Abu Dhabi’s Inaugural Travel & Tourism Week Set to Drive Economic Impact for the Emirate

Six travel tech startups announced fundraises over the past week of more than $222 million. 

Online travel agency Goibibo announced this week that it has signed Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador.

The holidays have come early this year for Capital One cardholders when the credit card company launched its first-ever travel sale offering up to $200 off flights and hotels around the world.

Ras Al Khaimah was today awarded Silver Certification under EarthCheck’s Sustainable Destinations program - the world’s leading scientific benchmarking and certification program for tourism destinations.

“Responsible growth and environmental stewardship can exist in harmony, by making smart changes from the ground up,” says Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) CEO Raki Phillips.

Gulf countries are forming a new “bloc” dedicated to furthering the region’s tourism sector. The much-anticipated ‘GCC zone’ unified visa should be announced by December to tie together the GCC states: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.

Those suffering from hair loss have found both comfort and results from visiting Hårklinikken clinics around the world. The company is expanding and currently has location in California, New York, Florida, Iceland, the UAE and Denmark. The Beverly Hills location just opened and a Miami location is in the works. Danish founder Lars Skjøth has created clinics that incorporate Scandinavian design elements to create a soothing atmosphere that is anything but medicinal. The products incorporate natural ingredients and the extracts are customized for each client. Skjøth explains the popularity of the program and the results you can expect.

Dubai’s tourism corporation has just signed a long-term collaboration with Spanish football club Real Madrid. The entrepreneurial emirate linked with the team the day after it was announced that Spain will be one of the joint-hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Experience Abu Dhabi has teamed up with legendary artist, songwriter and producer will.i.am to unveil and celebrate its biggest events season yet, with more than 150 back-to-back events taking place across the emirate over the next six months. Packed with a diverse line-up of activities and experiences for every resident and visitor, the latest edition of Abu Dhabi Calendar combines perfect sunny weather with highlights including Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts headlined by Ava Max, Tiësto and Foo Fighters, thrilling NBA and UFC events, cultural festivals, interactive family shows, and more unmissable performances.

With summer officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to cooler temperatures and cozier destinations—whether you’re packing it up to glimpse fall foliage in New England, hit the pavement with an urban getaway, find a charming cabin on a mountain or in the woods, or jet-set to tropical places to stop summer from ever ending.

During a historic visit to Saudi Arabia earlier this week, Israel’s Minister of Tourism said that it is the travel industry that can thaw the frosty relations between the two countries. Haim Katz’s visit marked the most senior member of the Israeli government to visit the Gulf kingdom.

Every year on September 27th, the United Nations observes World Tourism Day to acknowledge tourism’s significant role in promoting growth and cultural awareness. The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is “Tourism and Green Investments,” emphasizing the importance of directing investments towards the well-being of people, the planet, and prosperity.