Category Archives: Travel & Tourism

DXB delivers a strong start to 2025 with 23.4 million guests in Q1

People-first operations and community-wide collaboration power world’s busiest international airport

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 30 April 2025: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in the first quarter of 2025, maintaining strong momentum and reinforcing its position as the world’s leading international airport. The performance reflects both Dubai’s growing appeal as a global destination and DXB’s continued role as the gateway of choice for millions of travellers.

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Shurooq announces Al Rayaheen Retreat as the latest addition to the Sharjah Collection at Arabian Travel Market 2025 

Shurooq announces Al Rayaheen Retreat as the latest addition to the Sharjah Collection at Arabian Travel Market 2025 Updates also shared on Nomad in Kalba, partnership with The Lux Collective, and Mleiha National Park as a cornerstone of sustainable tourism


Dubai, 29 April 2025.

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the completion and addition of Al Rayaheen Retreat in Khorfakkan to the Sharjah Collection during its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2025). The announcement follows an ongoing extensive restoration and redevelopment programme, carried out in collaboration with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, to be completed by the end of Q2 this year elevating the visitor experience and enhancing the retreat’s cultural and architectural significance.

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Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2025

The 32nd edition of the event at the Dubai World Trade Centre features a record 2,800 exhibitors from 166 countries

His Highness: Guided by the vision of our leadership, Dubai continues to consolidate its position as a leading global destination for tourism and a key meeting point for industry stakeholders

“The longstanding success of ATM highlights Dubai’s pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships that drive the growth and advancement of the global tourism industry”

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musafir.com Unveils musafirtag – A Game-Changer Booking Tool for Travel Agents at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025

musafir.com Unveils musafirtag – A Game-Changer Booking Tool for Travel Agents at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025Next-gen agent tool, Emirates NDC access, Visa API integration, white-label solutions, and multi-GDS capabilities redefine travel distribution in the GCC

Mohanan VK, CEO SNTTA; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani Chairman and Co-Founder of musafir.com; Sachin Gadoya, CEO and Co-Founder of musafir.com; Raheesh Babu, COO musafir.com and Rashida Zahid VP – Operations musafir.com at the launch of musafirtag at Arabian Travel Market 2025 ( L-R)

Dubai, UAE – 28 April 2025: musafir.com, the UAE’s leading travel management platform, today announced the official launch of musafirtag, a next-generation booking tool tailored for travel agents, sub-agents, and reseller partners across the GCC and beyond. The unveiling took place at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, reinforcing musafir.com’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation in the region’s travel trade ecosystem.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani, Chairman and Co-Founder of musafir.com; Sachin Gadoya, CEO and Co-Founder of musafir.com (L-R)

Built for the modern travel professional, musafirtag combines robust Agent Tools, an intelligent Back Office, and a supplier-facing Extranet—all housed in one seamless interface. Travel agents gain access to a full inventory including Flights, Hotels, Transfers, Activities, and Visas, with real-time booking capabilities, scalable controls, and deep customization options.

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Qashio and Visa launch ‘Qashio for Travel’ to streamline and secure global travel payments at Arabian Travel Market 2025

Dubai, UAE – 28 April 2025Qashio, one of the leading providers of spend management solutions, in partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched Qashio for Travel, a next-generation payment platform built to address the unique operational and financial pain points in the travel industry.

Armin Moradi, CEO and Co-Founder of Qashio

The launch comes during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the region’s flagship travel and tourism event.

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