The Maldives will host the World Creator Summit and World Creator Awards 2026, powered by Creatoll, from 20–25 September, bringing global creators, platforms, publishers, and tourism stakeholders together to highlight creator-led storytelling’s growing impact on travel.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced an expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said rising regional tensions are a major test for member states’ stability and vital sectors, warning tourism could fall by 8–19 million visitors, risking $13–$32 billion in losses.
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Expo 2030 Riyadh signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing joint cooperation in promoting Saudi tourism and attracting visitors to Expo 2030 Riyadh.
The Spring Rose Season in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, is witnessing growing visitor turnout, reaffirming its status as one of the most prominent tourist seasons in Oman.
A global survey found 79.5% of tour operators saw enquiry declines since the Iran war, with 59.3% reporting drops of 20% or more, widespread cancellations, and no recovery signs, especially across Middle East, Asia and Europe markets.
Kuwait Airways has announced that it will resume scheduled flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, starting April 15 with passengers transported by land through the Nuwaiseeb border crossing.
WTTC’s Cruising for Impact report highlights cruise tourism’s global benefits, contributing $98.5 billion to GDP, supporting 1.8 million jobs, generating $199 billion output, and driving repeat visits, strengthening communities and sustaining long-term tourism demand worldwide.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will increase its service between Abu Dhabi and Kabul to daily flights from 1 May 2026, responding to strong demand following the successful launch of the route earlier this year.
Traveloris, an Australian travel technology company, has reached a milestone with the live launch of its AI Trip Planning & Booking Engine on Tasmania.com and CairnsDiscoveryTours.com.
