Middle East
How Turkey has unveiled COVID-19 vaccination programme for travel industry
An initiative has been launched in Turkey that is part of the Safe Tourism Certification Program in order to welcome international travellers in view of the next tourist season
Abu Dhabi Airports launches free rapid Covid-19 testing
Abu Dhabi Airports has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 minutes
Middle East spend on leisure travel to exceed pre-COVID levels by 10% in 2024
the amount of money that Middle East travellers spend on international leisure travel, will begin to exceed 2019 pre-COVID levels, in as little as three years
Oman launches roadmap for USD-155 million tourism project
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism have signed an agreement with Qurm Stone Development for developing a tourism project in Muscat at an investment of USD 155 million
Saudi Tourism goes to UK
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has opened a commercial office for the UK and Ireland as part of its strategy to engage the tourism trade in key source markets and raise awareness of Saudi
GHM plans new Chedi for Qatar
GHM has announced plans to open a new luxury resort, composed of 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas at Katara Cultural Village in Qatar’s capital city, Doha
UAE and Israel to set up quarantine-free travel corridor
The governments of the UAE and Israel have entered into formal discussions to establish a quarantine-free travel corridor between the two countries
‘No vaccination necessary’ for Brit holidaymakers, says Turkey
Turkey expects to welcome visitors this summer without requiring evidence of vaccination, Turkey’s tourism minister has said
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
Qatar Airways becomes first airline in ME to trial IATA Travel Pass
Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the Middle East to begin trials of the innovative new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app
Bahrain F1 race to welcome Covid vaccinated travellers
Vaccinated persons (after completing two weeks since taking the second dose) or Covid-19 recovered individuals (after completing two weeks since infection) can attend the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Bahrain Grand Prix 2021
Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Israel gears up to welcome back tourists with major updates following the pandemic
With the borders closed to international travel as a result of the pandemic, Israel has spent the last year improving its infrastructure, ready to welcome back tourists in the best way possible as soon as lockdown restrictions are lifted
Abu Dhabi unveils region’s first PCR testing laboratory located within airport
Abu Dhabi Airports has launched the region’s first PCR testing laboratory within an airport to facilitate the resumption of air travel and assist with quarantine tracking procedures
Rediscover ‘love of the journey’, says Emirates
Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover ‘the love of the journey’ and plan their well-deserved spring break getaways with a chance to explore and unwind in popular beach and city destinations, or gather with family and friends
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