Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches hosted a forum with 78 industry leaders to examine links between sports, hospitality and tourism, supporting its MSc in Sports Management & Events launching September 2026 amid growing sector demand.
Leylaty Hospitality Group has opened a dedicated catering and events facility in Riyadh, expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia and strengthening its presence in the Kingdom’s growing hospitality and events sector.
The Amman Marriott Hotel has reopened following a major renovation, marking a new chapter in its 44-year history as one of Jordan’s established hospitality destinations.
Ooredoo Kuwait has partnered with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to expand travel rewards available through its Nojoom loyalty programme, allowing customers to convert Nojoom points into Avios directly via the Ooredoo App.
Kuwait Airways announced the launch of its first commercial flights to Zurich, Switzerland, with two weekly flights operating on Fridays and Sundays as part of its summer schedule.
New research commissioned by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that prolonged border delays linked to the rollout of Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) could put up to 41 million visitor arrivals and $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk from four of Europe's most important source markets.
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia reaffirmed tourism cooperation during a meeting in Toledo, Spain, focusing on boosting visitor flows, enhancing Hajj and Umrah experiences, and expanding leisure travel under their existing tourism partnership agreement.
Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 is expected to boost tourism and regional economic growth in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, running from July 15 to August’s end and highlighting the area’s natural attractions for visitors.
flynas will launch direct flights between Jeddah and Rabat on July 4, becoming the first Saudi airline to operate the route and expanding air connectivity and travel options between Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received three awards at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. The carrier was named “Airline of the Year” and also received the “Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch” and the “Best Airline Talent Development & Workforce Strategy” award.
