Middle East only region where Q1 2023 tourist arrivals exceeded those of Q1 2019 The steady recovery of international tourist arrivals is firming up foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global tourism industry following the unprecedented and historic lows it touched during the pandemic,
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Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]
Qatar Airways, the official strategic partner of the six-month Expo 2023 Doha, has begun offering complimentary stopover packages to all international travellers for the first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition to be held in the Middle East and Africa region. A collaboration between the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE) and the International Association for
Moscow City Tourism Committee (Mostourism), the lead governmental agency that promotes domestic and international tourism to the Russian capital, has set its sights firmly on boosting tourist inflow from the Middle East and North Africa region, especially from the six affluent Gulf Cooperation Council nations comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,
Etihad Airways will launch four weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Boston in the United States from March 31, 2024. Boston will be Etihad Airways’ fourth US gateway from the UAE capital, in addition to Chicago, New York, and Washington. The airline will operate its flights to Boston on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, utilising […]
Emirates airline has completed the first year of full-service operation involving its Premium Economy cabin configuration, with 160,000+ passengers availing of the service since its introduction in August 2022. The Dubai-based carrier currently operates 20 aircraft fitted with the Premium Economy configuration, including A380 flights to London Heathrow, Sydney, Melbourne,
Moscow City Tourism Committee (Mostourism) is ramping up initiatives this year to substantially increase tourist arrivals to the Russian capital from the Middle East by launching a raft of curated marketing products and services for the region’s B2B and B2C outbound tourism segments. Post-pandemic, Middle East residents – citizens and expats alike – are proving
When exploring Zaryadye Park in Moscow City during the summertime it is best for one to possess a great deal of curiosity, wear comfortable clothes and footwear, have a fully charged smartphone for spectacular photo opportunities, and be ready to be wowed! Located alongside the placid Moskva River and within easy strolling distance of the […]
25 July 2023; Dubai, UAE: This summer, there is a remarkable shift in the travel preferences of UAE residents as Musafir.com, the leading online travel agency in the UAE, unveils a surge in demand for affordable luxury experiences. The luxury travel market is experiencing significant growth, characterized by a preference for 5-star stays, premium economy […]
Dubai, UAE, (June 23, 2023) –With a season filled with celebratory milestones, BWH Hotels’ award-winning loyalty program – Best Western Rewards (BWR®) – is excited to announce its new “Gift of Travel” program. With the Gift of Travel program, BWR loyalty members can provide travel experiences to their loved ones at any BWH Hotels (BWH) […]
Phuket, Thailand — Central Phuket is a global luxury and lifestyle destination located in the heart of one of the world’s most famous beach cities, Phuket, Thailand. With two modern buildings linked by travellators, Central Phuket provides a smooth and seamless shopping experience that combines literature with modern architecture and abundant nature to create a […]
As an estimated 474 million tourists traveled internationally between January and July 2022 compared to 175 million in 2021, international tourism continues to bounce back. But how will we travel in 2033? A global research study – Traveler Tribes 2033 – the third in a series that launched in 2007, identifies four Traveler Tribes that […]