By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), together with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and three local tourism industry partners, held a series of tourism promotion events in Pakistan with the participation of Pakistani partners, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Airblue. The events were held in Lahore on 15 September, Karachi on 17 September and Islamabad on 19 September, bringing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Atara Developmentis taking The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort into its next chapter, introducing an evolved residential offering as Al Marjan Island continues to gain momentum as one of the UAE’s emerging destinations for tourism, hospitality and real estate investment. The development, which launched in January, has continued to progress on site, with construction advancing across …

DUBAI: Milo Borisov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Business Council in Dubai, established under the Dubai Chambers, has highlighted the strategic importance of participating in Arabian Travel Market (ATM), describing the exhibition as a valuable platform for strengthening business and tourism ties between the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, the Balkan countries and Eastern Europe, while creating new opportunities for partnerships and …

DUBAI: Emirates is starting Arabian Travel Market 2026 strong with the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding with tourism boards across the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, alongside renewed agreements with technology and retail partners. The airline was also proud to welcome His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy …

“Arabian Travel Market reflects Dubai’s leading position and its ability to drive transformation across the global tourism sector” Government of Dubai Media Office – 14 September 2026: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), being held at …

Germany recorded 1.2 million overnight stays by GCC visitors in 2025, an increase of 9% compared with 2022, making the GCC its third-strongest overseas market By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC) has today announced that the number of overnight stays by GCC visitors to Germany has grown steadily since 2022 to 1.2 million in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today launched its Beyond Borders product and experience, bringing its ambition to life through the next evolution of the Etihad guest journey. Making its world debut at Arabian Travel Market, Etihad’s new Airbus A330 cabin provides a major showcase of Beyond Borders, with all-new First, Business and Economy …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA/DUBAI: Visit Qatar is set to participate in the 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology’, ATM 2026 provides a strategic platform for Visit Qatar to showcase the breadth of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Middle East’s leading travel and tourism organisations and destinations have been honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in Dubai. Industry leaders gathered at One&Only One Za’abeel to celebrate the winners of World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026. Dubai reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after being named ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’, whilst Abu Dhabi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), bringing the travel and tourism community together in Dubai for four days of business, networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration. Taking place from 14–17 September, ATM 2026 comes at an important moment for the global travel industry. After a period …