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.
Radisson Hotel Group brings the renowned Radisson brand to South Africa's ‘Mother City’ with the rebranding of Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore. Strategically located just minutes away from the International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore marks the Group's third Radisson property in South Africa.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced a collaboration with leading global media and entertainment company Warner Bros. Discovery on a documentary film that sheds light on the vital importance of combating the impact of climate change on coral reefs.
The untapped potential of inclusive tourism to drive the growth of Africa’s travel industry was in focus at this year’s Africa Travel Week 2024 part of WTM Africa. A diverse panel of advocates, experts, and tourism suppliers engaged in a discussion, highlighting the significant economic benefits that travellers with disabilities can bring to the continent.
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.
DP World welcomed the minister of transport, communications and works of the Republic of Cyprus, Alexis Vafeades and the shipping deputy minister to the president of the Republic of Cyprus, Marina Hadjimanolis, at its Dubai Headquarters on 25 and 26th of March 25-26.
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ), in collaboration with MetaCompliance, a leader in providing awareness and training solutions in the field of information security, announced the launch of an interactive awareness platform for its employees in the field of cybersecurity. The aim is to spread digital culture and provide advice and guidance that will protect employees in cyberspace.
According to research by Oxford Economics, outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be 22 percent below its peak pre-pandemic numbers of 155 million tourists in 2019, who spent over USD250 billion overseas.
