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GCC tourists to Egypt will spend USD 2.36 billion in 2020, an increase of 11% over 2019, with visitors from Saudi Arabia driving this growth. This was revealed by research by the Arabian Travel Market. Visitors from Saudi Arabia to Egypt made 1.4 million trips in 2019, with a forecast of 1.8 million tourists by 2024, a compound annual growth…

ATPCO and Sirena Travel, the leading distribution system and technology provider in Russia, announced the GDS has signed a multi-year deal for ATPCO’s retailing content. With this deal, Sirena Travel is now a subscriber to ATPCO’s Routehappy Rich Content. The agreement will considerably expand the reach of rich content throughout Russia and…

Whether visiting Osaka for business, to take in the sights or as a night’s stop before tackling the hour-long journey to Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is an easy choice for indulgent rest and recovery.  As you approach the old English-manor style building in Umeda district, you almost forget you’re in Asia as suited, top hat-wearing doormen…

Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays have announced a three-year partnership to be headline sponsor of Manchester Pride Festival. It is a charity that campaigns for equality; celebrates LGBTQ+ life and creates opportunities that engage LGBTQ+ people so that they can thrive. The flagship event, which last year brought artists including Arianda…