Inbound tourism to GCC countries reached about 75.7 million visitors in 2025, up 4.9 percent from 2024. Tourism revenues rose at a faster pace, increasing 9.7 percent to approximately $131.9 billion.

Etihad Airways will operate twice-daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from December 15, 2026, adding four weekly services to its existing 10. The additional flights will provide more than 5,000 ...

As the countdown to Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress 2026 gathers pace, the event is shaping up as a significant moment for India’s luxury wedding industry.

Dubai’s tourism market is entering the final quarter of 2026 with stronger hotel occupancy and international visitor numbers, while travel patterns increasingly reflect demand for flexibility, value ...

Emirates has unveiled its new £10 million ($13 million) lounge at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, marking the first UK introduction of the airline’s latest signature lounge concept. The facility ...

Emirates has strengthened its position in Thailand’s aviation market after its Premium Economy product won the Travel & Leisure (Aviation) category at the 2026 Product of the Year Awards.

Riyadh Season 2026 will open on October 21 with a 10-week programme featuring major sporting events, concerts, performances and family entertainment, Saudi General Entertainment Authority Chairman ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is introducing its premium collection brand, Noted Collection, in Japan through two hotel signings in Tokyo, marking the brand’s entry into the Japanese market.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Nairobi Airport Suites, marking the premium brand’s debut in Kenya and East Africa.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India to develop Garner Hotel Jim Corbett in Uttarakhand, marking further expansion of its newest midscale brand ...

Crowne Plaza by IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée in Magny-le-Hongre, introducing a new destination hotel in France’s Marne-la-Vallée region.

More than 15 million foreign tourists visited Korea during the first eight months of the year, marking a 21.6% increase from the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and ...