Business Travel

Middle East leads post-pandemic global tourism recovery

Arnold Pinto December 4, 2023 0

Global tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels International tourism is set to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, with the Middle East, Europe and Africa leading the recovery. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer,

Sustainability Travel

Sustainable tourism observatories meet to transform the sector

Middle East News 247 November 29, 2023 0

INSTO members assess tourism impact in 11 areas In the lead-up to COP28 being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December 12, 2023, members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) met at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) headquarters in Madrid, Spain, to exchange insights on the importance of governance, participatory approaches and

Business Travel

UNWTO workshop focuses on dynamic tourism communications for Africa

Middle East News 247 November 16, 2023 0

3-day event held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The Madrid-based World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) brought together top tourism and travel practitioners from 20 African countries to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a development pillar. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa

Travel

How to spend 5 days exploring New York City

Middle East News 247 November 10, 2023 0

The Big Apple offers travellers a range of experiences New York City beckons travellers from all corners of the world with its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and endless array of experiences. A city that never sleeps, it is impossible not to fall in love with the vibrant energy and endless possibilities that New York has […]

Aviation Travel

Air Arabia to fly between Sharjah and Giza from December 6, 2023

Arnold Pinto October 23, 2023 0

Giza to become LCC’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), will launch a passenger-only route between Sharjah emirate in the UAE and Giza city in Egypt with effect from December 6, 2023. The new route will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with five weekly flights. […]

Travel

What goes into that coffee cup with Emirates airline

Middle East News 247 September 30, 2023 0

October 1 is International Coffee Day Ahead of International Coffee Day on October 1, 2023, let us look at how Dubai-based Emirates airline serves an array of artisan coffees on its flights to 140 global destinations and at its airport lounges. The supercarrier serves more than 17 tonnes of coffee onboard its flights annually. It […]

Travel

UNWTO unveils initiative to transform global travellers’ destination preferences

Arnold Pinto September 29, 2023 0

‘Tourism Opens Minds’ unveiled at World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ – a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination. UNWTO announced the new initiative at the

Transport Travel

Its woof, woof as pet dogs fly in luxury from Dubai to London

Arnold Pinto September 28, 2023 0

K9 Jets begins pet-friendly private jet flights on UAE-UK sector Yes, pet dogs fly in private business jets, and sometimes, for free, too! K9 Jets has operated the first-ever Dubai to London luxury private charter flight for pet dogs and their owners. The inaugural luxury private jet flight by the Birmingham, UK-based private jet charter […]

Aviation Lifestyle Travel

Four-Star Major Airline rating for flydubai and 5 other airlines

Arnold Pinto September 27, 2023 0

APEX groups the world’s leading airlines, suppliers and related companies The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has awarded low-cost carrier flydubai with a Four-Star Major Airlines 2024 rating. Publicised at the APEX Five Star and APEX Four Star Airline Awards 2024 event held in Long Beach, California, on September 22, 2023, the rating recognises airlines

Business Lifestyle Travel

Abu Dhabi hosts its inaugural Travel & Tourism Week

Middle East News 247 September 25, 2023 0

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced Abu Dhabi Travel & Tourism Week (September 25-30, 2023), a platform which brings together the emirate’s travel and tourism industry to foster growth and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as a global tourism hub. The initiative aligns with the emirate’s vision to […]