Gulf Airlines Race to Win Back Travelers After Iran War Disruption
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
Arabian Travel Market
Arabian Travel Market is a major annual travel trade show held in Dubai, bringing together global tourism professionals, airlines, hotels, and destinations. It serves as a key platform for networking, partnerships, and showcasing travel trends, especially in the Middle East. The event plays an important role in shaping regional and international tourism business.
Spain Moves Closer to 100 Million Tourists After Strong Spring Rebound
Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.
UAE Passport Ranking Highlights the Country’s Growing Role in Global Travel Mobility
The UAE passport has strengthened its position among the world’s most powerful travel documents, giving Emirati citizens wider access to destinations and reinforcing the country’s global mobility profile.
Celestyal Returns to the Mediterranean After a 49-Day Shutdown and Faces a New Commercial Test
By
Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Celestyal’s ships have made it back to the Mediterranean after weeks stranded in the Gulf, but the cruise line now faces the harder task of rebuilding demand and rethinking its winter strategy.
Accor Activates Profit Protection Plan as Middle East Conflict Pressures Luxury Demand
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Accor says it is protecting margins and staying on track for 2026 even as Middle East disruption weighs on luxury demand and raises new questions about hotel pricing power.
Airlines Suspend Routes and Raise Costs as Middle East Disruption Ripples Across Global Travel
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Airlines across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Gulf are suspending routes, trimming capacity, and raising fees as Middle East disruption and fuel costs reshape summer travel.
Saudia and adidas Turn Airport Style Into a New Saudi Travel Statement
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Saudia and adidas have launched the Made to Fly travel pack, a new collaboration that blends sportswear, aviation, and modern Saudi identity into a regional lifestyle play.
Saudi Arabia Reworks Vision 2030 as Tourism Megaprojects Face a Funding Reset
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Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Saudi Arabia is reshaping its Vision 2030 strategy, cutting back state funding for some headline tourism megaprojects and shifting more attention toward AI, infrastructure, and projects with clearer near-term demand.
Qatar Airways Expands Summer Schedule as Doha Strengthens Global Connectivity
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Qatar Airways is expanding its summer schedule from June 16, with services to more than 150 destinations as it works to restore flexibility for travelers through Doha.
UAE’s Transit Ban on Iranian Nationals Adds a New Shock to Gulf Travel
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
A new UAE restriction barring Iranian nationals from entering or transiting through Dubai adds another layer of disruption to Gulf travel. The move affects not only direct movement between Iran and the Emirates, but also a major regional hub used for onward international connections.