https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/middle east/ Middle East News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:12:32+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seven-premier-inn-middle-east-hotels-win-tripadvisor-2023-travelers-choice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seven-premier-inn-middle-east-hotels-win-tripadvisor-2023-travelers-choice/ Accolades a testament to hotel brand’s ongoing success in the region Fri, 26 May 2023 04:24:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-launches-women-in-tech-startup-competition-in-the-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-launches-women-in-tech-startup-competition-in-the-middle-east/ UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East. Sat, 18 Mar 2023 07:55:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-doubles-flights-to-bangkok-to-meet-soaring-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-doubles-flights-to-bangkok-to-meet-soaring-demand/ Etihad Airways is boosting its flights to Bangkok, Thailand by doubling its frequency. From 26 March 2023, the airline will fly twice a day on the Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route, providing a total of 14 weekly nonstop services to Bangkok Airport (BKK). Sat, 07 Jan 2023 09:29:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-reaffirms-its-industry-leading-safety-standards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-reaffirms-its-industry-leading-safety-standards/ Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 07:06:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitors-to-qatar-exceed-pre-pandemic-levels-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitors-to-qatar-exceed-pre-pandemic-levels-in-october/ There were plenty of reasons to visit Qatar in October. Qatar Tourism (QT) data reveals that a suite of events, new launches and impending football fever drove visitor numbers during the month to nearly 180,000 – a six year high. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:34:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-expects-to-welcome-over-1.5-million-passengers-over-the-wint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-expects-to-welcome-over-1.5-million-passengers-over-the-wint/ As visitors begin flying for the winter break and the many spectacular events taking place in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways looks forward to welcoming over 1.5 million travellers at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:21:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-achieves-triple-win-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-achieves-triple-win-at-world-travel-awards/ Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has been named World’s Leading Airline - Business Class; World’s Leading Airline - Customer Experience; and World’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2022. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:41:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-at-world-travel-market-london-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-at-world-travel-market-london-2022/ Rotana highlights its diverse collection of hotels and resorts at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2022. Taking place at the ExCeL London convention centre from 7th to 9th November, the event provides Rotana with the ideal platform for engagement with key stakeholders, partners and customers in the UK market. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:54:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-travel-group-recognised-with-seven-accolades-at-world-travel-awards-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-travel-group-recognised-with-seven-accolades-at-world-travel-awards-m/ dnata Travel Group brands have won seven accolades at the Middle East edition of the World Travel Awards for 2022. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:52:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-middle-east-winners-revealed-at-the-ritz-carlton-amman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-middle-east-winners-revealed-at-the-ritz-carlton-amman/ The very best travel, tourism and hospitality brands have been unveiled at a blockbuster gala ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, Jordan. The leading lights of the Middle East travel industry gathered to discover who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the region. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:39:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-prepares-to-host-first-ceremony-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-prepares-to-host-first-ceremony-in-jordan/ The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across the region are attending the red-carpet gala reception in the capital of Jordan on 23 October 2022 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:13:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fairfield-by-marriott-expands-global-footprint-with-expected-debut-in-europ/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fairfield-by-marriott-expands-global-footprint-with-expected-debut-in-europ/ Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to debut the Fairfield by Marriott® brand in Europe and the Middle East by late 2023. Fairfield is the second largest brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s® extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, with a global footprint of more than 1,230 open hotels. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:48:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/500-arab-influencers-creatives-attend-city-talk-forum-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/500-arab-influencers-creatives-attend-city-talk-forum-in-jordan/ A new forum dedicated to the influencer marketing industry and content development got underway in Jordan on Monday Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:27:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staywell-to-deliver-250-hotels-in-key-mideast-asia-and-eu-markets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staywell-to-deliver-250-hotels-in-key-mideast-asia-and-eu-markets/ StayWell Holdings, a leading hotel management group in Asia Pacific region, has embarked upon an aggressive expansion project as part of their global market consolidation strategy across key growth regions. Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:17:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-on-track-to-open-thirty-eight-branded-residential-projects/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-on-track-to-open-thirty-eight-branded-residential-projects/ Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, with over 425 properties across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is set to open one branded residential project every six weeks throughout 2023 and 2024, of which approximately 46% will be located in the India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey region. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:12:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-cements-presence-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-cements-presence-in-middle-east/ Radisson Hotel Group cements its presence further as one of the largest international hotel groups in the region, with a growing portfolio of 77 hotels in operation and under development across the Middle East. At this year’s Future Hospitality Summit held in the UAE, the Group announced tenacious expansion plans as it sets to add over 5,000 keys to its expansive portfolio in the next five years. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:52:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aleph-hospitality-expands-middle-east-footprint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aleph-hospitality-expands-middle-east-footprint/ Earlier today at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai, Aleph Hospitality announced that it is solidifying its presence in the Middle East with the signing of the company’s first hotel management agreement in Doha, Qatar, and the planned opening of its Saudi Arabia office. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:12:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-airports-get-busy-with-expansion-plans-saudi-goes-a-step-further-with/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-airports-get-busy-with-expansion-plans-saudi-goes-a-step-further-with/ When it comes to new airports – or even expansion at existing ones – the Gulf is no mood to slow down. Saudi Arabia is en route to adding more, keeping in mind the unprecedented push the Kingdom is giving to travel and tourism. And keeping in mind the new airline that should soon hit the skies. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-to-be-the-official-airline-for-ironman-70.3-salalah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-to-be-the-official-airline-for-ironman-70.3-salalah/ IRONMAN 70.3, will be hosted in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, creating the ideal backdrop for this spectacular event. The event also provides attendees with the chance to explore Salalah and experience the hospitality of the city and the people of Oman. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:38:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-to-open-seven-new-properties-in-mideast-by-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-to-open-seven-new-properties-in-mideast-by-2025/ Leading global hospitality group Hyatt plans to open an additional seven properties in the Middle East by the end of 2025 as a solid growth in leisure and business travel demand is seen in the region. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:24:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adnec-adopts-new-corporate-identity-to-boost-visibility/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adnec-adopts-new-corporate-identity-to-boost-visibility/ The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) is rebranding and has unveiled a new corporate identity to increase the visibility of the group’s six main business sectors: Venues, Events, Hotels, F&B along with Services and Tourism. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:25:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-world-europa-to-be-christened-in-doha-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-world-europa-to-be-christened-in-doha-ceremony/ MSC Cruises will christen its new ship MSC World Europa in Doha on 13 November ahead of the vessel’s maiden season in the Middle East. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:21:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/registration-opens-for-2022-meadfa-conference-in-kingdom-of-bahrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/registration-opens-for-2022-meadfa-conference-in-kingdom-of-bahrain/ DF&TR stakeholders are being encouraged to book their places at this year’s MEADFA Conference hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 27-29 November at The Art Hotel & Resort. MEADFA President Sherif Toulan will open the conference with a welcome address on Monday 28 November. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:18:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-carriers-post-worlds-second-highest-growth-in-july-traffic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-carriers-post-worlds-second-highest-growth-in-july-traffic/ The Middle East air travel market emerged as one of the strongest performers this summer, with passenger traffic in July nearly tripling last year’s numbers, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:15:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-world-cup-to-generate-4-billion-revenue-opportunity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-world-cup-to-generate-4-billion-revenue-opportunity/ Qatar World Cup to generate $4 billion revenue opportunity from tourist spends in Middle East Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:23:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cup-fever-spreads-from-qatar-in-middle-east-tourism-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cup-fever-spreads-from-qatar-in-middle-east-tourism-boom/ Qatar is gearing up for a World Cup tourism boom as the tiny Gulf state prepares to welcome more than a million soccer fans. One complication: many of them can’t or won’t stay there. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:04:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-to-face-airline-pilot-shortages-within-next-two-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-to-face-airline-pilot-shortages-within-next-two-years/ In its latest update on pilot shortages in the aviation sector, global management consultancy Oliver Wyman has found that, as air travel continues to recover this year, the demand for airline pilots will outstrip supply in most regions globally between 2022 and 2024, with the Middle East feeling the effects first. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:53:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/hospitality-industry-embraces-ramadan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/hospitality-industry-embraces-ramadan/ As the holy month of Ramadan gets underway, Breaking Travel News checks into some of the most luxurious and iconic hotels in the Middle East, to find out how these properties are marking the occasion, with spectacular Ramadan tents and tasty feasts. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:40:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-continues-work-to-increase-market-share-from-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-continues-work-to-increase-market-share-from-middle-east/ The Seychelles Tourism Board has strengthened its presence this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with an increased number of trade partners from the destination in addition to the presence of La Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) this year under the new joint cooperation with Seychelles Tourism Board. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:30:23 +0000