The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) was elected to the UN Tourism Board of Affiliate Members for 2026-2029, a significant achievement that occurred just one year after Saudi Arabia joined UN Tourism, with the STA ranking among the top five globally in votes received.
King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), operated and managed by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), will begin implementing its first major strategic transformation plan since opening over 40 years ago during the first quarter of 2026, in alignment with the rapid development taking place in Riyadh.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife’s global taskforces.
At Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, guests celebrate Maldivian heritage through cooking classes centered on Kandu Kukulhu, the iconic tuna curry. Guided by local chefs, they learn to prepare this traditional dish, experiencing the island's rich culinary culture firsthand.
AlUla, an oasis of culture and ancient civilisation in northwest Arabia, has won two top titles at this year’s edition of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) held in Dubai.
As the Eid Al Etihad break approaches, dnata Travel has revealed the top international destinations for UAE travellers in 2025. The most booked locations are the Maldives, Thailand, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. 83 speakers took the stage across 55 different sessions featuring nine different formats from keynotes and panel discussions to masterclasses and fireside chats.
The Osaka Group, a travel management company, today announced the launch of Osaka Connect Dot Com, a Travel Hypermarket and Travel SuperApp.
Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), together with 11 industry partners including Shahdag Mountain Resort and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), organised a series of roadshows in Saudi Arabia from November 24–26 to promote Azerbaijan as a year-round travel destination.
Global airlines scrambled to fix a newly identified software glitch flagged by Airbus in its A320 family of aircraft, and although many carriers rushed to apply the update overnight, the issue still triggered widespread disruption to flight operations around the world.
