With the global travel technology market currently valued at USD10.7 billion, leaders and innovators from around the world are preparing to steer the future of the tourism industry at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from April 28 to May 01.
New research by Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, reveals that luxury hotels in Riyadh and Dubai are setting new benchmarks for high-speed internet connectivity, with some of the fastest Wi-Fi networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The 45th International Tourism Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, closes its doors on January 26 with outstanding participation and attendance figures. FITUR has exceeded expectations, reaching a first estimate of nearly 255,000 visitors, with significant growth in its first three days, which welcomed 155,000 professionals.
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) has announced the resumption of flights to Damascus, Syria, starting January 31. As one of the first carriers to resume direct flights to Damascus, Royal Jordanian will initially operate four weekly flights, seamlessly connecting Damascus to its network across Europe, the US, the Levant, and the Gulf region covering over 45 destinations.
In the presence of H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, director general, Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD); H.E. Eng. Yousef Al Ali, CEO, Etihad Water and Electricity; and George Saad, CEO, Zorah Development, ATDD, announced that it will host the upcoming Etihad Ajman Golf Championship. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Al Zorah Golf Club to introduce the championship and its key features.
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.
