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Island hotspots hit by Middle East travel disruption

Heavy reliance on regional hubs has affected arrivals from Europe, other Western markets

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Rustic chalets raised over glittering turquoise waters are par for the course in The Maldives.

Abu Dhabi launches academy to train tourism frontliners

Academy has onboarded 38,643 learners from 260 organisations across tourism sector

The VX Academy is the first major implementation of DCT Abu Dhabi’s wider Visitor Experience programme, following the launch of Visitor Experience Guidelines earlier this year.

Abu Dhabi launches new visitor experience guidelines

Standards cover airports, hotels, museums, malls and other key visitor touchpoints

UAE rolls out seven-emirate tour package

New booking platform packages hotels, transfers, tours and meals across seven emirates

UAE launches 11-day Grand Tour across seven emirates from Dh10,446

What to watch as Arabian Travel Market returns to Dubai

ATM 2026 opens today with travel leaders focused on confidence, technology and growth

A scene from ATM 2025 - the region's premier travel and tourism event.

How UAE hotels are adapting to a changed travel market

Hotels are seeing demand return, but travellers are booking later and choosing differently

UAE's hotels are navigating a changing travel market as international demand gradually returns seven months into the US-Iran war.

Hospitality education must move beyond the classroom

Practical experience can equip graduates for the demands of a fast-changing industry

Students in chef uniforms sit in a classroom on the sidelines of a ministerial visit to the Ferrandi-Paris gastronomy and hospitality trade school, as part of the Tourism Careers Week (Semaine des metiers du tourisme), in Paris, on March 17, 2025.

Planning a UAE trip? These new perks may surprise you

Dubai and Abu Dhabi roll out summer deals to cut costs for UAE-bound visitors

Planning a UAE holiday? These two new offers could save you money

Yas Waterworld sets world record with 55 waterslides

Record-breaking expansion cements Yas Waterworld as global waterslide leader

New rides and UAE’s tallest waterslide boost Yas Island’s tourism appeal

Sphere Abu Dhabi wins $1.7b deal, set to complete 2029

Abu Dhabi awards $1.7b contract for next‑generation immersive Sphere venue

ALEC wins $1.7b deal to build landmark Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island

Abu Dhabi sees 26.6m visitors, Dh9.1b hotel revenue

DCT data shows strong 2025 growth across tourism, culture and events sectors

2025 was a landmark year for DCT Abu Dhabi's culture, leisure and MICE events, with double-digit gains in attendance, it said.

11 new ways to splash at Yas Waterworld – now open!

New ‘Lost City’ chapter adds 11 attractions, from UAE’s tallest slide to family pool

Matamir’s Drop leads high-thrill lineup as park grows to over 70 rides and slides

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