Renewed U.S.–Iran attacks raise new concerns for Gulf aviation, tourism and traveller confidence as...
Author - Juergen Steinmetz
Saudi Tourism: Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality Sector Expands...
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector expanded 22.7% in Q1 2026 despite Iran war tensions, backed...
Ex-Saudia Boeing 777s in Iran Signal Gulf Aviation Shift
Iran’s reported acquisition of ex-Saudia Boeing 777s exposes the limits of U.S. aviation sanctions...
Saudi Arabia Bets on AI to Shape the Future of Global Tourism
Saudi Arabia’s AI Tourism Vision signals a shift from rapid tourism expansion to AI-led...
Saudi-China Tourism Cooperation Gains Momentum Under Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia is expanding tourism cooperation with China, targeting high-spending visitors as...
Riyadh Air Takes Off: Saudi Arabia’s New National Carrier...
Riyadh Air launches operations with its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marking a major milestone for...
Saudi Tourism’s Quiet Shift: Riyadh Air, Leadership...
Saudi tourism is growing, but insiders question leadership changes, Riyadh Air challenges, delayed...
Saudi Tourism Leadership Change: Abdullah Al Hagbani Takes Over...
Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin is leaving after seven years. Acting CEO Abdullah Al...
How Eid Al-Adha Inspires Unity, Faith, and Global Tourism in a...
Eid Al-Adha marks the end of Hajj and celebrates faith, sacrifice, and unity. The holiday also has...
Saudia Becomes First Middle East Airline to Fly Airbus A321XLR
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle...
Saudia Becomes First Middle East and Africa Operator of the...
Saudia has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the...
WTTC: Middle East Tourism Booms in 2025 as Saudi Arabia Leads...
WTTC reports strong Middle East tourism growth in 2025 led by Saudi Arabia, but Iran-related...
Saudi Arabia Breaks Ground on Luxury NUMAJ Hotel in AlUla Amid...
AlUla Development Company begins construction on NUMAJ, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel...
Saudi Arabia Aviation Boom Sparks Pilot Shortage and Raises Long...
Saudi Arabia is rapidly expanding its aviation sector, increasing demand for pilots and training...
Tourism as a Global Force for Peace | Leadership, Resilience...
Discover how global tourism leaders, local communities, and millions of workers make tourism a...
NEOM Scaled Back: Saudi Arabia Rethinks $500B Mega Project Amid...
Saudi Arabia is scaling back its ambitious NEOM mega-project following contract cancellations and...
Iran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Aviation, Tourism and Global...
Flights are being rerouted, tourism is slowing and global markets are feeling the pressure. Here’s...
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Boom Faces War, Risk and a Changing World
An in-depth look at how Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing tourism industry is being reshaped by regional...
Where to Travel Safely in 2026: Cultural Destinations from...
In a shifting global landscape shaped by conflict, travelers are redefining cultural tourism. This...
Riyadh Air Targets Global Expansion as Gulf Aviation Faces...
As geopolitical tensions disrupt Gulf air traffic, Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air is quietly...
Jazeera Airways Moves Flights to Saudi Airport After Kuwait...
Jazeera Airways will operate flights from Qaisumah Airport in Saudi Arabia after Kuwait...
eTurboNews Partners with Travel China Daily to Reach 210,000...
The partnership between eTurboNews and Travel China Daily connects global tourism media with...
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Strikes Across Middle East...
Explosions rocked the Middle East as Iran launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across...
Private Jet “Rescue Flights”: Crisis Evacuations or PR Campaigns?
Private jet charter companies promote costly “rescue flights” during Gulf travel disruptions. Are...
Saudi Arabia Tourism Hit by War, Travel Warnings and Regional...
Saudi Arabia’s massive tourism investments under Vision 2030 face growing challenges as war, travel...
US Urges Americans to Leave 13 Countries Immediately Amid...
The U.S. government is urging citizens to leave 13 Middle Eastern countries immediately as regional...
Germany Coordinates Gulf Evacuations as World Tourism Network...
Germany is organizing evacuation routes via Saudi Arabia for citizens stranded in the UAE and Qatar...
Mass Explosion in Riyadh Raises Fears Over Iran Conflict and...
Explosion in Riyadh sparks concerns over Iran war escalation, air traffic disruptions, tourism...
10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Middle East
The Middle East is full of culture and colors, as every corner has a perfect photo moment. It has...
Saudi Arabia All-Inclusive Resorts: Can the Red Sea Rival Egypt?
Saudi Arabia is entering the all-inclusive resort market with premium Red Sea projects challenging...
Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum 2026: Vision 2030...
Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia reports record aviation growth. With Riyadh...
Flynas Syria Launch Signals Reopening of Syrian Aviation Market
Flynas partners with Syrian civil aviation authorities to launch Flynas Syria, a new low-cost...
Flights Suspended to Dubai, Riyadh as Middle East Tensions Rise
Major airlines suspend and reroute flights to Dubai, Riyadh and other Middle East destinations amid...
Trump Resorts Expand Across Gulf and Asia, Raising Ethics...
Trump-branded resorts are expanding across Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE and the Maldives, raising...
Economy Class Airline Seat Comparison: Japan Airlines, ANA...
Compare economy class seats on short- and long-haul flights at Japan Airlines, ANA, Riyadh Air...
How Saudi Arabia’s New Beach Operator Regulations Compares...
Saudi Arabia introduces its first Beach Operators’ Requirements, setting global standards for...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Global Travel and...
As the world faces war, political division, and environmental challenges, eTurboNews and the World...
Saudi Arabian Tourists Explore Namibia as an Authentic Travel...
Namibia is emerging as a new long-haul destination for travelers from Saudi Arabia, reflecting...
Saudi Arabia Is Now Leading the World Into the Age of Flying Cars
Saudi Arabia is taking the lead in the global shift from road to sky. Through a groundbreaking...
Saudi Arabia Is Now Leading the World Into the Age of Flying Cars
Saudi Arabia is taking the lead in the global shift from road to sky. Through a groundbreaking...
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort Opens, Advancing Saudi...
InterContinental has opened one of the first resorts on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, marking a new...
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort Opens, Advancing Saudi...
InterContinental has opened one of the first resorts on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, marking a new...
AI To Take Over Riyadh Air: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish...
Riyadh Air is crashing into the aviation world with a wild claim — it’s the first airline built...
AI To Take Over Riyadh Air: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish...
Riyadh Air is crashing into the aviation world with a wild claim — it’s the first airline built...
Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia Drive New Era of Gulf Tourism...
Iran is deepening maritime tourism ties with Oman and exploring new openings with Saudi Arabia as...
Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia Drive New Era of Gulf Tourism...
Iran is deepening maritime tourism ties with Oman and exploring new openings with Saudi Arabia as...
How Saudi Billions Are Quietly Reshaping the Caribbean?
Foreign investment is reshaping the Caribbean far beyond beaches and brochures. Saudi-linked deals...
How Saudi Billions Are Quietly Reshaping the Caribbean?
Foreign investment is reshaping the Caribbean far beyond beaches and brochures. Saudi-linked deals...
Russia–Saudi Tourist Flow Could Triple Under Proposed Visa-Free...
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has announced that tourist traffic between...
Russia–Saudi Tourist Flow Could Triple Under Proposed Visa-Free...
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has announced that tourist traffic between...
