A Multi-Nation Visa Will Roll Out In The Middle East This Year

With just over a month to go before the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) opens its doors on 25th June, the government of Namibia has confirmed that the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba will headline the agenda. AHIF, which is known as the most influential annual gathering of hospitality industry investors, business leaders, government officials, bankers, and expert advisors on the African continent, typically welcomes delegates from over 50 countries for three days of high-level networking, formal business meetings and discussion of the all the latest trends and developments.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is forecasting an historic year for Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector this year, with the economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of almost $182BN. Reaching $182.1BN in 2024 represents an additional $8.1BN over its previous peak, affirming the sector’s significant role as an economic force, responsible for generating one in every 15 dollars of economic activity.

“The Isole Pontine are very special to me. I have been visiting Ventotene and Ponza, the larger two of the six islands, since I was a child, as my family was one of the first to buy property on Ventotene. My mother was born in Rome, and it’s where my parents first met. Even though we lived abroad all our lives, we always returned to Italy to visit relatives. My family’s a bit unusual in that Romans tend to holiday more in Ponza, whereas Ventotene is more Neapolitan.”

Chisinau International Airport and Aviation-Event will host the prestigious Aviation-Event 2024 RMO, uniting global aviation leaders in Moldova to address key industry challenges and innovations.

The Q1 2024 report from Lodging Econometrics shows a notable rise in the Middle East’s hotel construction pipeline, with a 5% increase in projects year-over-year. The region now boasts 612 projects totaling 144,222 rooms, reflecting robust growth in the hospitality sector.

The first Club Med in the Gulf States.

Carnival Corporation & plc has successfully equipped its entire fleet with Starlink, offering high-speed, reliable internet connectivity to enhance guest and crew experiences.

The premium edition of the Gemini generative AI chatbot will soon have the ability to build travel plans using plain language with a simple command.

Germany-based hotel group has incorporated AI system ‘Lisa’ with Like Magic platform.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts drives growth in the Middle East with new openings, midscale market focus, and sustainability initiatives, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Private aviation, despite its detractors, is the engine that drives business. In fact, Dublin Airport authorities recently dropped plans to limit private jets after corporate users said it would cause them to halt Irish expansion plans. Equally important, private aviation plays a critical role as a time machine for leisure flyers. UHNWs regularly jet between homes and vacation spots. However, flying privately also benefits occasional users.

Hopping between Gulf countries could soon be as easy as traveling through Europe's Schengen Area: just flash your passport at the entry point and seamlessly travel from one country to the next—no extra paper work required.