Middle East
Qatar Airways celebrates growth of super Wi-Fi equipped fleet by offering 100 days of free connectivity
For the next 100 days until 2 January 2021, passengers can stay connected with family, friends and colleagues free-of-charge using the Wi-Fi connectivity on board
Saudi Arabia restarts Umrah pilgrimage from 4 October
Saudi Arabia will re-allow performance of Umrah in stages beginning from 4 October after seven months of closure due to the Covid-19 concerns
Middle east hotel sector to start recovery in Q4
Middle East’s hospitality industry will start recovery in the fourth quarter of 2020 and this will continue in 2021
‘Game On!’ MakeMyTrip forays into UAE with first campaign for IPL cricket fans
MakeMyTrip announced its foray into the United Arab Emirates with its portfolio of rich travel offerings for travellers
Gulf Air CEO steps down from his role
Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the chief executive officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month
Abu Dhabi partners with Tripadvisor in new campaign to drive traveller inspiration
Tripadvisor has launched Tripadvisor Navigator, a proprietary first-party data platform delivering audience targeting, insights, and performance reporting.
Dubai meeting industry resumes activity
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has formed a new Business Events Stakeholders Committee, reinforcing its commitment to engaging with the industry and re-establishing its place at the heart of Dubai’s economic growth and development as a knowledge hub.
Ajman Tourism undertakes Covid-19 testing for hospitality employees
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has conducted comprehensive coronavirus checks for hospitality employees in line with the strengthening of precautionary measures taken by the UAE
“In times of crisis we are the first type of solution that businesses are looking for”
The global tourism industry is estimated to lose between USD1.2 and 2.2 trillion (1.5-2.8% of global GDP) due to the coronavirus pandemic. And, Travel companies are seeking innovative ways to protect their revenues and profits
Abu Dhabi Duty Free launches first home delivery service across UAE
Abu Dhabi Airports Duty Free, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has launched a new home delivery service, allowing residents across the UAE to buy its products from the comfort of their homes
Bahrain resumes on-arrival visa for 68 countries
Bahrain’s Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced resuming of on-arrival visa for nationals of 68 countries at the kingdom’s ports
Battle of the beaches: Research reveals top holiday destinations for Brits in 2021
Travel insurance firm Medical Travel Compared has analysed 2020 Google searches to identify next year’s top holiday destinations of choice among Brits.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates arrival of first new aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport
flydubai unveils free global cover for COVID-19
Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced that passengers booking for travel between 1 September and 30 November 2020 will automatically receive free global cover for COVID-19
Phocuswright Europe beams live straight to you in 2020
One of the biggest events in the Travel Industry is coming directly to you- this year, in its European version. Phocuswright Europe 2020, which will be streaming live, will focus on finding innovative solutions to accelerate the recovery process of the travel market, as well as pursue new growth opportunities.
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