TravTalk Middle East

As social media increasingly influences global travel planning, destinations are now competing not only through infrastructure, culture, or experiences, but also through digital visibility and visual appeal. A new global study by PlayersTime highlights how Instagram and TikTok engagement are reshaping tourism trends, destination branding, and traveller behaviour across intern...

Etihad Rail has revealed the first official uniforms for its passenger-facing teams, offering one of the clearest public signals yet that the UAE’s long-awaited passenger rail network is moving closer to launch.

Etihad Rail unveiled the new uniforms on 25 May 2026 ahead of the introduction of passenger services across the UAE, with the designs set to be worn by onboard...

Abu Dhabi is increasingly positioning its outer regions as key leisure and staycation destinations as travellers seek slower, nature-led, and experience-driven holidays during long weekends and festive breaks. Ahead of Eid Al Adha, the emirate is now spotlighting Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region through a curated tourism campaign targeting domestic and regional travellers.<...

Regional airlines continue strengthening short-haul connectivity across the Middle East as demand rises for affordable travel between secondary cities and regional capitals. Air Arabia Egypt has now expanded its network with a new direct service connecting Alexandria and Amman.

Air Arabia Egypt announced the launch of four weekly non-stop flights between Alexandria and...

Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Madagascar, hosting its first session in the country’s Ivato International Airport (TNR). The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport pr...