talabat has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, extending their collaboration across Dubai’s festivals and events calendar from 2027 to 2031.
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has launched the sixth season of its Roof Walk Experience, inviting visitors to explore the theme park’s red roof until April 30, 2027.
Oriental Land and ORIENTAL LAND CRUISE have named their first Disney cruise ship to operate in Japan Disney Imagination, with the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal set to serve as its primary homeport.
General-purpose AI assistants, a broken customer acquisition funnel and a squeeze on investor money are likely to be the biggest threats facing travel startups in 2027. That's according to speakers and judges at the Travel Technology Association's (Travel Tech) Start-Up Summit, which takes place on October 14 in Washington DC.
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will return from December 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027, with 45 days of shopping promotions, live entertainment, concerts and citywide experiences as the emirate prepares for its winter tourism season.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi has partnered with Microchipped.ae to host the Rescue Run Adoption Event, helping eight rescued cats find permanent homes and generating four additional adoption enquiries.
BBQ Bros will return to Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek for its third season on October 12, 2026, bringing back its open-fire cooking and outdoor dining experience with a refreshed menu.
The Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa has been named Jordan’s Best Incentive Hotel 2026 at the World MICE Awards, reaffirming its position as a destination for incentive travel and corporate events.
Jeddah’s hotel sector recorded strong growth in September 2026, boosted by the Gulf Cup, with occupancy rising 35.6% year-on-year to 65.5%, according to preliminary CoStar data. Revenue per available room increased 53.3% to SAR393.87 ($104.88), while average daily rates rose 13% to SAR601.49.
Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism and commercial project in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with an investment of RO5.775 million ($15 million).
