Oman Air has begun recruitment for its first-ever Chief Guest Experience Officer (CGXO), as the airline strengthens its focus on delivering a more seamless, personalised and digitally enabled customer journey.
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve, a protected area covering 4,310 sq km across Dhurma, Al Muzahimiyah and surrounding areas. The reserve features the Tuwaiq Mountains, sand dunes and traditional rural landscapes.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh and adding a newly renovated midscale hotel to the Saudi capital’s Al Nasiriyah district.
Dubai-based B2B travel representation company Byond Borders has launched an AI-powered cruise concierge for travel agents across the GCC, providing plain-English answers on sailings, itineraries, fleets and cruise-line comparisons outside regular office hours.
Saudi, Welcome to Arabia concluded its participation in the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, the first event in WTM’s new destination-focused series. Held over three days, the event brought together government representatives, international trade partners and media for meetings and discussions on the future of travel and tourism.
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is set to participate in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from September 14 to 17 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.”
Vatel Bahrain hosted its second Open Day of the year at Gulf Hotel, welcoming prospective students, families, alumni and hospitality professionals interested in advancing their careers in the hotel and tourism industry.
Starlinks, a Gulf-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, Saudia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with almatar to expand travel options and enhance guest benefits through digital platforms and solutions.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced updates to four regulations governing travel and tourism services, tour guiding, hospitality facilities, and private hospitality units, as part of efforts to modernise the Kingdom’s tourism regulatory framework and improve the visitor experience.
