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Emirates wins ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ globally at the 2024 Airline Excellence Awards

This week Emirates was crowned the global winner of the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ in Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards, announced online.

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Saudia signs an agreement with Tibah Airports to support operational expansion

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement with Tibah Airports to expand operational activities to and from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina.

Middle East

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority unveils “Ramadan in Bahrain” Guide for global visitors

As part of the festivities in Manama, the Gulf tourism capital for 2024, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announces the launch of the Ramadan Tourism Guide titled “Ramadan in Bahrain.”

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Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi introduces an exclusive suhoor experience to celebrate Ramadan

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is thrilled to announce its unique and exciting suhoor experience during the Holy Month of Ramadan, running every Friday and Saturday from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Middle East

Network International leverages Mastercard’s AI-powered Brighterion solution to protect over 60,000 merchants from fraud

Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has extended the benefits of Mastercard’s Brighterion fraud prevention solution, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to over 60,000 merchants.

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Dubai Holding partners with Ennismore to bring the Delano brand to Dubai

Amit Kaushal, Group CEO, Dubai Holding: The launch of Delano Dubai underscores our commitment to setting new standards of excellence in luxury hospitality and strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading international tourism hub.

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Middle East region first to recover Chinese tourism numbers, boosting participation at ATM 2024

According to research by Oxford Economics, outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be 22% below its peak pre-pandemic numbers of 155 million tourists in 2019, who spent over $250 billion overseas. 

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Saudi Tourism Celebrates Milestone Achievement at The Recent Berlin Travel Show

<a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/saudi-tourism-celebrates-milestone-achievement-at-the-recent-berlin-travel-show/" title="Saudi Tourism Celebrates Milestone Achievement at The Recent Berlin Travel Show" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.straynomad.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Saudi-Tourism-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Saudi Tourism Celebrates Milestone Achievement at The Recent Berlin Travel Show"></a><p>The Saudi tourism sector is celebrating a significant milestone following its successful participation in one of the world’s largest travel shows. The Kingdom marked the</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/saudi-tourism-celebrates-milestone-achievement-at-the-recent-berlin-travel-show/">Saudi Tourism Celebrates Milestone Achievement at The Recent Berlin Travel Show</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/">Stray Nomad Travel News</a>.</p>

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Uzbekistan’s Air Samarkand set to connect Istanbul and Samarkand

Air Samarkand will launch new twice-weekly services between Istanbul, Turkey, and the historic city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, from Thursday 21st March.

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Istanbul provides once-in-a-lifetime experiences for solo travellers 

Ranked as one of Europe's top destinations for solo travellers, İstanbul offers a wide range of activities and experiences for visitors travelling on their own.

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Etihad reports February 2024 traffic statistics 

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for February 2024.

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New First Class cabin will be introduced by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways.

Middle East

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert unveils its ultra-luxury two-bedroom Signature Villas

Prepare to be spellbound by the latest jewel in the crown of luxury hospitality in the region and beyond as The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert proudly presents its newest offering: the ultra-luxury “Signature Villas.

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New airline AJET takes off with ticket sales

AJET, the new wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has officially opened ticket sales. Customers can now book flights with AJET on its official website, www.ajet.com, ahead of the airline’s first flight on 31 March 2024.

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Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partnership

The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland, and benefit passengers across the globe – including in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and New Zealand.

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