The UAE’s Ministry of Economy will now be known as the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The announcement comes as part of UAE’s roadmap to Vision 2031. TT Bureau In order to reinforce the UAE’s global competitiveness and future-readiness, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and …

Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President – Owner Relationship Management, Rotana, has been nominated as the Secretary-General, UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term. She becomes the first Emirati woman to be elected for the coveted post. Dr Shehara Fernando The UN Tourism Executive Council recently met for a milestone session …

Air India and Air India Express have announced the appointment of dnata Representation Services as their GSA and Representative Agency (RA), respectively, in the UAE. The agreement, signed at the Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai, reflects Air India Group’s focus on enhancing reach and customer engagement in the strategically …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai announced that Sharjah attracted 1.6 mn hotel guests in 2024. TT Bureau Sharjah attracted approximately 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, reflecting an 11 per cent over 2023. This announcement was made at the Arabian Travel …

With challenges ranging from fragmented technology systems to shifting guest expectations lies an opportunity, reimagination of hotel retailing by turning every guest interaction into a personalised, data-driven experience powered by AI. TT Bureau At this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, Sabre Hospitality is poised to lead the conversation …

Arabian Travel Awards, one of the region’s esteemed accolades in travel, tourism & hospitality sectors, returns for its 8th edition on 25 November, 2025. Leaders will gather from across GCC to honour excellence in the Middle East travel landscape. Dr Shehara Fernando Held as an exclusive, invitation-only affair, the Arabian …