Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has made significant announcements that could influence travelers’ upcoming holidays. These updates were showcased at the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) conference held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where Emirates also secured partnerships with major tourism entities. The airline is celebrating its 40th year of operations and has...
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, a leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, has successfully drawn more than 55 000 professionals from 166 countries. This attendance reflects a significant 16 percent increase compared to the previous year. The event showcased over 2,800 exhibiting companies, with 19 percent from the Middle East and...
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has signed 14 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and facilitated an additional 52 agreements with international tourism entities during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. This event highlighted STA’s commitment to expanding its tourism sector, building on a record achievement of welcoming nearly 116 million visitors in 2024. Fahd Hamidaddin, the...
Emirates Airline has reported that it has not experienced any impact from the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. However, the airline remains vigilant due to ongoing uncertainties in the market, according to Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim. He shared these insights during the Arabian Travel Market show held in Dubai....
Visit Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Satguru Travel, a prominent travel agency with a significant presence in Africa, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 held in Dubai. This partnership is designed to promote Qatar as a preferred destination for African travellers and to expand its visibility across the continent. The...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their significant joint venture (JV). The ceremony took place during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. Credit: Aletihad This launch follows the arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on...
In a significant development for Gulf tourism, Qatar and Abu Dhabi have introduced a new twin-city travel package that enables international tourists to explore both destinations in a single, seamless holiday. This initiative was unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 and is a collaboration between Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and...
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of its new corporate travel programme, Etihad For Business, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for business clients. This initiative was unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a significant step forward in the airline’s corporate travel services. The new programme features an innovative digital platform designed to...
Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing cross-border tourism in the Gulf region. This collaboration introduces twin-center holiday packages that allow travelers to combine visits to Doha and Abu Dhabi, facilitating a unique multi-city travel experience. The launch of...
Qashio, a leading provider of spend management solutions, has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to launch ‘Qashio for Travel.’ This innovative payment platform is designed to tackle the specific operational and financial challenges faced by the travel industry. The announcement was made during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, which is...