Tourism

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE tourism operations remain safe, ongoing despite regional events

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism confirmed that, despite regional developments, hotels, resorts, landmarks, and shopping centers remain open, operating under regulatory guidelines with continuous monitoring and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ajman Tourism, Vtours sign agreement to promote emirate in Germany

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media signed a strategic agreement with Germany’s Vtours to boost Ajman’s promotion in Germany, expand international partnerships, support sustainable tourism growth, and strengthen the emirate’s competitiveness in European markets.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Red Sea Authority appoints new CEO

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has appointed Dr Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 22. Her appointment marks a new phase in the authority’s continued mandate to regulate and enable navigational and marine tourism activities across the kingdom’s Red Sea.

Construction & Real Estate

Omran seeks consultancy bids for Wadi Shab adventure destination

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Omran Group, the executive arm of Oman's tourism development, has invited bids from multidisciplinary engineering consultancy firms to provide masterplanning, detailed design and construction supervision services for the development of Wadi Shab as an adventure destination.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Strong Oman presence at ITB Berlin

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Oman has reinforced its position as one of the Middle East’s most compelling tourism destinations with a strong and strategic presence at ITB Berlin 2026, leveraging the world’s largest travel trade platform to deepen partnerships, showcase its diverse tourism offerings and consolidate Germany’s place as a key European source market.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Mideast airspace crisis puts aviation, tourism on edge, says expert

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The duration of the aviation disruption following the joint Israel-US strike on Iran and its subsequent attacks on countries in Gulf region, will be fundamental to determining the implications for affected sectors, including airlines, airports, lodging and lessors, said an expert.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

17,500 stranded passengers leave UAE, flights to increase

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The UAE said yesterday that 17,498 passengers have been transported on 60 flights operated by national carriers since March 1 as part of its emergency flights plan.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism leaders convene on Zero Waste Day to launch global “Recipe of Change”

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

On Zero Waste Day, UNEP and UN Tourism launched “Recipe of Change,” uniting major tourism businesses serving 600 million guests to reduce food waste, influence consumer behaviour, and promote sustainable global food systems.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Al Ain Region boosts tourism with Hotel Refurbishment Scheme

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

A Hotel Refurbishment Scheme aims to position Al Ain as a key tourist destination by upgrading accommodations, aligning with tourism projects, and, led by DCT Abu Dhabi, ensuring hospitality infrastructure meets and exceeds global standards.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Campaign to promote Oman’s local tourism during Eid Al Fitr holiday

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Eid Al Fitr offers residents in Oman a chance to explore diverse tourist attractions, supported by a Ministry of Heritage and Tourism campaign enabling governorates to host cultural and entertainment events during the holiday.