Middle East
ATM 2021 to host over 60 countries despite Covid travel restrictions
A total of 62 countries will be represented on the exhibition floor this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, which takes place in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Japan goes to Middle East, first tourism promotion office in Dubai on the anvil
Japan Tourism has announced plans to set up an office in Dubai this year, as part of its strategic efforts to achieve the government’s goal of welcoming 60 million international visitors by 2030
Qatar Airways’ incredible growth in four years
Rising above the myriad of challenges, Qatar Airways’ growth has been massive. The airline’s last four years are highlighted with improved products, more routes, and unparalleled overall standard.
No vaccine needed for Turkey travel this summer
Turkey has announced that no vaccination certificates will be required for international travellers entering the country
UAE, UK, Oman, Australia impose travel curbs on India
United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK, Australia and Oman have joined the list of countries that have imposed travel restrictions on India in the wake of a massive surge in Coronavirus infections
Tourism for a brighter future! Key industry figures to address in-person ATM event
Prominent tourism figures will be participating in-person at the opening session of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Global Stage 2021 – ‘Tourism for a brighter future’
Earth Day special: How Qatar is protecting vulnerable species, habitats and natural wonders
To mark Earth Day today on 22 April, Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) is celebrating the conservation of a favourite local aquatic mammal, the dugong, which is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar
Etihad begins IATA Pass trial on Abu Dhabi-North America flights
Guests travelling with Etihad Airways before 31 May will be among the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials
Dubai reduces RT-PCR validity to 48 hours for entry
Travellers to Dubai must present a valid negative Covid-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure from 22 April
Wizz Air’s first flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv takes off
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has landed for the first time in Israel and launched the route between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi
Vaccination certificate must for foreign Umrah traveller
Foreign Umrah pilgrims wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia will have to how a Covid-19 vaccination certificate from their respective countries.
Emirates begins IATA Travel Pass trials
Emirates has commenced trials of the IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing
Qatar unveils ambitious refurbishment project of historic dhow boats
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has begun a large-scale project to refurbish a fleet of over 40 traditional dhow boats, as it continues to improve amenities and activities for international and domestic tourists
Abu Dhabi extends fee exemptions for hotels
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has extended exemptions of tourism and municipality fees for hotel establishments operating within the emirate until 30 June
UAE and Saudi travellers focus on mental wellbeing in post-pandemic time
New research from global traveller experiences expert Collinson has found that travellers are as worried about their mental wellbeing as they are their physical wellbeing
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