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Hospitality education must move beyond the classroom

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

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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

UAE spots on Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

List highlights 100 destinations worldwide chosen by Time’s correspondents

This year’s list spans continents, from Arizona to the Amazon, Minnesota to Morocco, Pennsylvania to Poland and beyond, in no particular order.

Al Ain hotels set for revamp as tourism grows

Hotel owners can get up to 12% rebate as tourism in Al Ain continues to grow

Al Ain Region welcomed 473,077 guests in 2025, an increase of more than 9% year-on-year.

UAE tourism sector continues operations normally

Hotels, cultural sites, shopping centres, and resorts fully operational

Tourists take photos near the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Hotels and attractions in Abu Dhabi fully operational

Tourism services remain steady with support for guests affected by travel disruptions

Abu Dhabi tourism thrives despite global challenges

Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir turns 2: What’s planned

Anniversary events to bring together leaders, devotees, community members

The celebrations will include special religious ceremonies and prayers for global well-being, echoing the Mandir’s role as a ‘spiritual oasis of global harmony’.

When is Disneyland Abu Dhabi expected to open?

Disney’s theme park in UAE: Opening timeline, location, design and features

The Disneyland Abu Dhabi theme park will become Disney’s seventh theme park destination globally, joining its existing locations in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

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