Tourism Events in the Region

Past CIDH Events

  • Middle East Tourism Shifts From Resilience to Rebound at Arabian Travel Market 2026
    Tourism leaders at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai said the region is moving past a difficult year into a new phase of growth. UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri summed up the mood as the show closed: “We’re taking off.” He said hotel occupancy across the seven emirates…
  • Oman Health Exhibition 2026 Puts Medical Tourism in Focus
    The Oman Health Exhibition & Conference 2026 was held on 21–23 September at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organised by CONNECT, the event aims to connect local patients with world-class healthcare expertise. Its programme included a session on international experience in health tourism. The conference discussed medical tourism, while the exhibition showcased healthcare innovations…
  • Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia Returns to Riyadh With Barista Championship and Expanded Programme
    Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia took place on 15–17 September 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). The Ministry of Tourism served as strategic partner. The event brought together hotel operators, developers, procurement teams, manufacturers and suppliers, as growth in the Kingdom’s tourism and hospitality sectors creates new demand across the…
  • Inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh Brings Global Travel Trade to Saudi Arabia
    The first WTM Spotlight Riyadh was held on 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre. It brought together global and regional travel leaders, buyers and suppliers to explore both inbound and outbound travel. The event is organised by RX, which also runs WTM London and Arabian Travel Market. It was expected…