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Saudi Tourism Authority’s rapid growth phase includes Vacaay as a strategic digital partner to reach UK audiences

With an ambitious goal to raise the number of annual visits to 100 million by 2030, STA is investing heavily in marketing domestically and worldwide and building massive tourism infrastructure as part of Saudi’s Vision 2030.

Middle East

As The Qatar Airways Jet Row Escalates Airbus Goes Legal

An Airbus-Qatar Airlines dispute over A350 skin issues escalated sharply on Thursday when Airbus accused Qatar Airways of portraying the matter as a safety issue and called for independent legal advice.

Middle East

Who will be the next Emirates Skywards millionaire?

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering five lucky members a chance to become Skywards millionaires

Middle East

Emirates 50th anniversary livery to make debut in Bahrain to celebrate UAE’s Golden Jubilee

Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain on 15 December, one day ahead of the country's special Golden Jubilee celebrations

Middle East

Qatar unveils new tourism projects at ILTM Cannes 2021

As part of the ‘Qatar Tourism Strategy 2030’, the country has added a variety of exciting experiences, including a wave of new luxury hotels, theme parks, shops, and major leisure projects

Middle East

Find Your Sharjah! 10-week campaign unveiled

Sharjah has launched a 10-week ‘Find your Sharjah’ campaign targeting tourists and visitors from the UAE and abroad

Middle East

Etihad Airways launches Green Loyalty Programme

Ten days after Qantas launched the world first green flyers initiative, Etihad Guest has launched a series of sustainability-focused initiatives to reward members for making “green” decisions and provide solutions for members to lower their carbon footprint.

Middle East

The A350 defects reports is not limited to Qatar Airways

There have been continuous conflicts between Qatar Airways and the manufacturer of its A350 aircraft, Airbus, regarding cosmetic faults, but the problem is not unique to Qatar Airways.

Middle East

Winter Wonderland and Qatar announce five-year desert island deal

Ground has broken on an exciting new project to bring the world-famous Winter Wonderland to Qatar for five consecutive years starting November 2022

Middle East

Over a third of UAE hotel guests seek homely experience

New global travel survey has found that UAE travelers seek a homely experience when staying in a hotel, with 36% saying they like to feel like they’re visiting a friend’s home

Middle East

Health & Tourism 2021! New campaign to kick off on 13 December in 10 tourist spots in Sharjah

The Health Promotion Department (HPD) at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah has revealed the details of the 8th Health & Tourism campaign, which the department organises from 13 - 31 December

Middle East

World’s first floating resort set to launch in Dubai

For the first time, a luxury hotel, Kempinski Floating Palace, will open in Dubai as a floating building around which 12 floating luxury villas are grouped with the possibility to sail to other anchorages

Middle East

How UAE golden jubilee drives Expo 2020 visitor numbers

Expo 2020 Dubai has seen 5,663,960 visits up to December 5, with recent figures buoyed by the United Arab Emirates’ golden jubilee festivities

Middle East

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Tashkent from 17 January 2022

Qatar Airways will add Tashkent, Uzbekistan to its global network with twice weekly flights

Middle East

Expo 2020 to open for free as UAE celebrates golden jubilee

Expo 2020 Dubai is offering visitors the chance to experience the United Arab Emirates’ Golden Jubilee celebrations in full glory, with free site-wide access

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