Tourism

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ajman announces launch of comprehensive tourism support package

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has announced the launch of a comprehensive package of incentives aimed at supporting tourism activities, attracting investments, and enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector in the northern emirate.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman, Thailand explore tourism cooperation avenues

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Oman and Thailand are stepping up efforts to forge a more strategic tourism partnership, with both countries exploring a roadmap that blends sustainability, high-value travel and stronger private-sector collaboration to elevate their global appeal.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bhutan to host first International Travel Mart

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Bhutan will launch the Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) 2026 to strengthen its global tourism position. The inaugural event will be held in Thimphu from June 11 to 13, 2026, bringing international stakeholders together.

Construction & Real Estate

Omran seeks bid for Majlis Al Jinn Cave Development project facilities

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has invited qualified specialised and experienced contractors to submit bids for the design and construction of the main building and associated facilities for the Majlis Al Jinn Cave Development Project.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ethiopia targets tourism takeoff with Africa’s largest airport

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa's leading emerging destinations, while simultaneously advancing a landmark project to construct the continent's largest international airport.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jeddah emerges as sports-tourism hub during AFC knockouts

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Jeddah is witnessing a tourism surge while hosting the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026, running until April 25, with strong attendance from fans across Asia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

US tourism dominance continues, but faces critical turning point: WTTC

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

The US remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025 but is losing market share according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Research.

Construction & Real Estate

$24m Abha Walk project on track

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The “Abha Walk” project on King Fahd Road in Abha, a key urban development supporting economic activity and tourism in the Aseer Region, is progressing through construction phases.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

PIF to support development of 100,000 hotel rooms, 70 tourism experiences

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) tourism, travel, and entertainment ecosystem aims to capitalise on the growing Saudi tourism industry by developing strategic assets that generate reliable returns, improving air‑connectivity and leveraging world‑class events to attract visitors.

Finance & Capital Market

PIF launches 2026-2030 strategy; focus on six integrated ecosystems

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has approved its 2026-2030 strategy which focuses on transforming PIF’s portfolio of 13 strategic sectors into six integrated economic ecosystems, strengthening the linkages among them and creating a broader spectrum of partnership and investment opportunities for the private sector.