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Pakistan-Saudi visa agreement signed in New York will remove visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports, following talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
China outbound travel is forecast to hit 170 million trips by 2026 as an expanded 45-country visa-waiver list, a nine-day Spring Festival and improved connectivity spur demand.
GCC stopover tourism is accelerating as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait turn airports into multi-country stopover destinations to boost non-oil growth.
Aroya Cruises' inaugural Arabian Gulf voyage will sail on Feb 21, 2026, marking Saudi Arabia's major entry into Gulf cruise tourism and linking Dubai, Jeddah, Yanbu, Dammam and Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia is pushing AI in Saudi tourism as part of a regional strategy presented at the 52nd UN Tourism Regional Commission in Kuwait City, linking technology with sustainable growth and investment.
Saudi Arabia hotel pipeline is set to grow by about 94,500 rooms, with luxury properties dominating as the Kingdom pursues Vision 2030 visitor targets.
Middle East luxury travel is surging as Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE roll out secluded Red Sea resorts, refined Omani getaways and exclusive UAE staycations for discerning travellers.
Saudi rail expansion continues as Saudi Arabia awards a €1.3 billion contract to Talgo for 20 new high-speed trains for the Haramain High-Speed Railway.
Reintroducing VAT-free shopping could bring an estimated £7 billion a year to the UK, boosting retail, airlines and hospitality while helping the country compete with European rivals.
GCC travel safety warnings for 2026 highlight cities and border zones visitors should avoid, with Riyadh, Jeddah, Muscat and several Bahraini districts singled out.
Hilton opens two new hotels in Makkah, nearly doubling its presence in the Holy City with two Wirgan Hospitality-owned properties aimed at pilgrims and travelers.
