Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced its 2027 theme, Travel without boundaries: Shaping global travel through experience, reflecting how travellers’ interests, passions and expectations are reshaping where, why and how people travel, while also creating business opportunities across the tourism industry. Taking place from 3–6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2027 will explore how destinations and businesses can respond to these changing motivations by developing experiences that attract visitors, encourage spending, and create lasting value for local communities.

The latest addition to the Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys programme designed by The Luminaire, these six-day journeys offer guests an intimate exploration of the country through two unique lenses: one of astronomy and astrology, and another of craft, conservation and contemporary mountain culture. Each experience is led by distinguished experts, from leading professors and astrologers to Mandarin Oriental’s Honey Sommelier (Khalid Samata, honey maker and founder of HIVE Restaurant at Selfridges.)

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, has begun its first winter season in the Mediterranean with its ship, AROYA, departing Galataport Istanbul on 18 October. Featuring six-, seven- and eight-night voyages between Istanbul and Alexandria, the season combines cultural discovery across Türkiye and Egypt with a Remarkably Arabian experience at sea.

Free virtual work experience is connecting young people with hotel placements and jobs, as the partnership earns a nomination at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.

New collaboration will connect Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with the Yas Express shuttle network, making it easier for residents and guests to reach Yas Island’s attractions, hotels, and experiences

Lycabettus Restaurant at Andronis Luxury Suites become Greece’s only Two MICHELIN Star restaurant, while Lauda Restaurant at Andronis Boutique Hotel earns One MICHELIN Star. ANDRONIS proudly announces a landmark achievement in Greek gastronomy, with two of its signature restaurants in Santorini receiving a total of three MICHELIN Stars in the newly unveiled MICHELIN Guide Greece 2027. In a historic recognition, Lycabettus Restaurant, located at Andronis Luxury Suites in Oia, has been awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, becoming the only restaurant in Greece to hold this distinction. Meanwhile, Lauda Restaurant, located at Andronis Boutique Hotel, has earned One MICHELIN Star, further establishing ANDRONIS as a leading destination for exceptional culinary experiences.

Qatar Airways today announced the next phase of its expansion in Australia, with plans to launch direct passenger services between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) from 15 December 2027. Western Sydney becomes Qatar Airways’ seventh gateway in Australia, alongside Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL), and Canberra (CBR).