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Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Tamarind Global appoints Rania Sharqawi as business development manager

Tamarind Global announced the appointment of Rania Sharqawi as its new business development manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Rotana promotes Dominic Carr to chief information officer

Hotel management firm Rotana announced the promotion of Dominic Carr as its chief information officer for its operations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye.

Hollywood Sensation Ryan Reynolds, is Yas Island’s newest Chief Island Officer

Yas Island Abu Dhabi has appointed Hollywood’s most charismatic superstar Ryan Reynolds as its newest Chief Island Officer (CIO).

Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay announces Management team

Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay announces the appointment of its Management team.

Ooredoo Group Appoints New Oman CEO and Acting CEO for Ooredoo Algeria

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. (“Ooredoo”) – Ticker ORDS – has announced the appointment of Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim as the new chief executive officer of Ooredoo Oman, effective 1 March 2023, succeeding Noor Al-Sulaiti.

Kevin King appointed as Advisor to the Board of ‘UAE Restaurant Group’

Shiji has announced that Kevin King, COO of Shiji was appointed to the UAE Restaurant Group as the newest Advisor to the Board.

Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat appoints Nick Flynn as Hotel Manager

Nick Flynn has been appointed as Hotel Manager, joining the exclusive Shangri-La Al Husn, a breathtaking clifftop retreat for adults located in beautiful Muscat, Oman.

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Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to resume Beirut flights on 9 Jan

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will restart non-stop flights to Beirut, Lebanon, beginning 9 January 2025.

Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its key corporate and travel partners in Bahrain.

Oman Air appoints InterGlobe Air Transport as GSA in India

InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT) becomes the exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) for Oman Air in India, aiming to strengthen the airline's presence and enhance customer service.

Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus, carrying diplomatic delegation

A Qatar Airways diplomatic flight landed in Damascus on Monday, 23 December 2024, marking the first international flight from Qatar to land at the Syrian capital's airport since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad's regime.

Arabian Travel Market to focus on innovation, connectivity, and customisation

Key industry trends, particularly innovation, connectivity, and customisation take centre stage at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) slated for 28th April to 1st May 2025 at the ...

Philippines seeks better air connectivity with Bahrain

The Philippines seeks to improve its air connectivity with Bahrain through flights to Cebu, going so far as to propose flights between the Middle Eastern country with the key southern ...

More must be done to meet UN Tourism-related Sustainability Goals

The importance of increasing the amount of investment in sustainable developments highlighted in an exclusive report for Arabian Travel Market by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT)

IMWF 8th edition to be held in Antalya, Türkiye from 3-6 April 2025

The premier event of the MICE and Wedding industry, the 8th International MICE & Wedding Forum - IMWF 8th Edition, is opening its doors on April 3-6, 2025.

BTEA launches new MICE incentive programme

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) successfully hosted an exclusive event last week at Villa Mamas London, a renowned Bahraini restaurant in Sloane Square.

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

Bab Samhan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah opens with 134 keys

The first hotel to open in Diriyah invites guests to immerse in rich culture, authentic hospitality and traditional architecture

Atlantis, The Palm’s ‘Explorers Club’ redefines family vacations

Atlantis, The Palm is setting a new standard for family holidays with the grand unveiling of its redesigned Atlantis Explorers Club.

Richard Stolz highlights detailed project planning and close stakeholder alignment are key for the effective development of new tourism destinations in the GCC

Richard Stolz delves into how destinations should maximise the attractions in the Middle East and how to utilise them in the foreseeable future.

Strong real estate leads to growth of travel industry, says Dr Martin Berlin of PwC Middle East

Dr. Martin Berlin highlights aspects of efficiency and governance that hospitality developers must focus on.

RSG and Amala target 30 per cent net conservation benefit by 2040

Promising minimum human impact on precious eco-systems, yet offering luxury tourism and sustainability, Red Sea Global (RSG) is forging a new model of development in Saudi Arabia. TD connected with Tracy Lanza, Group Head of Brand Development, Red Sea Global, to find out more.

Destination weddings back on track: Egle

Travel Daily connected with René D. Egle, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah & Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat to find out more about the popular family, weddings and honeymoon resorts.

Smart Tourism and Global Challenges! Sharjah looks ahead to SITTF 2021

HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about what’s on tap and why delegates this time are in for a treat at SITTF 2021

When will Middle East travellers return to UK and what lies ahead when they return?

VisitBritain is looking at positioning the country’s appeal as a tourism destination, improving its ranking in the eyes of international travellers and increasing visitor spending in all parts of Britain

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.

Travel Agents

Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its ...

Travel Agents

Arabian Travel Market to focus on innovation, connectivity, and customisation

Key industry trends, particularly innovation, connectivity, and customisation take centre stage at ...

Tourism

McArthurGlen Designer Outlets offer Middle Eastern travellers a European holiday experience

McArthurGlen Designer Outlets invite travelers from the Middle East to immerse themselves ...

Weddings & Honeymoon

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab marks 25 glorious years

Leading luxury hospitality firm Jumeirah commemorated the 25th anniversary of the famed ...

Travel Agents

GlobalData reports 10 percent decrease in travel and tourism deal activity

GlobalData released it's most recent report on global travel and tourism deal ...

Travel Agents

Masarra officially launches as premier DMC

Masarra, an innovative new player in the destination management landscape, announces its ...

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to resume Beirut flights on 9 Jan

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will restart non-stop flights to Beirut, Lebanon, beginning 9 January 2025.

Bab Samhan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah opens with 134 keys

The first hotel to open in Diriyah invites guests to immerse in rich culture, authentic hospitality and traditional architecture

Atlantis, The Palm’s ‘Explorers Club’ redefines family vacations

Atlantis, The Palm is setting a new standard for family holidays with the grand unveiling of its redesigned Atlantis Explorers Club.

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab marks 25 glorious years

Leading luxury hospitality firm Jumeirah commemorated the 25th anniversary of the famed Jumeirah Burj Al Arab on Sunday, 1st December.

Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its key corporate and travel partners in Bahrain.

Arabian Travel Market to focus on innovation, connectivity, and customisation

Key industry trends, particularly innovation, connectivity, and customisation take centre stage at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) slated for 28th April to 1st May 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

GlobalData reports 10 percent decrease in travel and tourism deal activity

GlobalData released it's most recent report on global travel and tourism deal activity, noting a 10.4 percent year-on-year decrease in merger and acquisition activities.

GCC Discovery Cruises now departing from Doha

Qatar has been emerging as a premier cruise tourism destination, where residents and citizens of the GCC are invited to explore the rich tapestry of the Arabian Peninsula through luxurious cruises departing from Doha.

Abu Dhabi takes centre stage at Monaco Yacht Show

With the increasing relocation of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) to the Gulf region, the area has established itself as a thriving market in the global superyacht industry for years, with the UAE being the regional frontrunner in a global industry witnessing growing demand at a projected CAGR ...

Cruise Saudi to develop Red Sea private island for cruising

Cruise Saudi, the Public Investment Fund-owned company responsible for the creation and development of Saudi’s cruise sector, has awarded a contract with PC Marine Services to develop a Red Sea private island for cruise tourism.

Saudi gears up to welcome the world for ‘FIFA World Cup 2034’

Following the official announcement of Saudi as the host country for the FIFA World Cup™ 2034 , Saudi, Welcome to Arabia, the official destination brand of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), is thrilled to welcome football fans from around the globe to experience the warm hospitality and vibrant culture of ...

Gold Medal takes 20 agents to “Stay & Play” on Yas Island

The trip was in partnership with Miral and allowed the attending agents to not only experience the thrills of the Formula 1 at the Grand Prix 2024 finale, but also enjoy the amazing post-race entertainment, ride rollercoasters at Ferrari World and explore Yas Island to its full potential over four ...

Shraddha Kapoor, Disha Patani join Brad Pitt and others to experience F1 at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, a rapidly emerging tourism destination, hosted yet another thrilling motorsport event: the grand finale of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.

Several airlines cancel flights to Russia

Several airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Russian cities, after Western experts and the US suggested the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile.

ANA Holdings takes full ownership of Peach Aviation

All Nippon Airways’ parent firm ANA Holdings recently acquired the remaining seven percent stake in Osaka-based low-cost carrier Peach Aviation from First Eastern Aviation Holdings in Hong Kong.

Cebu Pacific holds airport familiarisation tour for those on the spectrum

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific celebrated World Children’s Day by conducting an airport familiarisation tour at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)’s Terminal 3.

ANA Holdings takes full ownership of Peach Aviation

All Nippon Airways’ parent firm ANA Holdings recently acquired the remaining seven percent stake in Osaka-based low-cost carrier Peach Aviation from First Eastern Aviation Holdings in Hong Kong.

Vietnam to build railway line to China

Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends.

Singapore arrivals go past the 15-million mark in November

Singapore logged around 15.13 million visitor arrivals as of 30th November 2024, meaning that it has surpassed the lower range of the arrivals estimate for this year.

Air India to progress on key initiatives in 2025

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson stated.

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Lemon Tree Hotel, Bapane to open by 2026 in Maharashtra

Lemon Tree Hotels expands to Maharashtra with the signing of a new property in Bapane, Maharashtra, set to open in FY 2026.

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is back for peaks 2025

Launching 03 January 2025, The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is the latest campaign and book from the B2B touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group UK - Incredible Journeys.

Aer Lingus welcomes two new XLR Aircraft to its fleet

Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft in Dublin Airport.

20 for ‘25: British Airways spotlights 20 destinations for 2025

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have marked the launch of their January sale by shining the spotlight on 20 destinations for 2025.

Japan Airlines invests in Heirloom Carbon Technologies

Japan Airlines Co, Ltd (JAL) announced its investment in California-based decarbonisation developer Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc.

Delta boosts Summer 2025 schedule with return of seven U.S. and Latin leisure routes

These flights will connect key hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to popular summer destinations such as Bangor, Punta Cana, Bozeman and more.

Top twenty national parks for stargazing

A new study looked at which national parks are the best for stargazing, with Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, crowned top.

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to resume Beirut flights on 9 Jan

Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Discover the ultimate shopping experience in Istanbul

Oman Air appoints InterGlobe Air Transport as GSA in India

Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus, carrying diplomatic delegation

Bab Samhan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah opens with 134 keys

Turkish Airlines sets world record for flying to most countries

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to resume Beirut flights on 9 Jan

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will restart non-stop flights to Beirut, Lebanon, beginning 9 January 2025.

Gulf Air recognises Bahrain’s top corporate, travel agents

Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, honoured its key corporate and travel partners in Bahrain.

Oman Air appoints InterGlobe Air Transport as GSA in India

InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT) becomes the exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) for Oman Air in India, aiming to strengthen the airline's presence and enhance customer service.