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Space Travel

Space Perspective targets its first space flights this year

Capsule will take travellers beyond Earth’s horizon Space Perspective is gearing up to launch its first commercial space flights in late 2024 in a boost to the fledgling accessible space tourism sector. The Florida-headquartered company is the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company. It has developed a spaceship named ‘Neptune,’ which comprises a
Aviation Travel

Air India’s WhatsApp virtual travel assistant is out

Chatbot WhatsApp number is +91 96670 34444 To enhance customer support, Air India, the country’s premier global airline, has expanded the reach of its Generative AI-powered virtual travel assistant, AI.g, to WhatsApp. Air India’s AI.g, a multilingual chatbot, can now be accessed on WhatsApp, providing travellers with a new and convenient channel for assistance.
Design Travel UAE

Zayed International Airport unveils unique Terminal A

New facility set to serve as a global gateway Zayed International Airport, formerly known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, has inaugurated its new Terminal A, marking a significant milestone in the aviation landscape of the United Arab Emirates. The airport’s renaming follows the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President […]
Sustainability Travel

Applications sought for Best Tourism Villages in 2024

Initiative leverages tourism to catalyse rural prosperity To celebrate and promote rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable growth, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – has officially opened the application process for the 2024 edition of its prestigious ‘Best Tourism Villages’ initiative. Having garnered nearly 600 applications from
Business Travel

UN World Tourism Organization rebrands to UN Tourism

Interbrand commissioned for the makeover The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has rebranded itself as UN Tourism to affirm its role as the United Nations specialised agency for tourism. The new branding was unveiled at the opening of Madrid’s FITUR Tourism Congress, showcasing a fresh logo that incorporates a dynamic human figure in motion. Accompanied by […]
GCC Lifestyle Travel UAE

How to explore Dubai as a tourist on a budget

Gulf city has tons of pocket-pleasing attractions to offer With its iconic cityscape skyline, luxury shopping malls, and extravagant attractions, Dubai may seem like a destination reserved for the well-heeled traveller. However, beneath the sheen of luxury lies a Dubai that can be explored on a budget, allowing global tourists to experience the city without […]
Travel Lifestyle

Global tourism on track for a full recovery in 2024

Middle East region surpasses pre-pandemic levels International tourism is poised to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, as the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reported in its latest World Tourism Barometer launched this week. As of the close of 2023, international tourism stood at an encouraging 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with […]