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Saudia Group announces Hajj Season 2024 Plan

Saudia Group announces its operational plan for Hajj Season 2024, aimed at facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from around the world, streamlining all procedures and providing top-notch services at various service locations.

Middle East

Turkish Airlines’ new ad with José Mourinho is now live

The official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Turkish Airlines, has announced a significant collaboration with one of football's most esteemed managers, José Mourinho.

Middle East

Qatar Airways Group becomes Official Airline Partner and Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP

Qatar Airways takes pole position, commencing its three-year partnership as the Official Airline Partner and Qatar Airways Cargo as the Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP.

Middle East

JetBlue codeshares with Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and JetBlue, New York's Hometown Airline®,  announced the addition of loyalty benefits starting 8 May 2024, as part of its long-standing codeshare partnership. 

Middle East

ATM 2024 sees 15% year-on-year growth, setting a new show record with more than 46,000 attendees across four days

More than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded in Dubai, UAE.

Middle East

Aviation experts at ATM highlight the pivotal role of innovation as regional passenger numbers soar

As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4% increase on 2019 figures, a panel of aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the market is changing, outlining their predictions for the future of air travel.

Middle East

Sky’s the Limit: Ras Al Khaimah to elevate tourism with electric air mobility across the Emirate

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have taken a significant move towards transforming tourism and transportation in the Emirate by signing a future-forward Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports)

Middle East

The Ritz-Carlton Amman Awarded Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 by World Travel Awards

The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has been announced as the Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 by World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism.

Middle East

Rotana accelerates global footprint with planned entry into five new countries by 2026

Rotana, one of the  hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces  at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its growing pipeline of planned openings in new territories.

Middle East

Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network

Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024.

Middle East

Sky-High Innovation: Qatar Airways reveals Sama 2.0, world’s first AI digital cabin crew at ATM

Qatar Airways unveiled Sama, their second-generation AI-powered digital human cabin crew, through a mesmerizing holographic display at the Arabian Travel

Middle East

Centara reveals expansion strategy to Middle Eastern travel trade partners at ATM 2024

Centara Hotels & Resorts, has arrived in Dubai to reveal its latest updates, insights and expansion plans at the Arabian Travel Mart 2024.

Middle East

HMH achieves impressive expansion in KSA, adding over 1,000 rooms

The Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), pioneer in the hotel management in the Middle East and North Africa, has taken the centre stage in the mega event of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 ongoing at the Dubai International and Convention Centre.

Middle East

Is Dubai the new epicentre of fine dining? Chef’s Pencil Report reveals surprising findings

Dubai has solidified its status as one of the world's most extravagant fine dining destinations, boasting an average meal cost of $259 per person. Meanwhile, Copenhagen steals the spotlight with a commanding average of $443 per person, topping the charts with its avant-garde gastronomic scene

Middle East

Msheireb partners with Metahug to launch “Msheireb World”, Cultural Exploration Experience on Roblox

 Msheireb, a pioneer in cultural preservation and innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Metahug, the visionary gaming studio, to launch an immersive Roblox experience that allows players to explore the richness of Qatari culture.

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