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Preparedness and collaboration underpin resilience of GCC tourism and hold key to sector’s future, say policymakers at ATM 2026

Preparedness and multilateral collaboration were at the top of the agenda on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as policymakers from the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the United Nations (UN) examined the resilience and long-term trajectory of the GCC’s tourism industry. The 33rd edition of ATM is being hosted at […]
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Georgia Sees an Increase in Tourism from GCC Visitors

Georgia is emerging as one of the fastest-growing destinations for travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC. Data suggests that in 2025 Georgia welcomed 145,513 visits from the Gulf countries, representing 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. According to the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA), the country welcomed a 7.8 million international
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Anime Tourism Invites the Arab World to Japan

The Anime & Manga Spot Summit & Expo held in Tokyo’s bustling neighborhood of Ikebukuro invites Middle Eastern anime fans to experience anime tourism, creating an exclusive and welcoming festival for international fans. Japanese animation (anime) has long captured the hearts of Middle Eastern fans through the adventures of Detective Conan, Doraemon, and many more
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ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its extensive conference programme for ATM 2026, outlining a multi-stage agenda which will shape the future of the global travel and tourism industry.   ATM 2026, which will take place from May 4 to 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will host a conference programme featuring actionable insights, data-driven […]
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Liwa International Festival 2025–2026: A Spectacular Desert Celebration of Speed, Heritage, and Adventure

Image Credit : WAM Every winter, the vast golden dunes of Liwa transform into a buzzing hub of excitement, energy, and Emirati culture. The Liwa International Festival 2025–2026, one of the UAE’s most anticipated annual events, returns this December, promising a thrilling fusion of motorsports, heritage, and family entertainment in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s […]
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Italy tourism set to register record €60.4 billion in 2025

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Amid global sector recovery International visitor spending in Italy is expected to reach a record €60.4 billion in 2025, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), highlighting a substantial recovery for the country’s tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest WTTC Economic Impact Research projects that the overall travel […]
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UAE tourism set to hit record $62 billion in 2025

Arnold Pinto
As regional growth accelerates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents a 37% increase over the previous peak, which was last recorded in 2019. […]
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Shaikha Al Nowais meets with Chinese Ambassador to strengthen tourism collaboration and global partnerships for resilient tourism

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Her Excellency Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General elect of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, met with His Excellency Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the UAE, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on advancing collaboration in the tourism sector and explored opportunities to forge partnerships that foster cultural and tourism […]
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Arabian Travel Market underscores the vital role of Asia Pacific in the future of tourism as international travel is set to reach US$2.5 trillion by 2029

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The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth, with spending on international travel forecast to hit US$2.5 trillion and domestic travel to reach US$4.3 trillion by 2029, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International. Outbound travel from APAC is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7%, with intra-regional journeys expected to […]
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H.E. Bin Touq holds high-level meetings in Cyprus and Greece to strengthen economic partnerships and expand tourism collaboration

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H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, held bilateral meetings with ministers from the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Greece to explore avenues for enhancing economic and investment cooperation. Discussions focused on emerging sectors such as innovation, digital infrastructure, food security, renewable energy, smart tourism
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Tourism spending in the Middle East is projected to reach US$350 billion by 2030, according to a new travel industry report

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A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) predicts that by 2030, total tourism spend in the Middle East will be 50% higher than in 2024, generating expenditure of nearly US$350 billion. The ATM Travel Trends Report 2025 reveals insights into the trends and transformations redefining the travel sector […]
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Third Edition of Investopia Europe kicks off in Milan advancing strategic partnerships and exploring opportunities in new economy, tourism, and entrepreneurship

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Investopia organised the third edition of Investopia Europe at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan, with an aim to strengthen economic partnerships between the UAE, Italy, and European markets in key and fast-growing sectors, particularly the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, SMEs, the creative economy, technology, and