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While global events and financial pressures continue to shape travel decisions, safety and peace of mind are emerging as top priorities alongside a growing appetite for group travel, new destinations and higher holiday budgets, finds the Allianz Partners Travel Index 2025, which surveyed 500 people in the UAE regarding their …

As the global business events industry regains momentum, the Middle East is emerging as a leader due to strategic investment, strong government support and world-class infrastructure. Nowhere is this more evident than at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where business events are becoming an increasingly prominent focus. According to the recently-released …

International visitor spending in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach a record AED228.5 billion in 2025, 37 per cent above the previous peak of 2019, according to the recent data released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Domestic visitor spending is also projected to reach a …

Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, in an interview with TRAVTALK on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, lauded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the efforts being made in sustainable hospitality and said that he was ‘impressed by the leadership and vision being demonstrated at Red …

Rotana Hotels is scaling up its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with four new hotel openings by year-end and 13 more in development, reveals Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer, Rotana Hotels, in an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK. With a sharp focus on Riyadh, Mecca and Medina, the group …

Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Director, International Promotion Division, North and East Asia, Tourism Malaysia and Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Head of Secretariat, Visit Malaysia 2026, in a special interview with TRAVTALK, share that the Middle East is their key target market and various efforts are being made to intensify …

The United Arab Emirates is cementing its global tourism leadership through visionary planning, strategic connectivity and cultural innovation. The historic leadership role at UN Tourism for Shaikha Al Nowais underscores its influence, while data-driven insights show strong growth in arrivals and satisfaction. Mabrian shares some insights with TRAVTALK. TT Bureau …

Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, talks about the progress of the $64 billion Diriyah Project with TRAVTALK. With 14 million sq mt of area under development, Diriyah is fast becoming a global cultural and hospitality destination—anchored in heritage, powered by Vision 2030 and to host iconic events …

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025, held recently at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, offered a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the importance to modernise hospitality education to meet the growing …

The UAE’s Ministry of Economy recently launched the ‘Summer Hospitality Camp 2025’ to strengthen national talent in the hospitality sector, in line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031. Held in partnership with 35 leading hotels, tourism entities and academic institutions, the programme targets UAE nationals and residents aged 15 to …