Ramy Salameh
Abu Dhabi Showcases Expanding Cultural Power and UK Partnerships at WTM 2025
Abu Dhabi used this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London to underline its growing influence as a year-round destination, unveiling major cultural developments and signing a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening ties with the UK travel trade. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT…
A Sky-High View of Regeneration
Seine-Saint-Denis was long dismissed as a gritty industrial outpost, this northern neighbour of central Paris has reinvented itself as a hub of creativity, business, and multicultural flair. Once a dividing line between “Haussmann’s Paris” and its outer communes, the Périphérique now feels more like a seam than a barrier, especially…
Jordan Gears Up for Major Tourism Growth in 2026
Jordan is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026, marked by major growth in tourism, improved access from across Europe, and a wave of new travel experiences. With airlines increasing routes and new accommodation options on the horizon, the country is positioning itself as an even more compelling destination…
Padel 100 Secures €5m to Accelerate Ireland’s Padel Expansion
Ireland is positioning itself as one of Europe’s fastest-emerging padel markets, with operator Padel 100 announcing a €5 million fundraise under the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS). The raise will support an ambitious rollout of 300 courts nationwide by December 2027. The expansion is already underway, with installations beginning this…
Changing the narrative about ‘Hostelling’ can save money
Let’s be honest, planning a summer holiday as a UK family right now feels like walking a financial tightrope. With a number of weeks to run of the school holidays, there is a great travel hack that every family should know about. With average holiday costs reaching nearly £2,000 per…