Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a collaboration agreement with Healthy Living, Abu Dhabi’s government-led movement supporting longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives, to promote healthier food choices across the emirate’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Visit Qatar has launched Qatar Calendar 2026/2027, featuring more than 560 events, festivals and championships across the country, as Qatar seeks to strengthen its position as a year-round tourism destination.
The Middle East conflict has dealt a major blow to tourism in the region and begun to weigh on travel demand far beyond its borders, with international tourist arrivals in the Middle East plunging 22% in the first half of 2026 as global tourism managed only modest growth of 0.4%.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed nine new joint marketing partnerships with Indian travel companies to bring 75,500 additional visitors to the emirate, widening connections with Abu Dhabi’s number one source market.
Visa-free access, seamless travel experiences and stronger connectivity could make the Asia-GCC corridor a major growth engine for the Middle East’s travel sector, industry leaders said at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.
During the final day of Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, the Fujairah stand welcomed Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, who was briefed on the Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department’s participation and its showcase of the emirate’s diverse tourism, cultural and heritage offerings.
Emirates has signed and renewed agreements with tourism boards, travel platforms, cruise operators, business councils, sports tourism specialists and financial partners, expanding collaborations across key markets including Mozambique, Kenya, China, Spain, Finland and Vietnam to drive tourism, connectivity and customer engagement.
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched two new sustainability courses designed to strengthen practical training for tourism and hospitality professionals as the emirate continues to embed responsible practices across its visitor economy.
Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced plans to invest more than AED12 billion ($3.3 billion) across Yas Island over the next five years, reflecting a clear focus on expanding its existing leisure attractions as well as boosting the hospitality offering, adding new hotel rooms and elevating its accommodation portfolio.
