12+ hour, 6+ min ago   (68+ words) Travel & Tourism News Middle East Travel & Tourism News Middle East Dubai hotel occupancy climbs sharply to 66% in August, says report Sun, 13 Sep 2026 Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, according…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (94+ words) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 Saudia will add Muscat, Oman’s capital, to its seasonal destination network from October 27, with three weekly flights from Riyadh. The new route supports Saudia’s strategy to expand international connectivity and meet growing travel demand. It also forms part…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (157+ words) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 Mleiha National Park will host an astronomy experience on Oct. 4, 2026, offering families and stargazers an opportunity to observe Saturn during its annual opposition. Held at Mleiha Eye from 6pm to 11pm, the five-hour event will combine astronomy education, telescope-led observation…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (288+ words) Mon, 07 Sep 2026 Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Sara Buhiji attended the Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court Palace in the UK, using the event to promote Bahrain as a destination for international tourism and high-profile events....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (115+ words) Sun, 06 Sep 2026 Autumn is emerging as a popular season for travel across the Mena region, with travellers increasingly favouring culture-led city breaks, shorter getaways and nature-focused escapes, according to travel marketplace Wingie. Shorter “micro-cations” are also becoming more popular among…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (340+ words) Travellers are increasingly looking beyond destinations to what they can eat when they arrive, with Türkiye emerging as a strong fit for the growing appetite for authentic, home-style cuisine. Recent research shows travel and tourism ranks as the top leisure…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (734+ words) Harriet Shephard 2026-09-01 338 The 75th edition of PATA Travel Mart (PTM) took place in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia, recently (August 18 to 20). Marking the first time that the travel trade event has been held in Sarawak, the three-day event attracted 1,100 tourism…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1523+ words) Kim Thomson 2026-09-01 170 While famed for its postcard-perfect sun, sand, and sea, Barbados is an island of remarkable contrasts and cultural vitality. From off-road safaris across historic parishes and subterranean cave adventures to bustling fishing villages and prestigious luxury resorts, this…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (23+ words) BRICS tourism ministers adopt Jaipur 2026 Declaration Travel & Tourism News Middle East BRICS tourism ministers adopt Jaipur 2026 Declaration Sat, 22 Aug 2026...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (70+ words) PATA Travel Mart brings together 1,100 delegates from 48 countries Travel & Tourism News Middle East PATA Travel Mart brings together 1,100 delegates from 48 countries Thu, 20 Aug 2026 PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026), which opened in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on Tuesday (Aug 18) bought together over 1,100 tourism…...