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Four Seasons advances regional expansion with Saudi, Gulf projects

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

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.

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Atmosphere Core signs 10th Maldives resort, set to open in 2027

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

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.

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AI to drive next phase of Saudi tourism, says Almosafer CEO

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

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.

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Bahrain advances tourism digitalisation, sustainability: Al Sairafi

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

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.

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ADFD highlights investment in sustainable tourism

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

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.

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Marjan Lifestyle advances Jebel Jais trail network with 80-km Grand Loop

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

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.

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Emaar unveils new ultra-luxury, high-rise waterfront project in Dubai

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

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.

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flydubai becomes first airline to launch international flights to Nepal's Pokhara

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

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.

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MYS brings its experience to Saudi Arabia with Red Sea Yacht Show

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

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.

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Tourism conditions improve across most economies: WEF index

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Travel and tourism conditions have strengthened across most of the world, a new World Economic Forum report finds, but destinations face a growing challenge: turning record demand into lasting value amid rising costs, geopolitical and climate disruptions.