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50 stories for“hotels”
Occupancy was 36 per cent in March. It was 66 in August, nine tenths of last year's level, and arrivals have grown by double digits every month since spring. Nearly seven million people have come this year against almost twenty million last.
Sep 15, 2026
A World Cup spanning three countries and closed Middle East airspace are both reshaping summer routes and fares. Here is what is actually happening.
Jul 10, 2026
While war rattles the wider region, Dubai and Saudi Arabia are still posting visitor growth, and the numbers say the Gulf is winning the confidence contest.
Aug 14, 2024
Billions have been promised across the Red Sea coast and Diriyah. Here is what travelers can actually book right now versus what remains a rendering.
Mar 9, 2025
Points are getting devalued faster and fares are climbing. Here is how frugal travelers are still booking business class and cheap trips in 2026.
May 19, 2026
UN Tourism has global arrivals up two per cent in the first quarter and Middle East arrivals down fourteen. Bahrain lost more than a quarter of its visitors. Egypt, three hours away, gained sixteen per cent.
Aug 26, 2026
The seven-cities-in-nine-days itinerary is losing its grip. More travelers are choosing one place, more time, and fewer photographs to prove it.
May 14, 2024
Evacuations near Cap-Ferret and one of Spain’s largest fires show why Mediterranean and Atlantic holidays now require a live risk plan, not just insurance.
Jul 23, 2026
AlUla’s strongest idea is not construction in the desert, but a model where archaeology, local skills, conservation and hospitality grow together.
Jul 28, 2026
Hala Summer, new rewards and a packed events calendar show how Qatar is turning an indoor-friendly season into a broader tourism proposition.
Jul 31, 2026
Two months after Iran and Israel's war grounded Gulf flights, travel demand is rebuilding, though not evenly and not everywhere at once.
Aug 28, 2025
Mountain villages, coral coastlines and nature-led hospitality are expanding the world’s picture of Saudi Arabia beyond desert and city landmarks.
Jul 28, 2026
A vegan bakery in Janabiyah, a Four Seasons tasting menu backed by a Saudi prince, and Muscat's coconut-bowl breakfast spot: the region's quieter vegan scene.
May 27, 2026
US travel companies face a two-speed outlook as World Cup demand lifts some bookings while Middle East conflict weakens routes, confidence and operating predictability.
Jul 24, 2026
Solar panels integrated into the Grand Egyptian Museum show how cultural landmarks can cut operating emissions without compromising architecture or visitor experience.
Aug 3, 2026
A new incentive campaign asks Dubai residents to bring friends and family to the city, revealing how destinations compete when regional uncertainty weighs on travel.
Jul 24, 2026
Travelers are shifting destinations and seasons to avoid extreme heat, turning the coolcation from a catchy label into a planning strategy.
Jul 31, 2026
Direct routes to Singapore, Sochi and Medan give Oman a practical way to diversify visitors while spreading tourism value beyond familiar markets.
Jul 29, 2026
A record 36.8 million visitors and a currency stuck near 34-year lows have made Japan a bargain. Not everyone in Japan is thrilled about it.
Jan 22, 2025
The entry window has been cut from three months to thirty days, registration on Nusuk is mandatory with no exemptions, and a new visa lets you come back for a year. Three changes that reward planning.
Aug 16, 2026
The UAE school calendar for 2026-27 is published. Everyone with children will book inside the same four windows, and the pricing follows a pattern you can plan against if you look now.
Aug 16, 2026
The cuisine of the country is the hardest one to find in it. A practical guide to the kinds of places that serve it properly, what to order first, and when the calendar does the work for you.
Aug 10, 2026
Shoulder season is cheaper, emptier and usually better weather than the peak it sits beside. It also has failure modes, and knowing which ones apply is the difference between a bargain and a wasted trip.
Aug 8, 2026
Israel's strikes on Iran and the retaliation that followed grounded Gulf carriers and shut down entire national airspaces within hours.
Jun 26, 2025
A Michelin-starred vegetarian tasting menu, a food court burger stand, and the cafes in between: plant-based dining across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Aug 14, 2025
Centuries of fasting cuisine gave Lebanon a plant-based head start. Here is where that history shows up on menus across Beirut today.
Mar 5, 2026
Cold-pressed juice bars, Armenian-Lebanese plant plates, and a vegan bakery in Ar Rawdah: how Riyadh and Jeddah are building a real vegan dining map.
Oct 2, 2025
