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Almosafer Becomes Saudi Arabia’s First ChatGPT-Integrated App Transforming Travel Planning Through Generative AI
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 April, 2026 8:00 am
 Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co., Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, today announced it has officially launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first application from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer its consumer services through this global AI interface by OpenAI. This...
Cruise Saudi Achieves Travelife Partner Status
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 April, 2026 3:07 pm
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 8th April 2026: Cruise Saudi, the Public Investment Fund-owned cruise development entity of Saudi Arabia, has achieved Travelife Partner Status, a globally recognized sustainability certification for tourism organizations.The certification follows an independent assessment...
DCT Abu Dhabi posts record performance across culture, tourism in 2025
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 April, 2026 8:00 am
Abu Dhabi welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its position as an emerging global cultural capital and a tourism destination of choice, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The milestone reflects the emirate's growing...
Haramain rail boosts Ramadan services above 140 daily trips
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 March, 2026 5:53 pm
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) will increase daily trips on the Haramain High-Speed Railway to more than 140 during the last 10 days of Ramadan, as part of its seasonal plan to meet the expected rise in pilgrims and visitors traveling between Makkah and Medina. SAR said the Ramadan plan includes...
UAE for First-Time Visitors: Top Places for Travel and Leisure
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 February, 2026 9:02 pm
You can be a seasoned traveler, but if you haven’t visited the United Arab Emirates yet, you have only seen a little of the world’s beauty. The UAE holds a lot of unique cultural things combined with outstanding skyscrapers and stunning views, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Not to say of...
A Ramadan of Togetherness at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 February, 2026 3:40 pm
Ramadan is a time to slow down, reconnect, and share meaningful moments with the people who matter most. This season, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences welcomes families, friends, and colleagues to celebrate together with a warm and generous Iftar experience, along with a...
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences: Elif Yazoglu Appointed General Manager
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 February, 2026 3:35 pm
Elif Yazoglu has been appointed General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, a 458-key mixed rooms and serviced residences located in Bur Dubai within the M Square development, adjacent to BurJuman. Opened in 2020, the property is owned by AW Rostamani Group and...
The Future Leaders Challenge 2026 Concludes in Dubai
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 13 February, 2026 9:51 am
The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) – the finals 2026 concluded in Dubai, bringing together hospitality and tourism students, educators, industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders for an international gathering focused on the future of talent and human capital development in the sector.Held...
AlUla Advances Global Eco-Tourism Through Landmark Arabian Leopard Conservation Efforts
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 11 February, 2026 8:26 am
AlUla is accelerating its emergence as a global hub for eco-tourism and conservation-led travel, using long-term wildlife stewardship to strengthen destination quality and deliver meaningful nature-based experiences for visitors. Through its Arabian Leopard Conservation Programme and wider...
Dubai’s tourism industry achieves third successive record-breaking year with 19.59 million international visitors in 2025
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2026 7:00 am
Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism...
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