Global tourism grows 5% in first nine months of 2025, led by Africa and Europe

 

International tourism continued its steady recovery in 2025, with international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) up 5% in January–September compared with the same period in 2024 and 3% above pre-pandemic 2019.

Emirates honours the 54th UAE Eid Al Etihad with sky-high celebrations

 

Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2025: Honouring a united journey that spans 54years, Emirates will be celebrating UAE Eid Al Etihad on 2 December, with traditional Emirati sweet treats served inflight for all customers, an array of traditional dishes in the Emirates’ Dubai lounges, and a curated catalogue of Emirati music, podcasts and movies available on ice.

A dream vacation in Crete with LOT Polish Airlines! Book a direct flight from Warsaw to Heraklion now

 

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  LOT Polish Airlines launches the sale of tickets for flights connecting Warsaw and Heraklion.

A Forest Fairytale in the Greek Mountains

 

MANNA ARCADIA A fairytale in the Greek mountains This festive season, trade the crowded cities for the serene magic of the Greek mountains.   Experience forest serenity and the luxury of stillness.

airBaltic Continues Recruitment, Offering up to 200 Cabin Crew Positions

 

As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, now offering up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions across its bases in all three Baltic States – Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania). These positions are planned to be filled by the summer season of 2026.

Northern Lights Cruises Immerse You in the Tranquil Beauty of the Arctic, Offering Breathtaking Views of Snow-Covered Mountains and Untouched Wilderness

 

Northern Lights cruises offer an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Arctic, where breathtaking views of snow-covered mountains and pristine wilderness await at every turn.

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia returns to Riyadh in 2026

 

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading hospitality investment conference, will return to the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh from 20–22 April 2026.

Airports lead a new era of performance management — with the passenger at the core

At the 2025 ACI Airports Innovate conference taking place in Busan, Republic of Korea from 25‑27 November, ACI EUROPE has renewed its call for a mind shift on capacity and performance management at Europe’s airports, with the passenger at the heart of this vision.

IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026: The Ultimate Event for Attractions Industry Professionals, All You Need To Know

 

Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s thriving cultural and entertainment hub, is preparing to host the first-ever IAAPA Expo Middle East in March 2026, marking a major milestone for the region’s tourism and attractions sector.

DestinationNext 2025 highlights event impact as strategic priority for DMOs

 

Event impact is emerging as one of the most strategic issues for destination marketing and management organisations (DMOs), according to the 2025 update of DestinationNext, the semi-annual futures study published by Destinations International (DI).