31+ min ago  (200+ words) Milestone trips, hands-on experiences and food-led travel drive demand Experiential travel continues to shape global tourism trends in 2026, with travellers prioritising milestone trips, hands-on activities and culinary experiences, according to American Express Travel. "Our 2026 Global Travel Trends Report shows that…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (269+ words) Passengers flying with Saudia can now book combined air and rail travel in a single transaction, following a new agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)." Unveiled during the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 in Madinah, the partnership will integrate both companies…...

23+ hour, 4+ min ago  (207+ words) Skyscanner has introduced flight search within Chat GPT, allowing travellers in the Middle East to search, compare and refine flight options through a conversational interface. Users can install the Skyscanner app within Chat GPT and search using prompts such as…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (332+ words) Group to make Morocco debut in 2028 Nikki Beach Hospitality Group has confirmed plans for a resort and residential development in Marrakech, marking its entry into Morocco." Scheduled to open in 2028 on Route de l'Ourika, a 20-minute drive from Marrakech Menara…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (268+ words) Joint venture to build hotel, residences and commercial space in the capital Syria's Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with Ezdihar Holding, has outlined plans for a mixed-use development in Damascus, budgeted to cost between US$250 million and US$300 million, as…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (251+ words) New attractions, hotel openings and flagship events fuel growth" Abu Dhabi welcomed a record 26. 6 million visitors in 2025, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism " Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)." The UAE capital recorded AED9. 1 billion (US$2. 5 billion) in hotel revenues,…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (318+ words) Extensive renovation programme planned for 2027 International hospitality group Accor is expanding its footprint in the Red Sea with the takeover of M'venpick's El Gouna resort in Egypt." The 420-room property is set to be reflagged under the Sofitel brand, becoming…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (9+ words) Kempinski Group makes first acquisition in 50 years'connectingtravel. com...

6+ day, 40+ min ago  (244+ words) Government relief aims to move 27, 000 stranded passengers in next phase The UAE has revealed plans to operate between 200 to 300 repatriation flights via national carriers to assist up to 45, 000 stranded travellers as it begins a phased reopening of airspace following Iranian…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (314+ words) Launch marks brand's 10th property in the emirate Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its UAE portfolio with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights, and now operates 10 properties across the emirate. Located in Barsha Heights, the hotel offers access…...