Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) brings together the global tourism market in its 45th edition, showcasing from January 22 to 26 the outstanding performance of the tourism industry in 2024 and the promising expectations for 2025.

The International Aquarium Congress (IAC), a flagship event for the global aquarium community, will be held in Abu Dhabi in 2030 following a successful bid led by the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi (NAAD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

In 2024, 93 percent of people aged 16-74 in the EU reported that they had used the internet during the previous three months. Internet use has grown consistently in the EU, with the share of users increasing by seven percentage points (pp), up from 86 percent in 2019.

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB).

The Luxury Collection recently announced the opening of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah situated in the heart of the capital’s historic district. Referred to as the birthplace of the Kingdom, where the First Saudi State was established in 1727, Diriyah is reminiscent of centuries gone yet mindfully evolved to capture the timeless essence of the past.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated the launch of its new service to Nairobi on December 15, marking the airline's latest milestone in a remarkable year of network expansion. Operating through the state-of-the-art Zayed International Airport, the service creates a vital connection between the UAE's capital and one of Africa's most dynamic cities.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the launch of seasonal flights next Summer of 2025 to Nice, France, starting on May 22, 2025, and operating throughout the summer until September 28; and to Geneva, Switzerland, starting on June 03, 2025 to September 12. The airline will operate two weekly flights from Bahrain to both Nice and Geneva via Milan.

Hilton is on track to triple its presence in Egypt with plans to open 25 hotels across the country, including the signing of more than 10 new properties under the global hospitality company’s award-winning brands. Hilton’s growing pipeline brings it closer to its aim of exceeding 40 hotels operating in Egypt over the coming years.

Nestled between Tunis' renowned City of Culture and the Convention Palace, the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Tunis, establishes a new benchmark for hospitality in the capital, as it marks the official debut of the Radisson Blu brand in the city.

SkyUp has announced the launch of its direct regular flight programme from Chisinau to some of the most popular European destinations among Ukrainians.