Middle East Tourism News
Wego and German National Tourist Office Continue partnership for the Fourth Year running
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), collaborates with German National Tourist Office for an exciting summer campaign focusing on the three pillars: sustainability, nature, and culture.
Middle East Asia-Pacific to account for 58% of global air passengers by 2040
Air passenger demand is likely to double globally over the next 20 years, with Asia-Pacific and the Middle East accounting for 58 percent of the volume, according to a report by Airports Council International.
Jumeirah Group Announces Stunning New Retreat in Bahrain
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with the unveiling of a captivating new resort in the Middle East – Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa.
Hilton Set to Grow its Middle East Portfolio by 140%
Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit 2022, Hilton has announced that it will significantly increase its presence in the Middle East in the next 3-5 years across a number of markets.
Hilton is leading the change when it comes to local sourcing
Hilton is leading the change when it comes to local sourcing, climate positive products and food waste management
ME tourist arrivals to top pre-Covid levels of 100m this year
The Middle East is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels of more than 100 million tourist arrivals and over $270 billion in revenue contribution in 2022, and is track to reach the goal of 160 million tourists in 2030, a report said.
Travel leaders explore Middle East tourism trajectory as ATM 2022 wraps up
More than 23,000 visitors attended the 29th edition of ATM 2022, as industry leaders gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre to share insights into the future of international travel and tourism.
Middle East Travel & Tourism sector to create 3.6 million jobs within next decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report reveals the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create nearly 3.6 million new jobs over the next decade.
ATM Virtual: Dire April numbers could mark bottom for Middle East
According to HotStats, while hotel performance data will continue to be anaemic for the near-term, May could see the first buds of promise emerge, according to one industry leader in the region.
Travelport signs new Bin Ham Travel Group partnership
Travelport has signed a new, multi-year agreement with Bin Ham Travel Group. Established in 1979, the group comprises three leading travel management companies: Al Amaan Travel & Holidays; Al Ain Express Travel; and Bin Ham Travel.
GCC seeks unified tourism offering as unrest continues
Despite ongoing unrest across the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council has experienced strong growth in outbound tourism, with further intentions to implement a common tourism strategy to strengthen cooperation among its member states. According to a new report by Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre, GCC nationals made over 37 million outbound trips in 2013, with Saudi Arabia making the most trips with an increase from 18 million in 2012 to 21 million, and is forecast to reach over 33 million by 2018.
Middle East air travel leads global aviation
The Middle East aviation sector is leading a global revival of air travel growth, recording a year-on-year double digit increase of international passengers, according to the latest report released by the International Air Transport Association. The Air Passenger Market Analysis report said that Middle East carriers continue to experience the strongest rates of international passenger growth, with year-to-date Revenue Passenger Kilometres growing by 12.2 per cent from August 2012 to August 2013.