A 4.4 magnitude earthquake recently rattled Sulaymaniyah, sparking emergency responses, regional evaluations, and safety assessments across local infrastructure.

Discover how new 5-star hotel rules in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region preserve culture and boost jobs. Read the full guide here!

Erbil connects with Middle East cities, expanding its air travel network to Iraq from Türkiye and other countries, as stronger routes reshape tourism, business travel and regional connectivity.

Discover how Iraq revives its ancient healing heritage to pioneer a transformative wellness tourism industry, offering a fresh journey for global travelers.

Iraqi Airways Iran flights restore vital links for pilgrims, families and business travellers between both nations.

From restored historic alleys in Baghdad to Mosul’s revival and Kurdistan’s majestic peaks, discover Iraq’s ultimate heritage trail.

Ancient waters revived! Experience eco-tourism in Iraq’s Mesopotamian Marshes—glide through Chibayish on traditional canoes and stay in reed lodges.

Step into the cradle of civilization! Iraq’s Ur Tourist City creates a modern global gateway to ancient Sumerian wonders and heritage.

Unlock the cradle of civilization! Iraq’s expanded eVisa makes exploring ancient Ur, Babylon, and the southern marshes easier than ever.

Middle East tourism is set to benefit from an improved regional travel outlook after Emirates, flydubai and Etihad all re-established key routes to Kuwait, Iraq and a number of other countries following the cancellation of the planned attacks on Iran by the United States.

Iraq is preparing for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings as the country expects around 22 million pilgrims to arrive for this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage,

Iraq nominates five historic villages for UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages 2026, highlighting heritage, nature and rural travel opportunities.

Bahrain and Iraq travel have entered a new uncertain phase as Qatar Airways extends the suspension of passenger flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait through the first week of August 2026, with ongoing Middle East aviation challenges forcing continued disruption across key regional air routes.

Germany, France And More European Countries Are Entering Urgent Strategic Coordination As The US And Saudi Arabia’s second Consecutive Day Of Joint Strikes In Iraq Trigger New Tourism Shockwaves, Aviation Disruptions And Rising Travel Security Challenges Across Europe, with governments and travel industries preparing for possible fallout from growing Middle East instability.

Middle East tourism is at breaking point as Iraq, Bahrain and more Gulf nations face escalating regional tensions that are threatening energy markets, aviation operations and travel confidence across the region. Rising US-Iran conflict risks, growing security concerns and fears of wider disruption are creating uncertainty for airlines, travellers, hotels, businesses and local communities.