13+ hour, 57+ min ago   (59+ words) Travel & Tourism News Middle East Travel & Tourism News Middle East Saudi Arabia approves 4,310 sq km nature reserve near Riyadh Sun, 13 Sep 2026 Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve, a protected area covering…...

15+ hour, 20+ min ago   (123+ words) Marriott International has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to New Zealand, expanding its presence across the country. The projects are expected to introduce the Marriott Hotels brand to Rotorua and Autograph Collection hotels to Auckland…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (246+ words) Thu, 10 Sep 2026 Travel Tech Association (Travel Tech) has announced the finalists for its start-up pitch competition, ahead of its Start-Up Summit on October 14, 2026, at Concorde in National Landing, Arlington, Virginia. The finalists span a broad range of travel technology, with…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (115+ words) Sun, 06 Sep 2026 Autumn is emerging as a popular season for travel across the Mena region, with travellers increasingly favouring culture-led city breaks, shorter getaways and nature-focused escapes, according to travel marketplace Wingie. Shorter “micro-cations” are also becoming more popular among…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (310+ words) Tue, 01 Sep 2026 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government, the event will focus on the policies and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1523+ words) Kim Thomson 2026-09-01 170 While famed for its postcard-perfect sun, sand, and sea, Barbados is an island of remarkable contrasts and cultural vitality. From off-road safaris across historic parishes and subterranean cave adventures to bustling fishing villages and prestigious luxury resorts, this…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (234+ words) Sun, 23 Aug 2026 Europe remains the world’s leading leisure travel destination, accounting for around $2 trillion, or one-third, of global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), sponsored by Chase…...