ADNEC Group, the primary driver of Modon’s events, catering and tourism pillar, has delivered its most successful year to date in 2025, setting new milestones across all six of its business clusters, including venues, events, services, catering, tourism and media.
Emirates is adding a third daily Dubai–Phuket flight operated by its Airbus A350, increasing flexibility and Premium Economy capacity. The airline will now operate 21 weekly flights to Phuket using Boeing 777 and A350 aircraft.
Germany is positioning itself as a safe, value-for-money and culturally diverse destination as global travel trends shift towards shorter booking windows and demand for secure, easily accessible destinations, according to Petra Hedorfer, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB).
Oman Travel Hub, a new tourism digital platform founded by Oman-based couple Bader Al Lawati and Anna Chesalina, has been launched to promote the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and hidden experiences while connecting small and medium tourism operators with a global audience.
Etihad Rail’s passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah is expected to boost tourism, improve inter-emirate connectivity and drive economic growth. The 105-minute journey will support Fujairah’s tourism sector, with the network projected to serve 10 million passengers annually.
The Roads General Authority (RGA) has outlined two main routes linking Riyadh to Hail as part of its efforts to improve access to one of the kingdom's major tourism destinations located in the northwestern region, known for its mountain landscapes and historical sites.
India's travel and tourism sector contributed $263.6 billion to the economy and supported 46.2 million jobs in 2025, with World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasting continued strong growth as the country targets becoming the world's fourth-largest tourism economy by 2036.
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), has organised a workshop for professionals in the events management sector. The initiative forms part of joint efforts to strengthen private-sector participation in developing Bahrain’s events ecosystem and enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities within the sector.
Syria's Ministry of Tourism has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three Saudi technology firms, Tamkeen, Cipher and Hawaz, to accelerate the digital transformation of the country's tourism sector and enhance its competitiveness in regional and international markets.
The Bahrain Chamber launched its Tojjar Talk initiative with a tourism-focused inaugural session, bringing together industry leaders and investors to discuss sector growth, development priorities, and public-private collaboration opportunities.
