Middle East
Agoda rolls out ‘Champion Deals’ for football fans
Agoda has observed a 26% increase in searches for stays in Dubai and a 20% increase across the wider region (Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Manama) as Indian fans choose easily accessible surrounding states to base themselves for the sporting spectacle.
Now fly direct with flynas from Riyadh and Dammam to Mumbai from 20 Oct
flynas, the Saudi carrier has announced the launch of weekly direct flights from Riyadh and Dammam to Mumbai, starting from 20 October 2022.
Google launches ‘Travel Insights with Google’ for ME
The tools are launched under the ‘Travel Insights with Google’ website which includes two new tools available in both English and in Arabic; Destination Insights and Hotel Insights.
EU to target Iranian officials with travel bans
France's foreign minister stated recently that the European Union was looking to impose asset freezes and travel bans on a number of Iranian officials involved in the crackdown on protesters.
Vistara begins nonstop flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
Vistara has launched its inaugural flight between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Azraq Wetland Reserve joins ‘Green Destinations Top 100 Sustainable Sites’
The Azraq Wetland Reserve was selected as one of the top 100 best sustainable tourist destinations in the world.
Staycation and football with Palazzo Versace Dubai
FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner and Palazzo Versace Dubai has prepared a spectacular staycation package and will take care of your express shuttle flights from Dubai to Doha and back.
Face masks no longer mandatory at Dubai airports
The wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory at Dubai airports following the relaxation of COVID-19 safety norms
Sporting events to boost ME tourism by 30%
Musafir.com, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30% in the region.
Arabian Travel Market 2023 to take net zero pledge
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced that ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ will be its official theme for ATM 2023, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1-4 May.
Dusit International opens third hotel in Qatar
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is expanding its unique brand of gracious hospitality in the Middle East with the opening of Dusit Hotel & Suites – Doha, the t...
8% of regional executives confident in tackling disruption forces
Most executives in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (78%) are confident in their company’s ability to withstand disruptive forces as per AlixPartners.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 COVID-19 requirements announced
All soccer fans headed for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 COVID-19 requirements announced
Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London
Dragon’s Den star and international brand guru Steven Bartlett has been unveiled as a headline speaker at World Travel Market London. Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London
Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20
Saudi Arabia's exponential sector growth has seen an extraordinary +121% increase from pre-pandemic international tourism levels as recognized by the newly published UNWTO Tourism Barometer.
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