Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting digital travel platforms, with Kaspersky detecting nearly 270,000 attacks disguised as popular travel brands over the past year, highlighting growing cybersecurity risks for travellers booking and managing journeys online.
Bahrain and the UAE have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on the implementation of the "One Stop" pre-clearance project for air travellers, aimed at streamlining border procedures and improving the passenger travel experience.
Gulf Air has opened bookings for its new direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur service, launching on September 29, 2026, with additional flights scheduled ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia to meet expected travel demand.
Türkiye welcomed 25.8 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, while tourism revenues remained stable compared with the previous year at $25.8 billion, according to Mehmet Ersoy, Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Record Travel & Tourism investment exceeding $1 trillion in 2025, driven by major markets including the US, China, India and Saudi Arabia, is fueling global economic growth, improving connectivity and creating jobs, according to the latest report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Dulsco People, part of Dulsco Group, is on track to deliver 50,000 aviation training sessions within a three-year period by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in supporting the UAE's rapidly expanding aviation sector with highly skilled, safety-focused personnel.
Qasr Al Watan has been recognised among Trip.com’s Top 100 Global Attractions & Experiences 2026 and Top 100 Attractions & Experiences in Asia 2026, highlighting its status as one of the UAE’s leading cultural and heritage destinations.
Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their codeshare partnership, adding nine routes across Africa. The reciprocal agreement enhances connectivity through new domestic and regional links, offering passengers greater travel options across southern and central Africa.
Boutique Group, the hospitality company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled the visual identity of The Red Palace, introducing the first chapter of the historic property’s story ahead of its anticipated opening.
Passenger traffic through Oman’s airports reached 6.28 million passengers during the first half of 2026, down 9.3% compared with 6.92 million passengers recorded during the same period in 2025.
