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Dubai’s evolving destination offerings resulted in the city welcoming 9.88 mn international overnight visitors from January to June 2025 — a 6% increase vis-a-vis H1 2024. TT Bureau According to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) data, markets in the proximity to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and …

The DCT Abu Dhabi will host the 68th Annual Convention & Exhibition of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) from 17–19 September 2025, further deepening its partnership with the India market. The convention aligns with DCT Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to welcome 39.3 million visitors annually …

Global tourism platform TOURISE has announced the members for its cross-sector Advisory Board, a powerhouse of industry titans guiding the platform’s strategic direction and shaping the agenda of the inaugural global summit taking place in Riyadh from 11–13 November 2025. The 14-member board brings together experts from various fields. TT …

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has launched the Germany Halal Travel Guide, a dedicated resource designed to support Muslim travellers in planning seamless, culturally respectful journeys throughout Germany. The guide can be downloaded free of charge from a dedicated microsite hosted on the official Germany Travel website. TT Bureau …

Tourism Seychelles together with TRAVTALK showcased its strategy and growth plans to key stakeholders from the UAE’s travel trade at an exclusive Power Breakfast. TT Bureau Tourism Seychelles Middle East, along with TRAVTALK, recently hosted an exclusive Power Breakfast at Pullman Hotel Deira Dubai, bringing together key figures from the …

Asia has firmly claimed the crown as the most sought-after destination for GCC travellers this summer. From the vibrant street life of Bangkok to the serene landscapes of Kyoto, Southeast Asia is capturing the imagination of globetrotters like never before. Dr Shehara Fernando A mix of affordability, accessibility, rich cultural …

The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress recorded in 2023. For the second consecutive year, the Kingdom crossed the 100 million tourist mark, …

As Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape undergoes an unprecedented transformation under Vision 2030, industry leaders are redefining what it means to deliver excellence. Nuran Kilani, COO, L’azure Hospitality Saudi Arabia brings a guest-centric, brand-driven perspective to scaling hospitality in a Kingdom where cultural authenticity meets global ambition. TT Bureau When Kilani …

Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has continued to accelerate the growth of Dubai’s business events ecosystem in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, securing 249 successful bids in the first six months of 2025 to host events through 2025 till 2029, including major congresses and …

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 …