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Qatar Airways Raises the Curtain on the Future of Travel at ITB Berlin 2024

News Desk 1 07/03/2024

Qatar Airways commenced this year’s ITB Berlin with the announcement of its increase in flight frequencies to 15 global destinations through the summer and winter seasons, and the introduction of its second-generation virtual MetaHuman cabin crew, Sama. Sama 2.0 is an advanced AI cabin crew

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musafir.com Expands Footprint: Commences KSA Operations to Meet Growing Travel Demands

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

musafir.com, the UAE’s leading travel management company, takes a significant step forward by officially launching its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the transformative goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The office was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani and Sachin Gadoya, Founders of musafir.com, in the presence of eminent

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Sustainable tourism observatories meet to transform the sector

News Desk 1 29/11/2023 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

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Dubai Airports partners with Intelak Hub

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s biggest international hub, has announced a milestone partnership with Intelak Hub, the premier innovation incubator dedicated to the travel, tourism, and aviation sector in Dubai. Intelak Hub, a collaboration between the Emirates Group, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Accenture, Amadeus, Microsoft, and now Dubai

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UNWTO workshop focuses on dynamic tourism communications for Africa

News Desk 1 16/11/2023 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

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FDI returns to the global tourism sector

Arnold Pinto 21/09/2023 0

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, according to a newly released report jointly produced by the World […]

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Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

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 […]

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Qatar Airways unveils free stopover packages for Expo 2023 Doha

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023 0

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

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Middle East tourists visiting Moscow City makes everyone happy

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2023 0

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,

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Etihad Airways will fly from Abu Dhabi to Boston from March 31, 2024

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2023 0

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 […]

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Emirates achieves a year of Premium Economy service for passengers

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2023 0

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,

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Here’s why Middle East tourists will love Moscow City

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2023 0

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

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How to enjoy Zaryadye Park in Moscow City this summer when visiting from the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2023 0

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 […]

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UAE Travellers Embrace Affordable Luxury: Musafir.com Unveils Rising Trends in Summer Travel

News Desk 2 25/07/2023

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 […]

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BWH^SM HOTELS  INVITES REWARDS MEMBERS TOGIVE THE GIFT OF TRAVEL

News Desk 2 23/06/2023

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) […]

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Central Phuket: Your Ultimate Luxury & Lifestyle Destination in Thailand

Middle East News 247 12/04/2023

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 […]

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Travel is changing: will you be an Excited Experientialist or a Travel Tech-fluencer in 2033?

News Desk 2 15/02/2023

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 […]