Middle East
Join the race! Ajman Tourism launches virtual half marathon
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) announced the launch of Ajman Half Marathon, which provides the opportunity to participate in 10
Gulf Air appoints new strategy and planning director
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has appointed Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as director of strategy and planning
This Israel-based startup is tracking process of reopening hotels post the pandemic
As the travel industry gradually recovers from the impact imposed on it by the global COVID-19 pandemic, UpStay, a startup
UK visa services resume in four Middle East countries
From 28 June, UK Visas and Immigration has begun a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain,
In spirit of the game! Qatar Airways sponsors AS Roma Women’s Football Team
Qatar Airways has announced that it is the new Main Global Partner of AS Roma Women’s Team for season 2020-21.
Saudi Tourism Authority unveils domestic campaign
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has unveiled a new campaign, entitled Saudi Summer, to encourage residents to explore the kingdom
Qatar Travel Mart 2020 to focus on culture and heritage protection
The World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (WTACH) has been appointed as association partner for the Qatar Travel Mart
Sunset Hospitality set to open first Azure Beach Resort in Beirut
Sunset Hospitality Group is further expanding its growing portfolio in the region with the announcement of the introduction of its
Dubai set to welcome tourists starting July 7
Dubai will start to welcome tourists from 7 July. This was announced by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president
Etihad transforms travel experience from check-in to in-flight
Etihad Airways has a new slogan - Your Wellness. Our Priority. Your flight with Etihad may be an entirely new experience as it imposed new health and safety protocols from the beginning to end of your air travel.
Turkey offers new tourism certification programme to coincide with start of 2020 summer season
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Turkey has announced a safe tourism certification programme, launched to coincide with the
Israel to reopen in August but only to these travellers
Israel is preparing to welcome back tourists arriving from Greece on August 1.
Jumeirah celebrates World Sea Turtle Day with rehabilitation of 65 hawksbill turtles
Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project celebrated World Sea Turtle day on 16 June with the release of 45 fully
Hello Lulu! Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah welcomes new baby camel at its nature reserve
Lulu joins a thriving herd of Arabian camel, characterised by a single hump
Qatar Airways’ share of international traffic more than triple its nearest competitor in April
Qatar Airways’ dedicated mission to take people home reflected in IATA traffic figures
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