Middle East Travel News

Saudi Arabia is showing the strongest recovery in Middle East, with advance hotel booking steadily rising, as per latest report by hotel connectivity expert eRevMax

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

The survival courses, run by UK experts trained at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, launching in 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’s hospitality industry will start recovery in the fourth quarter of 2020 and this will continue in 2021

MakeMyTrip announced its foray into the United Arab Emirates with its portfolio of rich travel offerings for travellers

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has approved the setting up of a regional office in  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the growth of Middle East’s tourism sector as it recovers from the…

Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the chief executive officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month

Tripadvisor has launched Tripadvisor Navigator, a proprietary first-party data platform delivering audience targeting, insights, and performance reporting.

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…

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Citadines Islington London – the newest addition to its Citadines’ Apart’hotel portfolio in Europe. The prime property in the heart of Islington was…

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

Emirates will re-start passenger services to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) with two flights a week, starting 11 September. The resumption of flights to Moscow will take the airline’s…

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…

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover as part of Etihad Wellness, the airline’s new health and hygiene program. Guests who…

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…

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

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

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

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…

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is celebrating the successful delivery of UFC Fight Island, establishing the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as an ideal destination…