Travel

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Dubai Customs fully prepared for peak summer travel season

News Desk 10/07/2026

Dubai Customs has raised its operational readiness for the peak summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai’s airports during the first half of July. The preparations are being carried out through an integrated operational plan designed to ensure

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The Leela Ranked the World’s #2 Best Hotel Brand in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 Survey

News Desk 08/07/2026

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been ranked the #2 Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 Survey, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious global rankings. Voted by the discerning Travel + Leisure readers from around the world, the recognition places The Leela among the […]

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Summer Travel Escapes: Where to Travel This Season

News Desk 24/06/2026

As summer reaches its peak, GCC travellers are looking for escapes that go beyond a simple change of scenery, from restorative city breaks and sun-soaked Mediterranean stays to ultra-private island retreats designed for longer, more meaningful holidays. This season, a new wave of travel experiences is placing greater emphasis on wellbeing, space and considered moments.

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UAE Travel Demand Picks Up Pace: Wego Data Shows Triple-Digit MoM Growth in May Searches

News Desk 11/06/2026

Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is reporting a notable month-on-month uplift in travel activity from the UAE this May, as travelers move quickly to lock in trips ahead of peak summer pricing. According to the latest Wego data, May has […]

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Qashio Launches All-in-One Corporate Travel and Spend Platform to Streamline Business Travel Expenses

News Desk 15/05/2026

Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking corporate flights and hotels in one place. By bringing employee cards, travel bookings, and all related expenses onto a single system, Qashio enables companies to […]

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Travel Interest from Filipino Community Remains Strong for UAE, says Pinoy Tourism

News Desk 16/03/2026

Interest in travelling to the UAE remains resilient among Filipino travellers, with visa inquiries and trip planning continuing steadily despite temporary disruptions to regional airspace. Travel service provider Pinoy Tourism says many visitors are continuing to prepare for upcoming trips while keeping track of travel updates, reflecting the enduring confidence travellers

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musafir.com Unveils 2026 Annual Travel Insights Report: Top Trends, Priorities, and Emerging Destinations for UAE Travellers

News Desk 19/02/2026

musafir.com, the leading travel platform in the UAE, has released its 2026 Annual Travel Insights Report, offering an in-depth look at the evolving preferences, priorities, and frustrations of UAE travellers. The report highlights key trends shaping travel this year, identifies the top travel priorities, and uncovers emerging destinations set to capture the imagination of

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Early-Year Travel Planning: What January Searches from Kuwait Reveal

News Desk 26/01/2026

Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new data insights analysing January travel searches from Kuwait, highlighting early-year planning behaviour and the factors shaping travel demand ahead of peak seasons. Wego search data shows that travellers from Kuwait are using […]

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Emirates LitFest 2026: Travel Writing Takes Off

News Desk 14/01/2026

This year, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ibn Battuta Prize for Travel Literature. This prestigious award carries with it the spirit of the famous medieval traveller and encourages a deeper understanding of the world through storytelling. The modern travel writer seeks knowledge in the world around us, […]

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Wego’s Fall Travel Trends 2025: Where Kuwaitis Are Heading This Season

PR News Desk 07/10/2025

Wego, the region’s leading online travel marketplace and one of the world’s top-rated travel apps, shares fresh fall travel insights from Kuwait, spotlighting European shoulder‑season favorites alongside value‑led Asia picks. Based on Wego platform trends for Fall 2025, searches are rising for five standout destinations as travelers trade peak‑summer crowds for cooler

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Expedia’s Fall Travel Outlook Reveals Shoulder Season Escapes Worth Saving For

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

Expedia®’s Fall Travel Outlook released today, reveals key dates for budget-friendly travel this season. UAE travelers looking to explore their next bucket list destination are in luck, as November is the most ideal time to take a trip; with the lowest flight fares on 11 and 19 November. During the same month, residents who would […]

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Sharaf Travel and Amadeus Strengthen Partnership to Redefine and shape the Future of Travel in the Gulf 

PR News Desk 18/09/2025

 Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, has renewed its partnership with Sharaf Travel, one of the UAE’s leading travel management companies, through a long-term agreement. The extended collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation and customer-centric travel solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers and businesses.    

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Luxury Travel Takes Flight: Priority Pass Private Launches, Elevating the Airport Experience for the Discerning Traveller

PR News Desk 16/09/2025

Today, Priority Pass has announced the launch of Priority Pass Private, a new luxury full-service airport experience tailored for the most discerning and typically high-net-worth travellers. Priority Pass Private redefines the airport experience by delivering the rarest of luxuries: time. With expedited private check-in, security, VIP terminals and discreet boarding direct

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CONNECT. XCITE 2025 MENA Strengthens Its Position as the Premier Luxury Travel Platform

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

The second edition of CONNECT. XCITE MENA, formerly known as Connect. China, held from 31 August to 7 September 2025 across Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Doha, has concluded with resounding success. The event reinforced its position as the premier platform connecting China and Singapore’s most influential luxury travel buyers with the MENA region’s most […]

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CXG Unveils $9 Billion Revenue Gap in Travel Retail, Urges Industry-Wide Transformation

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

CXG, a global leader in luxury customer experience consulting and data-driven strategies for over 220 luxury brands, has released an illuminating new report revealing a significant value gap in the travel retail sector. Titled “Revolutionizing Travel Retail: A 2025 Industry Analysis and Outlook,” the report outlines the critical challenges and untapped potential within

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Central Hotels & Resorts Reports 20% Regional Travel Surge in August, Sets Bold Q4 Strategy Backed by Summer Market Insights

PR News Desk 04/09/2025

Central Hotels & Resorts, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing homegrown hospitality brands, has unveiled a detailed analysis of post-summer travel behaviour, reporting an August occupancy surge and a 20% increase in regional travel demand compared to earlier summer months. The findings, drawn from in-house data and guest feedback across the group’s portfolio, underscore

Lifestyle Travel

10 tourist scams in Europe that Middle East travellers must watch out for

News Desk 24/08/2025

From pickpockets to fake guides Travellers from the Middle East and North Africa heading to Europe for their summer vacation should be alert to a growing range of tourist scams. At least 10 typical schemes are widespread across major destinations and pose a serious risk to both safety and savings. Middle Eastern travellers are particularly […]

Travel

Italy tourism set to register record €60.4 billion in 2025

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2025

Amid global sector recovery International visitor spending in Italy is expected to reach a record €60.4 billion in 2025, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), highlighting a substantial recovery for the country’s tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest WTTC Economic Impact Research projects that the overall travel […]

Cybersecurity Travel

Dark web trade in stolen travel documents is surging to new heights

News Desk 07/08/2025

As global tourism recovers Cybercriminals are profiting from a booming black market for stolen travel documents, with a new investigation revealing that personal information from millions of travellers across the globe is being sold on the dark web for as little as $10. Joint research by cybersecurity firms NordVPN and Saily has uncovered a growing […]

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Czechia offers the perfect mix of adventure and cultural charm for summer travel

PR News Desk 01/08/2025

This summer, Czechia is being presented as the ideal destination for travellers seeking a balance of outdoor adventure and cultural charm. Across its diverse landscapes and heritage cities, Czechia promises experiences that bring together movement, discovery and relaxation – creating a holiday that is as meaningful as it is memorable. Travellers can explore Czechia’s