Middle East Travel News

JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat, setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital. Located in the heart…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has unveiled the Jais Adventure Peak, a collection of adventure attractions perched atop the UAE’s highest mountain, Jebel Jais. The…

Low-cost carriers are driving growth in the Middle East aviation market, recording a 9.3% increase in seat capacity in 2019, according to CAPA Centre for Aviation. Indeed, the share of…

Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi has set the Guinness World Record for ‘Most nationalities at a dance party’. People hailing from 66 different countries gathered under one roof and…

Marking its 60th anniversary, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated with a glamourous event at CE LA VI Dubai under the theme ‘Luxperience’ in partnership with Siam…

Qatar Airways and Bulgaria Air have announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement between the two carriers. The codeshare will see Bulgaria Air customers gain a seamless connection…

Accenture has opened the Dubai Tourism Innovation Hub, the company’s first innovation hub in the Middle East and North Africa region. Located in Dubai Media City, it is an immersive…

Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across…

Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and…

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has launched a strategic plan that looks at the entire tourism industry. The document seeks to identify relevant target audiences, envision the tourist…

Qatar Airways has volunteered free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide to fight the coronavirus emergency. The…

Radisson Hotel Group continues to rapidly expand across the Middle East with plans to open the first Radisson RED in Dubai this month. Located at Dubai Digital Park, in Dubai’s first…

Al Rajhi Aviation, Saudi Arabia’s travel provider, has renewed an exclusive partnership with leading technology provider, Sabre Corporation, to support its plans to expand regionally and…

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism India revealed that between January to December 2019, it has registered a 57% increase in the number of Indian tourist arrivals in comparison…

Following an extensive USD 23 million renovation, Isrotel, Israel’s leading hotel group, has reopened Mitzpe Hayamim as the latest addition to Isrotel’s Exclusive Collection of…

In a bid to showcase the offerings of the country in the Middle East, VisitBritain hosted its road show in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It is focused on inspiring visitors to explore…

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced the maiden voyage of its latest ship Amy Johnson. Following delivery and a refurbishment programme, it will sail from Singapore on 15…

Passenger traffic was steady in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East during November 2019, compared to the same month of the previous year, at +2.4% and +6.6%, respectively. Airports Council…

Gulf Air recently held its annual internal commercial conference which was attended by the airline’s chairman, executive management, station managers from the entire network, Bahrain Tourism…

TIME Hotels, the UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, debuts its TIME Express Hotels brand with the opening of a new property in Sharjah this month. The three-star…

There are a number of exciting and unmissable events in Jerusalem in 2020. From the Jerusalem Marathon set against the backdrop of the city’s magnificent views, to the trendy Open…