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Tourism

News and analysis of the global tourism industry, including emerging travel trends and sector developments

The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The UAE capital's hospitality sector was supported by 'steadier domestic and government-linked demand'. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi tops UAE occupancy rates in first half amid war fallout

EconomyAugust 11, 2026
Indian passport holders can save on the cost of entering the UAE under a new programme from DCT Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Free UAE visas, hotel stays and travel insurance: Who is eligible?

TravelAugust 11, 2026
Al Barza can accommodate up to 300 guests, reflecting the traditional role of the majlis as a place for discussion and consultation. Photo: Qasr Al Watan

Abu Dhabi palace named among world’s top 100 travel spots

CultureAugust 06, 2026
Sajjad Hassan, 16, with his wooden boat in Al Chibayish, Iraq. Photo: Azhar Al Rubaie
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Meet The Marshes Boy, the teen championing Iraq's ancient wetlands

LifestyleAugust 01, 2026
Syria’s first classic motorcycle rally began in Damascus, with more than 100 professional riders from several Arab countries. Sana

Revving up: Syria launches motorcycle rally in drive to promote tourism

MENAJuly 24, 2026
Dubai is offering a range of deals to residents who bring friends and family to the city. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai offers Dh3,000 discount deals to residents inviting family to visit

UAEJuly 21, 2026
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for UAE residents this summer. Unsplash

More UAE holidaymakers choose Asia over Europe due to prices and visa hurdles

BusinessJuly 01, 2026
The Etihad Rail station in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play00:28

Etihad Rail: Fujairah tourism and hospitality sectors anticipate boost from launch

UAEJune 25, 2026
Dubai's tourism sector is poised for an increase in travellers. AFP

Tourists eager to return to Dubai after travel warnings scrapped

UAEJune 21, 2026
Cayo Santa Maria is a 16km strip of white, sandy beaches off the northern coast of Cuba. Photo: Abdulla Ali Bin Haidar Group

Cuba turns to foreign capital to rescue collapsing tourism industry

PropertyJune 17, 2026
Kansas City Stadium, Missouri. Kansas City is one of the host cities of the FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. EPA
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World Cup economics: The gap between promise and reality

Business ExtraJune 10, 2026
The ruins of Jaabar Citadel on Syria's Lake Assad reservoir in Raqqa province. AFP

Syria sets up tourism police unit amid plans to build new attractions

EconomyJune 03, 2026
Chris Hemsworth visited Zayed National Museum on Saadiyat Island as part of his latest tour of the emirate. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Chris Hemsworth tours Zayed National Museum and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Pop CultureJune 02, 2026
The Arabian Travel Market attracts thousands of visitors each year. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X

Dubai's Arabian Travel Market rescheduled for September after Iran war delay

UAEMay 21, 2026
Yas Island will see the Sphere Abu Dhabi opening by end of 2029. The emirate is adding several new attractions to boost tourism numbers. Photo: Yas Island
Play01:29

Abu Dhabi's tourism plans for 2030 on course despite war uncertainty

BusinessMay 14, 2026
An artist rendering of Sphere Abu Dhabi and its LED-studded screens on Yas Island. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi
Play01:41

Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in 2029

Music & On-stageMay 14, 2026
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