Middle East
People remain committed to travel: Tanzer
Although we are still operating in extremely challenging times, people remain committed to travel, said Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive ABTA. ABTA recently held its Travel Convention in Marrakech.
Qatar Airways to hire 10,000 employees for World Cup 2022
Qatar Airways is looking to hire at least 10,000 staff as part of World Cup 2022 preparations. The hiring is to ensure Qatar Airways is prepared to handle the inflow of passengers for the football tournament and to accommodate the post-pandemic expansion.
Nirvana to distribute via Sabre GDS
Sabre has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based lodging content aggregator Nirvana to distribute its inventory through the Sabre marketplace.
Musafir.com opens new corporate office in Qatar
Musafir.com, an online travel agency in the UAE, has inaugurated its new office in Doha, Qatar to meet growing travel demands.
Saudi Arabia to host WTTC Global Summit from 28 Nov-1 Dec.
The 22nd World Travel and Tourism (WTTC) Global Summit to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28 November to 1 December 2022.
ABTA to hold its 2023 Travel Convention in Turkey
Slated to be held between 30 October and 1 November, 2023 it will be held at the all-inclusive The Lugo Hotel.
Cover Genius and Turkish Airlines launch partnership to bolster embedded protection to global travellers
Cover Genius has announced a partnership with Turkish Airlines to bolster their comprehensive travel protection to global passengers. With this
Flydubai to fly to 2nd airport in the Maldives from 4 Feb
Flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to Gan International Airport (GAN) from 04 February 2023.
Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Narita, Japan
Emirates, is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from 15 November, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the COVID-19 testing and self-quarantine protocols for inbound travel.
Travelex opens store at Al Doha Al Jadeda Metro Station
Travelex, has launched its 13th store in Qatar at Qatar Rail’s Al Doha Al Jadeda station on the Doha Metro Red Line.
Fly direct from Mumbai to Istanbul with IndiGo from 1 Jan
IndiGo, has announced the launch of direct flight between Mumbai-Istanbul starting 1 January 2023. These new routes and additional frequencies will enhance international connectivity between India & Turkey and beyond, through IndiGo’s code share with Turkish Airlines.
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight linking Abu Dhabi & Guangzhou
Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total, the airline intends to operate 10 new Embraer jets to optimally serve short-haul routes within the region.
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa opens with 196 keys
Resting majestically on the unexplored, pristine beaches of Bahrain’s West Coast, the resort delivers a secluded oasis away from the hustle of the city
Diwali at Kaleidoscope with Atlantis, The Palm
From 22 to 24 October 2022, Atlantis, The Palm's all-day dining restaurant, Kaleidoscope will transform in celebration of Diwali.
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