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Travel & Tourism

2025 Year-End Analysis: GCC Travel Enters a New Era of Sustained Demand and Decentralised Growth

Dubai, UAE, January 5th, 2026 – Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according to new analysis from Dragonpass, the world’s leading provider of digital airport ecosystem platforms.

Drawing on anonymised traveller data across six GCC markets, Dragonpass’ latest data reveals a region now operating at high travel intensity for more than half the year, while demand increasingly spreads beyond the traditional gateway airports that have long defined regional aviation.

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AIR INDIA EXPRESS LAUNCHES SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOREXCESS BAGGAGE

The special offer allows guests to pre-book 5 kg/10 kg extra baggage at attractive rates for travel from the Middle East to India.

03-January-2026:New Year, new offers, and more reasons to pack for longer holidays. Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, announces a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive discounts. This offer is open for bookings made till 31st January 2026 for travel between 16th January and 10th March 2026, and can be made on the airline’s award-winning website, www.airindiaexpress.com, mobile app and on all major booking channels and is subject to availability.

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MENA Business Travel Spending Climbs as Region Gears Up for 2026 Growth

musafir.com  outlines how rising MICE activity, cross-border strategy sessions and high-impact collaboration are reshaping corporate travel in the Middle East

29 December 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Based on its corporate travel data and booking trends, musafir.com  reports that business travel spending across the Middle East has surged by nearly 20% in 2025, signalling strong momentum as the region moves into 2026. The growth is being driven by a sharp rise in MICE activity, large-scale industry events, and cross-border leadership and strategy sessions, positioning the Middle East as a preferred hub for global corporate engagement.

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Thailand Expands Countdown 2026 Celebrations With Festive Experiences Across the CountryBangkok, January 2026

Thailand is preparing to welcome the New Year with an expansive calendar of Countdown 2026 celebrations, inviting travellers from the Middle East to experience the country’s festive spirit beyond its best-known cities. From historic towns and mountain viewpoints to riverside provinces and regional centres, the nationwide programme offers diverse ways to celebrate the arrival of 2026.

Ring in the New Year at the most Iconic locations in Thailand

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Amadeus Gulf Hosts Pink October Bowling Event Celebrating Women in the Travel Industry

Dubai, UAE: Amadeus Gulf marked Pink October with a series of community-focused bowling events held in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, bringing together women travel professionals from leading agencies across the UAE. The initiative, themed “Empowering the Women Network,” aimed to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, and strengthen professional bonds within the travel community.

The Abu Dhabi event took place at Khalifa International Bowling Centre, followed by the Dubai edition at Dubai Bowling Centre. Both evenings opened with an impactful awareness session on breast cancer led by a healthcare professional, highlighting preventive measures and the importance of regular checkups. This was followed by a lively bowling competition and a networking dinner, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie, connection, and empowerment.

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