Hospitality & Tourism

China introduces visa-free entry for tourists entering on cruise ships

China also extends visa-free travel for 11 European countries and Malaysia until the end of 2025

ATM 2024: Dubai’s Emirates, China Cultural Centre join forces to amplify tourism opportunities

The agreement aims to enhance inbound travel from Emirates' global network to China

Vietnam’s tourism sector generates $10.7 billion in revenue in four months

The sector served over 6.2 million foreign visitors and 40.5 million domestic tourists in the same period

Travel and tourism industry set to surpass $11.1 trillion in global economic contribution in 2024: Report

The sector will surpass its previous record by an additional $770 billion, the report says

Best ski resorts in Switzerland in 2024

Economy Middle East takes deep dive into most sought-after Swiss Ski Resorts

The most visited cities in the world

Hong Kong, Bangkok and Dubai made it to the list

IATA: Global air travel regains momentum at 99% of pre-covid level

Total travel traffic in November 2023 increased by 29.7 percent compared to November 2022

Visa-free travel for six countries in Türkiye’s big tourism push

90-day stay for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia and 4 other countries

Online Schengen visa processing expects 18-20 million applicants

GCC, home to countries with high applications per capita, to benefit

Airbnb (ABNB) Q3 Report: Bookings exceed 113 million

Gross booking value in the first nine months hit $58 billion

All-business class airline to commence flights to Riyadh

Dubai-based luxury airline’s inaugural aircraft recently arrived at DWC

The return of luxury travel 

Wellness and exclusive experiences driving industry’s growth 

A luxurious, eco-friendly haven: The Red Sea’s regenerative tourism takes center stage

From coral reefs to cultural treasures, sustainable experiences await