Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry, with insights from Deloitte and STR demonstrating sustained growth as tourism continues to be a key priority for regional governments. The upcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a premier global event in travel and tourism, will serve as a pivotal gathering for hospitality stakeholders when it takes place from May 06-09 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
In a move to broaden its network and enhance connectivity within the Middle East, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, recently announced the addition of Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its growing list of destinations, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince, Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has recently approved the new Tourism Strategy 2030 for the emirate.
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, on March 27 marked the inaugural flight of its second international route connecting Lahore, Pakistan with Sharjah, city.