Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 April, 2025 10:03 am

ATM 2025 explores food waste reduction as a catalyst for a circular economy in tourism

As travel companies face a growing array of challenges, from operational inefficiencies to increasing demand for sustainability, food waste has surfaced as an unavoidable issue within the travel and tourism industry. During the “What a Waste! How to Better Manage Food Waste in Tourism”...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 April, 2025 9:22 am

HMH Strengthens Presence in Saudi Arabia with New Properties and Expansion Plans

Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH), a prominent hotel management group in the MENA region, has announced a major expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with the addition of new properties and ambitious development plans aimed at supporting the country’s growing tourism...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 April, 2025 8:48 am

Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2025

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 April, 2025 8:41 am

Middle East business travel spending adapts to global shifts, reaching 6.1% growth in 2025, say experts at IBTM@ATM 2025

Current trends in business travel spending, changing global economic conditions, and the increasing impact of regional economic strategies have emerged as significant forces shaping the future of business travel in the Middle East.  Today, experts gathered at the new Business Events Stage ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 April, 2025 8:38 am

GCC visitor numbers to Germany continued to grow in 2024

The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC) announced today (Monday, 28th April) that GCC visitors to Germany have grown steadily to over 489,689 in 2024, a steady year-on-year increase of 1.2% and an impressive 21% increase when compared with the total visitor numbers in 2022.  The ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 April, 2025 8:33 am

AlUla Showcases Ongoing Transformation at Arabian Travel Market, Building on ‘Forever Revitalising’ Campaign Success

AlUla will be at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to showcase the destination and forge partnerships.This follows a year of positive momentum generated by its inaugural global brand campaign launched in February 2024, ‘Forever...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 April, 2025 8:32 am

Business events and festivals set the stage for socio-economic growth, according to experts at Arabian Travel Market

On the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) today, tourism leaders from the UAE were joined by representatives from the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) on the Business Events Stage, to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 April, 2025 1:21 pm

Saudia launches its New Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of its new lounge at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4. This exclusive space seamlessly blends modern luxury with authentic Saudi hospitality, offering a refined and luxurious experience for First and Business Class...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 April, 2025 11:48 am

ATM 2025 opens tomorrow, uniting travel professionals from over 166 countries

The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries.  Underscoring the growing importance of ATM in the global tourism landscape, international...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 25 April, 2025 10:53 am

Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub by SPARK landing in UAE supported by Google.org

Abu Dhabi - SPARK, in partnership with EYouth and with support from  Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Abu Dhabi welcomed nearly 24 million visitors in 2023, confirming its role not just as a global destination but also as a key player in...

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