An exclusive whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted that only 15 percent of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030 according to the body, underscoring the need for more action to be taken across the sector.

New York City FC and Etihad Airways recently announced that New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium will be officially named Etihad Park. The 20-year agreement will see Etihad Airways retain the exclusive naming rights for New York City FC’s stadium being built in Willets Point, Queens.

Addressing world leaders during the recent Ocean Action Day at COP29 in Baku, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) called for urgent climate investment in coastal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks.

flydubai, a Dubai-based carrier, and BBC Studios recently announced a new partnership that will see the launch of a BBC Kids branded space for flydubai passengers on their inflight entertainment system.

Century Travel, the only cruise specialist and exclusive representative of Marella Cruises in Cyprus, has announced the continuation of Marella Cruises' all-inclusive sailings from Limassol into 2026. Building on the success of the 2025 bookings, these weekly departures offer travellers unparalleled Mediterranean experiences directly from Cyprus. 

Etihad Airways recently announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, achieving AED1.4 billion (USD 368 million) profit after tax, a significant increase from AED814 million (USD 222 million) during the same period in 2023. The strong results reflect the airline’s ongoing strategy of driving growth across the business alongside optimising operational efficiencies and improving customer service.

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park, has been selected as the venue for the highly anticipated Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final.

Tourism has reached 790 million international tourists, generating a direct global economic impact of approximately USD3.4 trillion in the first seven months of this year, according to UN Tourism statistics.

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announced the expansion of its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with the launch of a new direct route connecting Lahore and Jeddah.

The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 percent compared to 2023, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days.