Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced its 2027 theme, Travel without boundaries: Shaping global travel through experience, reflecting how travellers’ interests, passions and expectations are reshaping where, why and how people travel, while also creating business opportunities across the tourism industry.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, on October 26 celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a historic milestone as, for the first time, travellers can fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary.

The Yas SeaWorld® Research & Rescue Center welcomed over 650 participants to the second edition of its One Ocean Run: Mission Dugong, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness and marine conservation awareness. The event highlighted the importance of protecting the UAE's vital seagrass meadows, which provide essential food and habitat for dugongs.

 Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has helped transport two rescued brown bears from Russia to their new home at Wild Ireland, a wildlife sanctuary in County Donegal reinforcing its commitment to animal welfare and supporting wildlife conservation efforts.

Jet2 has recently announced the expansion of its programme to Tunisia, with more than 32,000 additional seats going on sale in response to strong demand from early bookers for holidays in the early and late-winter season to the recently launched destination.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest independent luxury hotel brands and a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to member hotels, has announced a new leadership position in the Middle East. Strengthening its global sales team, Çağlar Göncüler has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts as Director, Global Sales – Middle East. Based in Dubai, Göncüler will strengthen the brand's presence across the region and support the commercial success of its member hotels.

Etihad Airways will operate a daily service to Damascus from November 14 of this year, increasing the route from four to seven weekly flights.

Tumodo, a UAE-based online business travel platform, reports on corporate travel demand, pricing and destination trends for the third quarter (Q3) 2026.

AEGEAN continues to strategically expand its network, further strengthening Greece’s international connectivity and reinforcing Athens’ position as a key hub in the region.

Dubai has strengthened its position among the world’s most transparent real estate markets, climbing 11 places in two years to rank 17th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index issued by JLL and LaSalle, compared with 28th globally in the 2024 edition.