Ras Al Khaimah ready for new trends shaping travelThe future of travel is all about personalisation and purpose and as we look ahead to 2025, global travellers will seek more meaningful, transformative experiences, says Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. More… |
Five AI-driven travel and expense trends expected in 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting smarter every second, and in the coming year, it promises to revolutionise the tools that travellers and travel managers use daily. According to SAP Concur research, 95% More… |
97pc of UAE consumers plan to travel soon: Trendex surveySome 97% of UAE consumers plan to travel during the upcoming winter and spring holidays and a majority of them showed strong demand for luxury and personalised travel experiences, with experiential gifting also highly popular. More… |
Solid growth in passenger demand continued in October: IATAOctober 2024 global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). More… |
Accessible travel is 'game changer': UN TourismSmall investments in accessibility and innovation can deliver be a game-changer for tourism destinations everywhere. But, despite 1.3 billion worldwide people already experiencing significant disability, many destinations and tourism businesse More… |
Solartrip expands to MENA with business travel solutionsSolartrip, a neo travel service has officially debuted in the Middle East, setting a new standard for how travelers plan and experience their journeys. Designed with advanced technology, intuitive design, and a reward system, Solartrip caters More… |
Hunger for adventure drives innovation in travel: WTM reportThe rise of the global middle class is driving more demand for new holiday experiences – prompting the industry to offer more adventurous options, according to research from World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential More… |
Royal Caribbean International headlines again as presenting sponsor for TBO CupTBO Holidays, one of the largest travel distribution platforms globally, has announced lead sponsors for the third season of the TBO Cup — the biggest sports extravaganza for travel agents in the UAE. Sch More… |
Asia tourism markets booming again: Joyce WangITB Asia, Asia’s leading travel trade show, concluded with remarkable success. The event hosted over 45,000 business appointments, attracted more than 18,500 attendees from 85 countries, and featured 1,950 exhibitors. Additionally, over More… |
Gen Z 'seeking international adventure travels'Gen Z is increasingly seeking international adventure travels, while baby boomers are prioritising domestic, high-spend trips, underscoring the need for tailored travel offerings, said Charles Habak, Partner at McKinsey & Company, deliveri More… |