Sharjah has approved a three-phase plan to add 150 new passport control officers at its international airport, starting in October, as passenger traffic activity increases. The plan aims to keep pace with the airport’s significant growth and its expansion and development projects.
Saudi-based Umm Al Qura has signed an agreement with sustainable lifestyle real estate developer Numu for the construction of a SAR700 million ($185 million) serviced apartment tower within its Masar Destination in Makkah. The project will feature 460 hospitality units along with other amenities.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed and renewed 21 trade and industry partnership agreements at the Arabian Travel Market, strengthening the emirate's global commercial network and advancing the objectives of Tourism Strategy 2030.
Rotana has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with dnata Travel Group during the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai. The agreement expands access to Rotana’s hospitality portfolio through dnata’s retail, wholesale, corporate, and partner channels.
THE OZEN COLLECTION is marking six years of operations, ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27. The Maldivian hospitality brand, part of the Atmosphere Core portfolio launched in 2020, focuses on all-inclusive resort stays and environmental practices.
The US suspended hundreds of flights at several major airports across the Northeast - including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty, Boston Logan and Philadelphia International airport - after a telecom outage caused by a severed fibre-optic cable disrupted travel for thousands of passengers.
Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant surge in domestic tourism ahead of the upcoming National Day, with travel platform Wego reporting a 42% spike in domestic flight searches and a 62% increase in hotel searches year-on-year.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Al Ameed Coffee to debut its Noted Collection brand in Amman, Jordan. Located near the airport highway, the 50-key hotel features an immersive coffee reserve and themed guest experiences celebrating local heritage.
Saudia Hajj and Umrah, a Saudia Group subsidiary, has signed a preliminary agreement with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to enhance services for pilgrims.
Renowned historian, best-selling author, and generational expert Dr. Eliza Filby is set to deliver the opening keynote at IBTM World this November, bringing her sharp insights on the social, economic, technological, and generational forces transforming modern society.
