Abu Dhabi to launch air taxi operations next year
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Archer Aviation, a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, signed a framework agreement in Abu Dha ...
Global Village Extends Season 28 by a week
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has extended its ...
Grand Millennium Business Bay honoured at TripAdvisor awards
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Announcing its outstanding achievements at the 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor, Grand Millennium Business Bay said it secured ...
GCC hospitality sector booming, say reports
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry, with insights from Deloitte and STR demo ...
Saudi Pavilion to host over 700 events at Expo 2025 Osaka
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
With about one year to go until the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka, the Saudi Arabia Pavilion announced that it will host an ambitious programme of o ...
Iniala Hotels joins Travel Connections Arabia’s portfolio of luxury properties
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Iniala Hotels has appointed TCA (Travel Connections Arabia) Group of Companies subsidiary, TCA Hotels & Resorts, to present Iniala Beach Hous ...
Five-year Schengen visas for Saudi, Bahrain, Oman citizens
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
The European Union has announced five-year Schengen visas for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain that allow them to visit the bloc seve ...
Etihad introduces A380 double-decker service to New York
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Etihad Airways flight EY1 from Abu Dhabi to New York arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 22, heralding the start of the air ...
Rixos The Palm Dubai honoured for ‘Customer Excellence’
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites has received the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2023. With an overall score of 4. ...
UAE travel & tourism sector GDP share to hit $64bn
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
The UAE's Travel and Tourism sector will continue to grow at pace in 2024 with its GDP contribution set to reach over AED236 billion ($64.26 bill ...
Vienna Lounge, Petra Lounge win Priority Pass Excellence Awards
Mon, 22 Apr 2024
Collinson's Priority Pass program, known for its commitment to enhancing airport experiences, recently unveiled the winners of its Priority ...
Global Restaurant Investment Forum in Riyadh next week
Sun, 21 Apr 2024
The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) has announced its return to Riyadh as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 20 ...
Mövenpick in Oman launches Nove Spa experience
Sun, 21 Apr 2024
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat has launched its spa experience with the opening of the Nove Spa. < ...
Emirates makes key appointments for commercial operations teams
Sun, 21 Apr 2024
Emirates has announced new movements in its commercial teams across Europe, Africa, and East Asia in line with the airline’s strong growt ...
Emirates says its regular flight schedule restored
Sun, 21 Apr 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has announced that the airline's regular flight schedules have been restored as of Saturday. ...
Dubai team's prompt actions help minimise travel disruptions
Sun, 21 Apr 2024
Dubai's air, land, and seaport officers ensured a smooth passenger flow despite recent bad weather, ensuring minimal disruptions for travel ...
Gulf Air, BAS in deal for aircraft maintenance training
Sat, 20 Apr 2024
Bahrain's national carrrier Gulf Air has announced that it has sealed a strategic partnership with BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre ...
Malaysia to unveil new tower, larger than Dubai's Burj Al Arab
Sat, 20 Apr 2024
Leading international property consultancy LH1 Global has annnounced that one of South East Asia’s most iconic buildings, The Sail, is se ...
Tobias Ernst appointed Director of Operations at Shangri-La Jeddah
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Shangri La Jeddah has appointed a new Director of Operations to spearhead its operational initiatives while implementing strategic plans to drive ...
Global Health Alliance celebrates ‘power of partnerships’ at Berlin event
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, celebrated its 20th anniversary th ...
Alstom lands Jeddah Airport's APM system upgrade contract
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Alstom, a global leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions, has announced that it has secured a major contract to boost the capacity o ...
Emirates re-starts check-in at Dubai International
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Dubai-based Emirates airline has announced that customers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) can now check in for their flights.& ...
Bahrain airport wins top honours at World Airport Awards
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has won the award for the 'Best Airport Staff in the Middle East 2024' from Skytrax for the second ...
Flydubai resumes partial operations from Dubai
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Dubai-based flydubai airline has resumed partial operations from Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 10 am this morning. ...
Abu Dhabi's Zayed Airport stays fully operational
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi remains fully operational despite recent adverse weather conditions in the country, a Wam news agency ...
Boeing buys 35.6m litres of blended sustainable aviation fuel
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million litres) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 US commercial operati ...
Emirates suspends check-in at Dubai International today
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Dubai-based Emirates airline is suspending check-in for passengers departing Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 8:00 am on April 17 until m ...
Madinah forum to elevate pilgrim experience
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is hosting a three-day Umrah and Ziyarah forum in Madinah starting April 22. It is a key part of Saudi Visio ...
Diriyah Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo named UN Tourism Ambassador
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo has been appointed a United Nations Tourism Ambassador during the first UN Sustainability week in New ...
Dubai's RMAL Hospitality introduces two-day weekend for employees
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
RMAL Hospitality, a renowned leader in the food and beverage industry, has introduced a two-day weekend for all staff members, spanning across it ...
The Luminaire launches immersive travel experiences in Italy
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Luxury travel company, The Luminaire, has partnered with Mandarin Oriental to create unique and transformative experiences for a growing number o ...
Maldives reports record tourist numbers this year
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
The Maldives, renowned for its idyllic beaches and luxurious Maldives Hotels, has announced a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals, setting a n ...
Vitor Lourenço is EATX’s new Group Beverage Manager
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Homegrown hospitality group in Dubai, EATX, has promoted its Beverage Manager to Group Beverage Manager on the strength of his 16 years of experi ...
Luxury travel market growing at 8.9% says analysis
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
The luxury travel market is estimated to reach $1650.5 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2022 to 2031, according to an Allied Mar ...
Adventure tourism market to hit $5 trillion in 2032: report
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
The global adventure tourism market, which reached $1,236.6 billion in 2023, is expected hit $5,263 billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate ( ...
Rotana partners with Chef’s Eye to reduce food waste
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and ...
Gulf Air, pilots' union conclude negotiations
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Gulf Air Pilots Trade Union (GAPTU) have announced that they had reached a positi ...
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort names new General Manager
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah has welcomed a Sofitel veteran as the new General Manager to oversee its luxury beach resort &nda ...
Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024 hits $108 million in sales
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024, which concluded its 34th edition on April 13, recorded major success in revitalising the retail sector and com ...
Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon reopen airspace
Sun, 14 Apr 2024
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon have reopened their airspace on Sunday after closing it late on Saturday as Iran launched drone and missile attacks ag ...
Top luxury wedding planners head to Zimbabwe for key event
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
Some of the world's top wedding planners are heading to Zimbabwe to attend the 10th Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress to be ...
UAE-Saudi weekly flights soar 13.3% to 383 during Ramadan
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is witnessing a noticeable surge amid increasing demand from those wishing to perform Umrah rituals ...
UAE businesses brace for Eid surge
Mon, 08 Apr 2024
Businesses in the UAE are anticipating a significant surge in activity during Eid, which brings about a palpable sense of joy and festivity, ac ...
McArthurGlen launches EID Campaign 2024
Mon, 08 Apr 2024
McArthurGlen, Europe's leader in designer outlet shopping, has announced the launch of its EID Campaign 2024, which is celebration of luxur ...
Thakher Development's $7bn Makkah project on fast-track
Sun, 07 Apr 2024
Saudi-based Thakher Development Company has announced that steady progress is being made on its SAR26 billion ($7 billion) premium development, ...
Work in full swing at teamLab Borderless' Jeddah museum
Sat, 06 Apr 2024
Work is currently underway on a major new museum being developed by the Saudi Ministry of Culture and art collective teamLab in Jeddah Historic ...
Air Arabia Egypt launches direct flights to Istanbul
Sat, 06 Apr 2024
Leading low-cost carrier Air Arabia Egypt has begun its first non-stop flight to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul fr ...
Dubai welcomes 3.67m overnight visitors in first two months
Sat, 06 Apr 2024
Dubai had welcomed a total of 3.67 million overnight visitors during the first two months of the year, thus registering an increase of over 18% ...
Cheval Collection joins Global Hotel Alliance
Fri, 05 Apr 2024
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which this year marks its 20th anniversary, is expan ...
Travel & tourism set to break all records in 2024, says WTTC
Fri, 05 Apr 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for travel and tourism in 2024, with the sector’s glob ...
TBO hosts Iftars for MEA travel agents in 11 major cities
Thu, 04 Apr 2024
TBO.com, a travel distribution platform, recently hosted a series of TBO Iftars in its top 11 markets for its valued partners in the Middle Eas ...
Emirates gears up for Eid Al Fitr, to fly 19 additional flights
Thu, 04 Apr 2024
Emirates will expand its schedules across the region with 19 additional flights during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday period. This yea ...
Norwegian resumes flights from Munich to Spanish cities
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
The Scandinavian airline Norwegian is expanding its range of flights from Munich with immediate effect. In addition to its three Scandin ...
Dubai's ultra-glam FIVE LUXE beachfront resort opens
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
Framed against breath-taking vistas of the shimmering Arabian Gulf and iconic landmarks, Ain Dubai and Palm Jumeirah, FIVE LUXE officially open ...
Emirates to serve up flavours of Eid onboard and in lounges
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
Emirates has lined up an array of regional flavours onboard, traditional Eid dishes in the lounges, and new Arabic movies and TV series on ice, w ...
ENVI Lodges launches luxury nature camp in Tanzania
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
ENVI Lodges, a pioneering luxury ecolodge brand known for its commitment to sustainability and immersive experiences in nature, is expanding its ...
Turkish Airlines introduces 'passports' for pets
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
Turkish Airlines said it is officially the first airline in the world to create a dedicated pet 'passport': the Pawpassport – a lim ...
H Dubai showcases young artist’s works to champion inclusiveness
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
The H Dubai has partnered with Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke, a young artist who defies the odds of autism, to showcase a series of his captivating a ...
New Cluster Director of Sales named for Maldives resorts
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
Pulse Hotels & Resorts has appointed a new Cluster Director of Sales for its destinations, Kandima Maldives in Dhaalu Atoll, a stylish island ...
Dubai presents array of events to mark Eid Al Fitr
Wed, 03 Apr 2024
Dubai is providing UAE residents and visitors a myriad of experiences to celebrate Eid Al Fitr from April 9-14, including entertainment activitie ...
RSG wins accolades for facilities for physically challenged tourists
Tue, 02 Apr 2024
The Red Sea Global has been awarded the PADI classification for its diving centers equipped to accommodate persons with disabilities, a first i ...
Riyadh Air-Artefact in deal to boost AI solutions for aviation industry
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Saudi-based Riyadh Air and Artefact, a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation services, have signed a strategic partnership aim ...
Japan Airlines launches daily Tokyo - Doha flights
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha has announced the commencement of daily flights between Tokyo and Doha by Japan Airlines. ...
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi unveils new dining destination
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, has opened its newest dining destination -- Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard. < ...
DCT Abu Dhabi forges key alliances at Moscow tourism show
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) made its debut appearance at the 30th International Travel & Hospital ...
Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart ‘Chinese-Friendly Hotel of the Year'
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart has been awarded Chinese-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2023 by Trip.com, in recognition of its tailored and extensive ...
Seychelles’ tourism potential unveiled at Muscat event
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Tourism Seychelles hosted an iftar at the Sheraton Hotel Muscat in Oman on March 19, 2024, for top travel agencies, providing them with insights ...
Etihad Airways makes its first touchdown in Boston
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Boston on March 31, marking the launch of regular services be ...
New Director of Rooms named at Al Habtoor Polo Resort
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Al Habtoor Polo Resort has announced the promotion of Osama Esmat from Director of Front Office to Director of Rooms, effective April 1. ...
Ajman Chamber holds majlis to boost global economic ties
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) hosted an ‘international Ramadan majlis’ at the Fairmont Ajman Hotel that was aimed ...
Rendez-vous en France draws over 1,900 tourism experts
Sun, 31 Mar 2024
The 17th edition of the Rendez-vous en France took place in the beautiful 'Pink City' of Toulouse, in Occitanie Region, drawing more th ...
Dar Rayhaan by Rotana in Al Khobar starts welcoming guests
Sun, 31 Mar 2024
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and T& ...
Foreign tourist spending in Saudi Arabia hits record $36bn
Sun, 31 Mar 2024
Saudi Arabia has set a new record for spending by foreign visitors in 2023 with such expenditure reaching SAR135 billion (around $36 billion), ...
India’s Akasa Air commences operations from Doha
Sun, 31 Mar 2024
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has commenced operations from Doha, connecting it with Mumbai, with four non-stop flights a w ...
Sav-Desert Adventures deal open up diverse leisure services
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Sav, a leading financial technology company that has revolutionised personal finance management, has entered into a partnership with Desert Adven ...
Travelex wins Munich Airport tender
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Travelex, a market leading foreign exchange brand, has won the tender to operate foreign exchange and tax refund services for the Terminal 1 non- ...
Mansard Riyadh names marketing and communications head
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Mansard Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Hotel, said it has promoted one of its top employees to the position of Director of Marketing & Communi ...
Former LGH Vice President returns in senior role
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has welcomed back its Vice President in the new role of Senior Vice President – Strategy, Technology and In ...
New Agoda initiative matches travellers with hotels
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Leveraging the power of popular searches, digital travel platform Agoda has expanded its partner marketing portfolio. It is now providin ...
Ascott marks 40 years with ‘Unlimited’ campaign
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
The Ascott Limited, the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has announced the launch of ‘Ascott Unlimited& ...
Fly Jinnah launches Lahore - Sharjah flight
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has marked the inaugural flight of its second international route connecting Lahore, Pakistan with ...
Lapita sees increased interest among MICE, corporate guests
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, the UAE’s only Polynesian-themed resort, has reported a positive commercial performance in 2023, with incr ...
Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in E Africa with Nairobi hotel
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Curio Collection by Hilton has announced the opening of Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton in Kenya's vibrant capital, Nairobi.  ...
Ajman announces 3-day folklore festival
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
The inaugural Ajman Folklore Festival, themed "Ajman...embracing history and identity," will be organised from April 19 to 21 to enha ...
Phocuswright Europe to spotlight tech impact on travel business
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Leading travel industry research and events authority Phocuswright has unveiled the roster of speakers lined up at artificial-intelligence-focuse ...
Radisson Hotel names new cluster executive chef
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Radisson Blu Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City have announced the appointment of a new Cluster Executive Chef. ...
Minor Hotels celebrates one year of the GHA Green Collection
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands including Minor Hotels, is marking the first anni ...
Gulf Air working to break even by 2027, says Chairman
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
A future vision for Bahrain’s national carrier – Gulf Air – as it works to break even by 2027 was unveiled to MPs yesterday, ...
SeaWorld Yas Island crowned the 'Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park'
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s first marine life theme park, has won a coveted place in the Guinness World Records as the & ...
Air Arabia to restart Jizan flights
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the resumption of its fli ...
ITB China Conference 2024 to spotlight industry hotspots
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
ITB China Conference 2024, organised by ITB in partnership with TravelDaily, the leading conference organiser for the Chinese travel industry, wi ...
Atlantis Dubai destinations achieve autism-friendly certification
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Atlantis Dubai has announced that Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal have earned the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from the In ...
Ten researchers receive grant for projects on UAE culture
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Zayed National Museum have selected 10 recipients for the AED1 millio ...
Cathay Pacific lines up top getaways for Eid
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong-based airline, has announced incredible getaways and holiday packages for the Eid holiday and beyond. With ...
HotelREZ and Sabre renew decade-long technology partnership
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announced the renewal of the longstanding tech ...
ATM’s sold-out Travel Tech area sees 56% growth
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
More than 100 of the world’s leading travel technology companies will be exhibiting at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will take ...
Hyundai, RSG to drive eco-friendly mobility in KSA luxury resorts
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Hyundai Motor Group and Red Sea Global (RSG) have agreed to collaborate on deploying eco-friendly mobility solutions in RSG’s luxury reso ...
Virgin Atlantic to mark 40 years; to naming plane in Branson's honour
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Virgin Atlantic, which turns 40 this year, will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by naming its latest aircraft in his honour.&nb ...
Hilton launches idyllic resort in Seychelles
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Hilton has launched its newest property, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles – marking the boutique lifestyle brand’s debut in the Indian Oce ...
Fireworks festival to return to Maltese shores in April
Mon, 25 Mar 2024
The annual Malta International Fireworks Festival is set to return to the Maltese shores in April 2024, and once again illuminate the skies of Ma ...