Tourism
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai.
The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presenc ... Read More
Amadeus Gulf recently hosted a series of exclusive New Distribution Capability (NDC) workshops, engaging travel professionals in the latest advancements reshaping airline distribution. Held ... Read More
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, makes its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, taking place between 13 and 15 November at the Sakhir Airbase in Manama.
The carrier will ... Read More
First nine months 2024 revenue increases 12% exceeding AED 4.98 billion; 13% increase in passenger numbers and 22 new routes launched.
Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa's ... Read More
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Matt Jones, Canadian Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Trade, to explore the strengthening of cooper ... Read More
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Coral Touristik GmbH, a leading tourism services provider, and Vtours, a renowned tour ope ... Read More
The exclusive event combining pilgrimage with a golf tournament is the first-of-its-kind
Discover Saudi, the leading destination management company in Saudi Arabia (part of Almosafer), and the Musl ... Read More
The representation agreement expands reach in the Chinese travel market for the Kingdom’s leading destination management company
Discover Saudi (part of Almosafer), has partnered with Heavens ... Read More
Effective 7 October 2024, residents of Qatar can submit their Hungary visa applications from a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha. The centre was inaugurated by Ms. Boglárka Szv&ea ... Read More
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Police and Dubai Customs to enhance their joint cooperation in preserving, protecting, and sa ... Read More
Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai.
UAE ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders from acro ... Read More
BluSmart, the UAE’s first all-electric, full stack, chauffeured premium limousine service, today announced a partnership with ATS Travel, a premier travel management company offering c ... Read More
The Ajman Tourism Department has launched a promotional tour to the CIS under the leadership of His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Tourism Development Department. T ... Read More
Lumi, a leading mobility provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has partnered with global technology company, SAP, to enhance the company’s HR processes and procedures through a ... Read More
Despite advocating for a healthy work-life balance, 50% of Millennials living in the UAE are holiday deprived and struggle with taking, planning, and enjoying a holiday
Expedia’s ... Read More
With the summer break in full swing and schools letting out for vacation, Dubai International (DXB) gears up to accommodate the surge in travel during this peak season.
DXB will welcome over ... Read More
Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to the more countries than any other airline in the world and KM Malta Airlines, the flag carrier of Malta, have signed a code-sharing agreement to operate joint f ... Read More
Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rati ... Read More
At the recent 2024 Pax International Magazine Awards on 29 May, at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany - Emirates was crowned the winner of 'Best Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Middle Ea ... Read More
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, began its journey in 1933 with a single aircraft, the Curtiss King Bird D2. Drawing inspiration from this historic aircraft that laid the f ... Read More
This Eid al-Adha, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invite families to experience the breathtaking paradise of the Maldives with their ‘Family Fun Summer’ Package, where childre ... Read More
The national flag carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines, and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), the agency of the United Nations and leading public international organization in tourism, ... Read More
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced a strategic partnership with Aseer Development Authority (ASDA), to elevate and position the pictu ... Read More
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the main regions driving growth in affluent travel, recording high spends, while also displaying an appetite for sustaina ... Read More
Sheikh AbdulAziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), launched the “Ajman Events Calendar,” scheduled for the year 2024 ... Read More
South African Tourism, in partnership with the greater tourism industry will be participating at the Arabian Travel Market to be held from the 6th to the 9th of May 2024 at the Dub ... Read More
The ancient city of AlUla in northwest Saudi Arabia has been honoured with the prestigious Sustainability Stand Award at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, out of 2,844 ot ... Read More
Tourism Malaysia participates in the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, showcasing the country’s latest attractions and destinations to attract more tourists from West Asia. ... Read More
Travel & tourism experts from across the industry convened at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 Future Stage this morning to discuss the complexities of navigating the transformation of hospita ... Read More
Emirates is gearing up for its largest presence ever at this year's Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which gets underway on 6 May.
Here are three things visitors can look forward to when visiting E ... Read More
The exhibition features over 1500 exhibitors and participants from more than 150 countries.
Visit Qatar will be participating in the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) conference this year ... Read More
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Run Ajman Race, set to take place at Al Safia Park on Saturday, April 20th, starting at ... Read More
ECS Group, a global leader in GSSA, proudly announces a strategic worldwide partnership with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, a division of CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions. ... Read More
In 1930, there were only around 6 000 passengers travelling by air. By 1934, this had risen to just under 500,000*. Fast-forward to 2019 and it had exploded to 4 billion travelers. In fact the In ... Read More
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the launch of services to two destinations in Saudi Arabia. This includes the resumption of flights to Al Jouf and the start of operations to Red ... Read More
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, is offering attractive holiday packages for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday period. Passengers from the UAE can travel to a selection of exciting destinations ... Read More
Turkish Technic, the Istanbul-based leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, has recently signed a component pool agreement with Silk Way West Airlines, one of the youngest Boeing 777F ... Read More
Turkish Airlines is glad to announce its partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club, becoming the Principal Partner of the esteemed professional sports team for the next three years, commencing ... Read More
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Ireland to boost inbound tourism to Ireland through the airline’s global network of more than 140 destinations.
The MoU wa ... Read More
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has concluded its successful participation in the ITB Berlin 2024, hosted in the city of Berlin from March 5 to 7, 2024. During this e ... Read More
Swissport International AG has added Al-Ula to its growing network of airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, underlining the company’s ambitious and successful growth strategy in the ... Read More
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has signed a partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to enhance travel across the Haramain High Speed Railw ... Read More
In a proactive initiative to foster collaboration in sports and tourism development, The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) organized a visit to the Egyptian Al-Ahly Sportin ... Read More
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national full service carrier, and Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced a partnership during the S ... Read More
Airport Handling, a majority-owned subsidiary of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has been awarded a seven-year ground handling license by Aeroporti di Roma and will establish op ... Read More
To start the new year in style, Vida Hotels & Resorts, the esteemed hotel brand bursting with local soul, is excited to unveil its exclusive Stay and Save offer. Beginning on December 18 ... Read More
The newly opened Centre operated by VFS Global, was inaugurated on 18 December 2023 by Ms. Soumya ZELMAT, Consul of France in Abu Dhabi. France visa applicants can now visit this Centre loca ... Read More
As the winter chill settles over the picturesque city of Prague, Czech Republic, the enchanting celebrations commence, marking the beginning of a festive season that promises to captivate th ... Read More
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), led by His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, has successfully concluded a meticulously planned and executed strategic roadshow ... Read More
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB), the world’s biggest international hub, has announced ROVAR as the winner of its guest experience innovator challenge hosted at VISTA at Dub ... Read More
On the sidelines of the Dubai Air Show, Jetex announced the unveiling of a new flagship private terminal in the heart of the UAE capital, in time for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Following a successfu ... Read More
The Dubai-based carrier places its first wide-body order for 30 Boeing 787-9s at the Dubai Airshow, diversifying its current fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft
This is the fourth aircraft order placed ... Read More
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), a global leader in aerospace innovation, has announced its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business unit has secured contracts worth over $10 billion. Since its formation just ove ... Read More
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has successfully concluded its prominent presence at the World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition in London, held from November 6 to 8, 2023. Ajman's ... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collectively initiate and pursue cross-dest ... Read More
The Emirate received the accreditation as Fujairah Adventures Center was awarded a certification confirming its status as an Affiliate Member of the UNWTO.
The United Nations World Tourism Org ... Read More
Giza to become LCC’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah
Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), will launch a passenger-only route between Sharjah emirate in ... Read More
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16 October at GITEX Global 2023. The alliance enables innovation in k ... Read More
H.E. Bin Touq leads UAE delegation to the 25th UNWTO General Assembly in Uzbekistan
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Head of the Emirates Tourism Council, led the UAE delegat ... Read More
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is delighted to announce the Second Edition of the Ajman Triathlon, set to take place on October 15, 2023, at the picturesque Al Zorah Natural Reserv ... Read More
UAE hotel establishments’ revenue totaled AED 26bn during the first seven months of 2023 reflecting a 24 per cent growth
The Emirates Tourism Council held a meeting recently, chaired by H.E. ... Read More
TUS Airways, the leading and largest airline in Cyprus, operated its first flight to Dubai on Sunday 1st October 2023.
Tus Airways’ Flight U8 684, operated by a modern Airbus A320 aircr ... Read More
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other ... Read More
The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline from the UAE to operate direct flights to Mombasa with a four-times weekly service from 17 January 2024
The carrier grows its network in Africa ... Read More
Discover the picturesque beauty of Emirates Hills this August as you enjoy a range of incredible offers including comfy staycations, tempting happy hours, and fun pool days.
Nestled withi ... Read More
Integral to the new agreement is the deployment of the latest Amadeus e-commerce solutions and robotic applications
Amadeus, a company dedicated to making the experience of travel better for everyo ... Read More
The launch of the London to Cairo route falls in line with ambitious expansion plans and reaffirms the airline’s commitment to expanding convenient and affordable travel for all
Wiz ... Read More
Gulf Craft cemented its position as a Marine Industry leader at the 2023 Sydney International Boat Show as it unveiled the Nomad 101 superyacht for the first time in the pacific region
Gulf Craft, ... Read More
Starting from August 1, 2023, tourists from 55 countries, including several Middle Eastern nations, can now apply for an electronic visa to enter Russia. This new system offers several advan ... Read More
SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of new aircraft type, Airbus A321neo under the slogan “A neo-way of flying.” This ... Read More
Sharjah Airport welcomed back this year’s first group of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj in the holy land. The airport staff welcomed the pilgrims upon their arrival i ... Read More
In an atmosphere of welcome and celebration, pilgrims departed from Sharjah Airport to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals, and airport staff offered gifts and traditional Ar ... Read More
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) signed a cooperation agreement with Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co. to develop several tourism projects in Saudi Arabia, with the aim of strengthening the infrastr ... Read More
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline and the Middle East’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, has officially inaugurated two new routes connec ... Read More
SAUDIA (Saudi Arabian Airlines) launched its first flights from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport in Nice, France. This marks SAUDIA&rsquo ... Read More
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has honored the steering committee who determined the new geographical scope for navigational activities and marine tourism on the Red Sea. The committee including the Gene ... Read More
Kanoo Travel, the first IATA member agency in the GCC and prominent force within the Middle East’s travel Industry, has announced the launch of its new vertical, ‘Kanoo Travel MO ... Read More
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. The industry’s block ... Read More
Gulf Craft, one of the world’s leading boat and yacht manufacturers has collaborated with University of Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts and Design for its ‘Design for Special Interior ... Read More
The 22nd edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport event hosted by Dubai, closed on high note in the wake of full recovery in the global aviation industry led by the Middle ... Read More
New Le Méridien Marjan Island Resort & Spa will expand Marriott International’s portfolio in the UAE and mark the company’s first hospitality offering on Al ... Read More
Traffic at Dubai International (DXB) has reached 95.6% of 2019 levels with passenger numbers exceeding 21.2 million in the first quarter of the year. This follows DXB’s strong showing last year ... Read More
The integration will serve to enhance the customer booking experience
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group) is piloting the integration of ChatGPT, an artific ... Read More
Signing ceremony at Arabian Travel Market marks a new era of tourism growth for the emirate
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the Department of Health – Ab ... Read More
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) made an impressive showing at the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held from 1-4 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, further reinforcin ... Read More
Dubai Municipality announced that 90,603 tickets for its recreational facilities, with a total value of Dhs4,011,332 million have been sold during the just concluded Arabian Travel Market exhibition. ... Read More
DCT Abu Dhabi announces collaboration with Marriott International at Arabian Travel Market
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) signed an agreement at Arabi ... Read More
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced ‘One Summer Isn't Enough’, a campaign that shows the wide range of experiences available throughout the season ... Read More
Dubai-based flydubai records another exceptional first quarter carrying more than 3.37 million passengers between 01 January and 31 March 2023, an increase of 50% compared to the same period in ... Read More
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is showcasing a suite of new products and enhancements at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week. The airline revealed the new i ... Read More
Air Arabia the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, is highlighting its organic growth strategy at the 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 20 ... Read More
Travel behaviour has seen a shift towards longer trip lengths and increased spend whilst domestic leisure trips are becoming increasingly popular
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s le ... Read More
The Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) Group has revealed its preparations to participate in the 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market, the largest and most influential B2B travel and tourism ex ... Read More
Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UAE will be participating at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) for its 30th edition that is taki ... Read More
Advancing its sustainability efforts, Emirates and dnata have joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary global initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advanc ... Read More
Airline pilots connect people with places and help create treasured memories – whether it’s an unforgettable holiday, a rock concert, a friend’s wedding or a mother’s warm hug. ... Read More
Qatar Tourism is set to lead a delegation of 43 partners at the upcoming 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) from May 1-4, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This follows the country&r ... Read More
EXPERIENCE ABU DHABI TO REVEAL NEW TRAVEL PRODUCTS AND SUMMER CAMPAIGN AT ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2023
Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced its participation in the 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market 2023 (A ... Read More
The Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) is set to celebrate its milestone 10th edition as a co-located event at the 22nd Airport Show, the world's leading annual B2B platform for the airpor ... Read More
Fueled by a steady influx of tourists from three top source markets, namely, India, Russia, and Oman, the UAE’s hospitality sector witnessed a strong growth trajectory in the first qua ... Read More
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratification of the Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14), a move that will strengthen the global legal det ... Read More
Sharjah Airport is continuing its yearly Ramadan tradition by providing Iftar meals to passengers as a gesture of embracing the spiritual values and significance associated with this holy mo ... Read More
Sharjah Airport Authority hosted its annual ceremony at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention to commemorate its achievements in 2022 and to honour the employees that contributed to this success. The ev ... Read More
Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region, according to the most recent Business Travel Index™ Outlook annual forecast and outl ... Read More
SITA is innovating with cutting-edge technology to strengthen its airline, airport, and border solutions in partnership with travel identity company Zamna Technologies. Zamna’s solutio ... Read More
The adventure tourism in the Sultanate of Oman witnesses an increasing international demand, as the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism exerts efforts to achieve an optimal utilization of natural and cul ... Read More
Mawasim’s best-in-class online portal has led to an increase in online adoption, generating 32% of gross booking value
New office openings in Indonesia and Pakistan, the top two internatio ... Read More
By Nataliya Yordanova, Operations & Design Manager, Nasma Luxury Stays
With a surge in staycations and domestic travel, holiday homes have become a popular concept. Owning a holiday h ... Read More
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality. As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance ... Read More
The roadshow engaged with nearly 600 KSA and Kuwait-based travel trade professionals to showcase Abu Dhabi’s diverse winter offering
The roadshow highlighted Abu Dhabi& ... Read More
The Authority was celebrated by industry leaders for its cutting-edge digital campaign and creative approach to tourism marketing.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) was recognis ... Read More
Qatar Tourism has unveiled ‘Posts of Qatar’: ten distinctive goalpost art installations that frame some of the most iconic landmarks and Insta-worthy spots across the country. The iconic f ... Read More
Yas Island Fanzone – FIFA World CupTM Viewing Experience features four dedicated zones for fans and will be open from November 20th to December 18th
The ultimate venue for football fans in Ab ... Read More
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.
The new direct flights ... Read More
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated Future Leaders Commercial Graduate Programme. A special induction ceremony was held for the 11 Omani graduates ... Read More
First nine months 2022 net profit increases 242% reaching AED 867 million; and 14 new routes launched in the same period.
Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s f ... Read More
SAUDIA Group subsidiaries, SAEI and flydeal have signed an agreement to expand their collaboration.
Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia’s leading Maint ... Read More
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a partnership with Hotelbeds, global leaders in the TravelTech space, to encourage travel agents to promote Abu Dh ... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO), Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Marjan and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to take part
RAKGMO to highlight the Emirate&r ... Read More
Omani flagship carrier will continue to use SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS) to manage core operations and drive growth
Airline will continue to offer its content through Sabre’s e ... Read More
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) affirmed that the emirate’s tourism and hospitality sector has witnessed significant growth in the past year and that the launch of ... Read More
Flights will operate from November 2022 through to March 2023
Seera Group, the leading provider of diverse travel and tourism services in the Middle East, has partnered with the Saudi Ai ... Read More
Initiative to empower the visually impaired through education
The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has teamed up with the National Association of the Blind “Kafeef” to launch a ... Read More
United Arab Emirates, September 29, 2022: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Moscow in Russia.
The new dir ... Read More
UVentures and Qetaifan Projects announced today their partnership to establish an entertainment area in Qetaifan Island North, located in the new city of Lusail in the North of Doha, Qatar, during the ... Read More