Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East and Africa (HSMAI MEA) will host the ninth edition of the HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference MEA (CSC MEA 2026) on November 17-18 at Conrad Dubai, bringing hospitality commercial leaders together to address industry trends and strategies.
Air connectivity across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East grew 11% in 2025, led by a 21% increase in the Middle East driven by Gulf carriers. Asia-Pacific connectivity rose 10%, reflecting expanding international networks and continued recovery in city-pair connections across the region.
Matarat Holding, in collaboration with Saudi National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has announced that six leading consortia and companies including Egis, Indian group GMR Airports and Turkish group TAV have qualified for the Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport PPP Project.
Citizens of India, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Mexico can now apply for a Saudi entry e-visa through Webook.com when booking their travel, following the launch of its Saudi Package Visa service.
flyadeal, a low-cost carrier of Saudia Group, has launched direct flights between Madinah and Karachi, strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route using Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with 186 Economy Class seats.
Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport have secured nine global awards under the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme’s “Customer Experience Awards”, presented by Airports Council International (ACI) during its 2026 Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The fifth annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress opens at the Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh on September 6–7, 2026, bringing together more than 100 pre-qualified Saudi buyers and leading international travel brands as the Kingdom's outbound luxury market continues its rapid expansion.
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 and tourism sector.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport launched “Al-Rahhala,” a new licensing service regulating organized adventure travel activities inside and outside the Kingdom. Introduced through the Riyadi platform, the service aims to unify procedures and ensure trips are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together tourism leaders from Saudi Arabia and international markets to explore opportunities created by the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.
