https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/middle east tourism/ Middle East Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:40:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wego-and-german-national-tourist-office-continue-partnership-for-the-fourth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wego-and-german-national-tourist-office-continue-partnership-for-the-fourth/ 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. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:14:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-asia-pacific-to-account-for-58-of-global-air-passengers-by-2040/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:03:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jumeirah-group-announces-stunning-new-retreat-in-bahrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:19:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-set-to-grow-its-middle-east-portfolio-by-140/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:19:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-is-leading-the-change-when-it-comes-to-local-sourcing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:16:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/me-tourist-arrivals-to-top-pre-covid-levels-of-100m-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:23:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-leaders-explore-middle-east-tourism-trajectory-as-atm-2022-wraps-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 13 May 2022 12:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-travel-tourism-expected-to-create-3.6-million-jobs-within-next/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-travel-tourism-expected-to-create-3.6-million-jobs-within-next/ 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. Wed, 11 May 2022 11:10:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-virtual-dire-april-numbers-could-mark-bottom-for-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:37:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-new-bin-ham-travel-group-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:31:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gcc-seeks-unified-tourism-offering-as-unrest-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:50:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-air-travel-leads-global-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:41:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/4-trillion-caspian-challenges-mid-east-offshore-operators/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/4-trillion-caspian-challenges-mid-east-offshore-operators/ Seatrade Middle East Work Boats & Offshore Marine 2013, the region’s leading event for workboat operators, builders and equipment suppliers marks its return to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 30th September to 2nd October 2013, with a ‘Regional Power Hour’ on the opening afternoon of the show. Sat, 31 Aug 2013 23:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-state-department-issues-global-travel-alert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-state-department-issues-global-travel-alert/ A global travel alert has been issued by The US State Department after it intercepted communications between senior al-Qaeda figures indicating a threat. Dozens of embassies and consulates in the Middle East and North Africa will close on Sunday, where the potential for an attack is thought to be particularly strong, according to reports. Sat, 03 Aug 2013 12:15:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-on-track-for-business-travel-boom-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-on-track-for-business-travel-boom-in-2013/ New survey reveals a rebound in market confidence while GIBTM exhibitors report strong 12-month prospects for key regional meetings destinations Corporate and meetings business in the Middle East has bounced back from the global economic crisis and looks set to achieve strong growth in 2013, new market data has revealed. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-industry-braces-itself-as-middle-east-protests-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-industry-braces-itself-as-middle-east-protests-continue/ Travel and tourism could be impacted as violent protests look set to continue in the Middle East, following the release of a US film deemed to be offensive to Muslims. Several people were killed and injured in a number of attacks on US embassies over the release of the online clip. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:07:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-protests-against-us-embassies-impacts-on-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-protests-against-us-embassies-impacts-on-tourism/ Tourism in the Middle East is being hit by ongoing protests against the United States following the release of an anti-Islamic video. As many as seven people were killed yesterday, as rallies broke out at US embassies in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:25:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-leads-growth-in-long-haul-airline-seats-in-september-says-oag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-leads-growth-in-long-haul-airline-seats-in-september-says-oag/ The Middle East will see the strongest growth of any global region in available long-haul airline seats in September, adding 22,000 extra seats per day, according to the latest statistics from OAG, the market leader in flight schedule data. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-leaders-of-middle-east-reiterate-confidence-in-the-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-leaders-of-middle-east-reiterate-confidence-in-the-sector/ Ministers of Tourism and leading tourism companies from the Middle East and North Africa reiterated their confidence in the growth of tourism in the region. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:30:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-strengthens-its-positioning-to-certain-holiday-segments-in-middl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-strengthens-its-positioning-to-certain-holiday-segments-in-middl/ The Seychelles Tourism Board, Middle East, in partnership with Emirates Holidays, have joined forces at this year’s Dive Middle East Exhibition, which is held alongside the Dubai International Boat Show, to increase awareness of the impressive diving opportunities the Seychelles offers. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-poised-for-economic-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-poised-for-economic-recovery/ The Middle East is “on track” for recovery from the global financial crisis despite the concerns around the euro, according to a leading economist. Speaking in Dubai on the current global economy and outlook for the Middle East, Andrew Scott, professor of economics at London Business School, said 2012 will be a year of slow growth but the region is doing well in re-balancing its economies and is beginning to gain momentum. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:10:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-and-north-african-tourism-to-return-stronger-than-before/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-and-north-african-tourism-to-return-stronger-than-before/ Participants at the UNWTO/Arabian Travel Market (ATM) event on the Future of Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa held at the World Travel Market were unanimous in agreeing that tourism in the region, which has for long lived with uncertainty and a number of external shocks, will return from current challenges stronger than before. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:41 +0000