Saudi Arabia has officially launched TOURISE, a new initiative aimed at transforming the global tourism industry through innovation, sustainability, and investment. This visionary platform is designed to be a continuous engine for collaboration between public and private sectors, with the goal of creating resilient travel ecosystems worldwide. TOURISE aims to serve as a global hub...
In the first quarter of 2025, Saudi Arabia recorded a significant increase in international tourism, with visitor numbers rising by 48% compared to the same period in 2024. This surge, as reported by the World Tourism Forum Institute, represents a crucial advancement in the Kingdom’s efforts to position itself as a key global destination under...
Jamaica is poised to ease its visa regulations for travelers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain, following a notable 29% increase in visitor numbers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 2024. This initiative is part of Jamaica’s broader strategy to enhance the entry process for GCC nationals and further stimulate its...
Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel platform, made a notable impact at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025 with the launch of its Traveloka Partners Network (TPN). This innovative B2B solution suite is tailored for affiliates, online travel agencies (OTAs), wholesalers, and businesses looking to take advantage of Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding travel industry,...
The world’s largest visa application centre has officially opened in Dubai’s Wafi City, significantly improving access for travel to and from the emirate. This announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the centre’s capacity to handle up to 10 000 visa applications each day, which is the highest capacity of any such facility worldwide. Spanning approximately...
Turkish Airlines Holidays has launched an exclusive holiday platform aimed at travelers in the UAE, providing seamless access to a comprehensive travel booking solution. This platform, which first debuted in 2021, has expanded in 2025 to cover over 60 departure countries, including the UAE, showcasing its rapid growth and extensive geographic reach. The platform offers...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has joined China, Thailand, India, Australia, and New Zealand in implementing stringent passport validity rules that could prevent many UK travellers from entering these countries. A recent survey indicates that millions of British holidaymakers may not be aware of the requirement that their passports must be valid for at least...
In 2025, several major airlines will introduce new routes connecting key countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Eurowings will offer a new service from Berlin to Abu Dhabi, while Dan Air will provide flights from Bucharest to Damascus. Additionally, Southwind Airlines will operate weekly flights from Turkey to Bahrain, and Middle East...
The UAE has significantly expanded Ajman’s international tourism outreach through a landmark agreement with Germany’s Dertour Group, a prominent tourism promotion company in Europe. This strategic collaboration aims to strengthen Ajman’s presence in key European markets—specifically Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—by establishing a dedicated representative office and executing targeted digital campaigns and promotional events. This initiative...
The Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZ) has announced the successful resolution of 11 stalled investment agreements in the Dead Sea Development Zone. This development marks a significant step towards revitalizing the region’s growth and investment landscape. JFDZ Chairman Sakher Ajlouni confirmed that all agreements, some of which had been inactive since 2011, have...