Travel industry leaders will gather in Dubai for the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market, starting September 14.

Dubai tourism eyes rebound as ATM 2026 returns

Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum

What will change at Abu Dhabi hotels from 2027

65 standards across eight stages of guest journey to be fully implemented in 2027

Abu Dhabi introduces Emirati Hospitality Standards for hotels, embedding UAE culture, traditions and heritage into every stage of the guest experience by 2027.

Tokyo’s Shinjuku cracks down on Airbnb holiday rentals

Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is also considering a ban on short-term lodging

People walk past izakaya restaurants in the Shinjuku district in Tokyo.

Dubai Invite closes after 90,000 applications

Dubai Invite ends sign-ups after surge in demand and tripled benefit packages

Tourists in the old part of Deira, Dubai. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Thailand visa-free stay cut: Start date revealed

Planning a Thailand trip? UAE and India travellers will soon face a shorter visa-free stay

60-day visa-free stays will be scrapped as Bangkok moves to stricter, shorter entries

Dubai: dnata Travel opens premium store at One Central

dnata Travel opens its 15th UAE store as demand grows for expert-led trip planning

dnata Travel unveils premium retail store at One Central.

UAE hospitality sector launches sustainability alliance

Alliance will help hospitality groups share knowledge and tackle environmental challenges

UAE hospitality groups unite to tackle environmental challenges

RAK's Wynn Al Marjan reveals its most exclusive stays

Four private townhomes will offer up to 1,110 square metres of space at Wynn

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will introduce four exclusive Townhomes, ranging from 630 to 1,110 square metres, ahead of the resort’s September 2027 opening.

Saudi Arabia to invest $7b in 3 theme parks near Paris

France said the deal was signed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one likely to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said.

Dubai tourism set for recovery as flights return

Hotel occupancy is expected to improve as international capacity returns for winter season

Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector is expected to regain momentum in the second half of 2026 as international air connectivity returns and the winter travel season approaches.

Abu Dhabi launches new awards for tourism excellence

24 winners will be announced at a ceremony attended by tourism leaders later this year

Abu Dhabi launches Visitor Experience Awards to recognise tourism excellence

RAK enlists residents to boost tourism under new drive

‘RAK Ambassador’ initiative offers hotel, attraction and dining deals

The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday launches the ‘RAK Ambassador’ initiative.

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