As World Tourism Day is marked today, Belvera Partners has brought travel technology leaders together to examine how AI is accelerating changes across tourism. The speakers highlighted its growing impact on destination discovery, direct bookings, customer experiences and the wider travel value chain.
Four Seasons is expanding its Middle East portfolio with new hotels, resorts and residences, including a planned Jeddah opening in summer 2027. The group is also advancing projects in Madinah, the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah and Egypt.
Atmosphere Core has signed its 10th resort in the Maldives, with ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel scheduled to open in March 2027 in Kaafu Atoll.
Almosafer CEO Muzzammil Ahussain said on World Tourism Day that Saudi Arabia is putting artificial intelligence and digital technologies at the centre of its tourism transformation, backed by its AI Tourism Vision and TourismX platform.
Bahrain is continuing efforts to strengthen its tourism sector by developing its competitive advantages, expanding digital transformation and promoting sustainable tourism, Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said on World Tourism Day.
On World Tourism Day (September 27), Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) highlights how investment in sustainable tourism can support economic diversification, strengthen local economies and create long-term value.
Marjan Lifestyle, a division of Ras Al Khaimah's master developer Marjan, is developing an expanded hiking and climbing network on the UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, including an 80-km multi-day trail and a five-day Via Ferrata spanning up to 20 km across four sections.
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties has announced the launch of its new ultra-luxury, high-rise waterfront development - Address The Bay at Emaar Beachfront - in the heart of Dubai Harbour. Set to open in 2027, the 182-key hotel will bring a new five-star stay to one of Dubai’s most sought-after waterfront addresses.
flydubai has launched daily non-stop flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Pokhara International Airport (PHH), establishing the first direct air link between Dubai and Western Nepal.
The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco with the debut of The Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah in October next year.
