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Abu Dhabi plays the long game — culture-led tourism from the Louvre to Saadiyat, Etihad's network rebuild and sovereign patience behind every project. Abu Dhabi's strategy and capacity stories land here.
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HotelRixos Hotels achieves significant success in the Middle East and the UAE
Rixos Hotels secured multiple prestigious titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards, highlighting its strong presence and luxury offerings across the Middle East and UAE.
AviationPegasus Airlines resumes flights to the Middle East
Following a recent agreement between the U.S. and Iran, Pegasus Airlines has officially resumed its flight operations to several major destinations across the Middle East.
AgencyTUI cuts profit outlook as Middle East war makes travellers cautious
TUI AG (TUI) expects to report strong operational Q2 FY 2026 performance, with underlying EBIT (at constant currency) up +€5m to +€25m against prior year (Q2 FY 2025: -€207m). This improvement is...
DestinationThe war in the Middle East caused Brussels Airport to lose 50,000 passengers
Brussels International Airport in Belgium was negatively impacted by the war in the Middle East, resulting in a loss of 50,000 passengers.
LifestyleIran conflict is already costing the travel & tourism sector at least US$600 Million per day
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day...
CruiseEuropean cruises cancelled due to ships being stuck in Gulf ports
A number of upcoming European cruises have been cancelled after several vessels were unable to leave ports in the Arabian Gulf amid regional tensions.
CruiseVisa-Free Emirates & South America discovery with MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is inspiring travelers with its visa-free South America and easy-visa Emirates itineraries available until April. These journeys, spanning from culture to music, gastronomy to nature,...
DestinationCappadocia among American traveler's 2026 wish list
Travel Guard analyzed Google search data to uncover the destinations Americans are searching for most when planning luxury and budget holidays.
LifestyleUN Tourism confirms new Secretary-General: Shaikha Al Nowais to become first woman leader in 2026
Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Meeting in Riyadh, the Organization’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong...
AviationWorld’s Best International Airports of 2025
Travel + Leisure Readers' called out airports in the Middle East and Asia with plenty of amenities in our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2025.
AviationEtihad Airways starts Antalya - Abu Dhabi flights
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates and based at Abu Dhabi International Airport, launched flights from Antalya to Abu Dhabi on June 17.
LifestyleShaikha Al Nowais nominated as first woman secretary-general of UN Tourism
The Council elected Shaikha Al Nowais as the next Secretary-General, to begin in January 2026. Her nomination will be put to the UN Tourism General Assembly for their approval. The nomination...
AgencyWTTC welcomes EMBRATUR as its newest destination partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the integration of the Brazilian Tourist Board (EMBRATUR) as its newest Destination Partner, marking an exciting chapter in collaborative...
DestinationAbu Dhabi awarded excellence in destination management
UN Tourism has recognized the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT-Abu Dhabi) for its excellence in destination management.
Destination
Hotel groups target Syria for tourism as it rebuilds from rubble of civil war
Oct 13Hotel
Rixos Hotels achieves significant success in the Middle East and the UAE
Sep 16Aviation
Pegasus Airlines resumes flights to the Middle East
Jun 18Agency
TUI cuts profit outlook as Middle East war makes travellers cautious
Apr 22Destination
The war in the Middle East caused Brussels Airport to lose 50,000 passengers
Apr 15Lifestyle
Iran conflict is already costing the travel & tourism sector at least US$600 Million per day
Mar 12Cruise
European cruises cancelled due to ships being stuck in Gulf ports
Mar 11Cruise
Visa-Free Emirates & South America discovery with MSC Cruises
Jan 23Destination
Cappadocia among American traveler's 2026 wish list
Jan 6Lifestyle
UN Tourism confirms new Secretary-General: Shaikha Al Nowais to become first woman leader in 2026
Nov 10Aviation
World’s Best International Airports of 2025
Jul 17Aviation
Etihad Airways starts Antalya - Abu Dhabi flights
Jun 20Lifestyle
Shaikha Al Nowais nominated as first woman secretary-general of UN Tourism
Jun 10Agency
WTTC welcomes EMBRATUR as its newest destination partner
Jan 28Destination