Demographics and digital behaviors in the Asia-Pacific region are evolving rapidly, transforming the way travel decisions are made. Shifting generational trends, the growing influence of social media, and the rise of artificial intelligence are all playing key roles. By 2025, Gen Z and Millennials are expected to account for half of the APAC population, with platforms like TikTok in countries such as Indonesia enabling direct bookings, while over 70% of APAC travelers use social media to plan their trips.

An Unforgettable Celebration of Luxury, Culture, and Samba. Step into a world of vibrant celebration, opulence, and authentic Brazilian culture at the Carnival-Themed Gala Event—a luxurious affair that blends the elegance of a gala with the energetic spirit of Brazil’s most iconic festival.

flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and worldwide, has announced signing an agreement with Safran, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. This agreement is to equip the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining flynas fleet with the latest-generation seats that set a new standard of comfort and convenience in the low-cost aviation. The seats’ new features were introduced during Arabian Travel Market, held in Dubai, in the presence of flynas Chairman, Ayed Al Jeaid, Bander Almohanna, Managing Director and CEO of flynas, and Safran Seats France EVP Quentin Munier.

A brand new feature at Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, the NextGen Investment Forum aims to inspire top leaders to come together and tackle the most pressing questions surrounding education, training, and talent retention in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry.
With 1 million new tourism jobs predicted by 2030, the Kingdom’s hospitality sector is facing some critical challenges. First, notable skill gaps are evident in specialised areas like hospitality management, digital competencies, and vocational training in tourism. Second, only 8.1% employed in the Saudi tourism industry are women, and third, Saudi Arabia’s youth unemployment rate remains around 16%, with limited vocational pathways in hospitality for young Saudis.