Destinations Round-up: 25 September
This week’s destination news highlights new and returning events, new islands, more initiatives to promote tourism, and an update on visitor numbers for several destinations....
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum backs USD2.7 billion DEC – Expo City Dubai expansion
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The Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai has received approval for a whopping USD2.7 billion (Dhs10 billion) expansion, which will make it the largest...
Beirut flights cancelled
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As safety concerns heighten with conflict in the Middle East, more international airlines have suspended flights to the region. According to various reports by Alarabiya...
Aviation Round-up: 25 September
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This week in aviation, several notable developments highlight the industry’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and expanding global connectivity. From new unique culinary initiatives to exciting...
Accommodation Round-up: 25 September
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Oryx wins big, Hilton, Rotana, and Jannah Hotels announce new properties, Red Sea Global is awarded new LEED certifications, Oravel Stays announces its new brand...
How travel operators can leverage AI for customer journey excellence
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As the travel industry evolves, leveraging AI has become essential to remain competitive and grow. By integrating AI into each step of operations, from marketing...
Experience over adventure, the modern traveller’s desire
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What are travellers really looking for? The answer may vary depending on the individual with age, hobbies and financial freedom swaying their interests. Yet there’s...
Visit Qatar! Five travel perks extended for GCC residents
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Living across the Gulf comes with perks and this time around it’s exclusive offers and discounts for Qatar. The country has extended its Visit Qatar...
Bouncing back: The pandemic’s impact on youth workers
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Young people employed in the travel and tourism sector were among the most impacted individuals during the global pandemic, everywhere in the world except a...
Coldplay to Lionel Ritchie: Music tourism is hitting new notes in MENA
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On the same weekend that Saudi Arabia hosts 600,000 music festival goers in the Al-Ula desert, Abu Dhabi has confirmed Coldplay, one of the world’s...