Middle East Travel News

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has confirmed that the chairman of the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) and former UNWTO secretary-general, Dr. Taleb Rifai, will host…

In response to national COVID-19 mitigation efforts, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has successfully imported 82 tons of medical supplies from India with partner medical…

One of the most eagerly awaited sessions during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) three-day ATM Virtual event that takes place from 1-3 June is the Virtual ATM China Tourism Forum. The…

Supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen the country during crises, VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and…

Israel’s quick and far-reaching response to the pandemic has meant its tourism industry is now able to begin returning to a “new normal”, beginning with the reopening of hotels under new…

Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.

As countries start to come out of lockdown and slowly lift their restrictions, GCC travellers are planning future trips and gearing up for travel. The recent Travel Sentiment Survey…

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has announced the launch of its new global social media campaign #LoveQatar this week,  to help build solidarity and connect the international community…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with over 9,300 hotels in more than 90 countries, announced the expansion of its ‘Count on Us’ initiative…

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a safe and clean certification programme – a first of its kind in the region, and one which…

Local tourism and domestic travel are expected to lead the United Arab Emirates’ recovery from Covid-19, according to new research. The topic will come under discussion during the…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is working closely with hospitality partners and government authorities to safely welcome guests back to the emirate as restrictions…

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), recently hosted the first digital ATM advisory board meeting with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry dominating the…

Qatar Airways will give away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to say thank you for their heroic work looking after people during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Dubai-based Emirates Group has posted a profit of AED 1.7 billion (USD 456 million) for the financial year ended 31 March 31, down 28% from last year. The fall was attributed to a…

The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the Abu Dhabi Specialist Programme. It is an e-learning platform designed to educate travel trade industry…

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced the launch of ATM Virtual, a three-day event that will take place from 1-3 June. The event seeks to underscore a commitment to delivering…

Coronavirus may have halted the nation’s short-term travel plans, but it hasn’t stopped British holidaymakers dreaming of the destinations they’ll visit as soon as the lockdown is lifted.

Atlantis Resorts has pledged 20,000 meals worth AED 225,000 (USD 61256.90) as part of ‘10 Million Meals’, the nation’s biggest community campaign to provide meals or food parcels to…

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced five new routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The airline becomes the first European low…

UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has launched two new promotional packages making it more convenient and wallet-friendly to book a stay at any of their properties in…