establishes new representation office in KSA

Agents

RezLive.com strengthens Oman partnerships with successful Muscat Roadshow

RezLive.com hosted a vibrant roadshow in Muscat bringing together leading hospitality brands and over 180 plus travel agents from across Oman. The event spotlighted RezLive.com’s commitment to empowering travel agents through technology, curated content, and strategic partnerships. Attendees gained insights into RezLive’s expanding global footprint and product innovations during an … Read More »
TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety through AI
TOURISE 2025 Debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, Pioneering the Protocol for Intelligent Travel
GCC Travel Professionals Invited to Deepen Jamaica Knowledge in Upcoming Webinar
SCTDA announces the launch of the 12th Edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum

Exhibitions

85 per cent hotelier view personalisation as driver of commercial value

Personalisation is emerging as a growing trend in travel and tourism, particularly within the luxury segment, as travellers increasingly seek experiences tailored to their individual preferences and lifestyles. According to the ATM Travel Trends Report 2025, developed by ATM in partnership with Tourism Economics, 85% of hoteliers now consider personalisation as … Read More »
ITB Asia 2025 to focus on ME and GenZ travellers
ITB China opens with Malaysia tourism as its destination partner
PATA reboots with a bold vision for meaningful tourism
ATM 2025 sees 104% increase in registrations compared to the same period last year