Middle East
India Pavilion logs in 1.5 million visitors at Expo 2020
The India Pavilion, one of the largest and most iconic pavilions at Expo2020 Dubai, has recorded more than 1.5 million footfalls since its inauguration on October 1 last year
40K UAE visa applications processed by VFS Global from India since Dubai reopened borders
The data reflects the significant contribution of VFS Global’s Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), an exclusive visa application processing facility for Emirates Airline passengers
Expo 2020 Dubai reaches 20-million visitor mark
In total 192 countries have come together to showcase the best their nations have to offer at the Expo 2020 Dubai
Middle East UNWTO office sets new travel goals
UNWTO and Saudi Arabia have agreed on steps they will jointly take to turn tourism into a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East.
Middle East tourism revenues expected to reach $246 billion this year
As per new research from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector’s revenue is expected to reach $246 billion this year, which is only 8.9% behind pre-pandemic levels
Israel is open for UAE travellers
Vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists of all ages are permitted to enter Israel upon presenting a negative PCR test before departure and after arriving in Israel
Emirates Skywards and ICICI unveil co-branded credit card
Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Credit Card will enable customers to earn Skywards Miles quickly on travel, lifestyle and everyday spends
Registration opens for ATM 2022
Registration is now live and free to attend the Arabian Travel Mart due to take place 9 to 12 May 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Istanbul experiences to be showcased in 178 countries
Istanbul is showcasing its arts and culture, gastronomy, and shopping experiences in three promotional films
Abu Dhabi eases COVID-19 restrictions for inbound travellers
Abu Dhabi has revised its COVID-19 travel restrictions and protocols following positive indicators that signal the emirate has entered the recovery phase of the pandemic
Bahrain Tourism gears up for ‘Manama Gold’ festival
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has announced plans to organise the “Manama Gold” festival in the Manama Souq for the first time
Expo 2020 witnesses last-minute traveller rush
In total, 17.4 million people have now passedThe last-minute surge of about 1.5 million visits per week is likely to bring numbers closer to the original 25 million target at Expo 2020
Airbus Seeks $220 Million From Qatar Airways
Airbus has asked the UK High Court for $220 million in damages from Qatar Airways after the airline rejected two Airbus A350 aircraft.
Middle East hotels will see improved performance this year
Outlook for hotels in the MENA region is still positive overall with most markets expected to improve on 2021’s performance, says a Colliers MENA study
Malaysia Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement With Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have signed an agreement designed to further facilitate strategic cooperation.
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