MENA travel agencies level up with Virtuoso membership
Six travel agencies from around the Middle East received a golden ticket to join the exclusive Virtuoso network over the last 12 months! Throughout 2024, only 30...
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What to do in Ras Al Khaimah: your guide to UAE’s northern gem
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Ras Al Khaimah, or RAK, might not have the skyscrapers of Dubai, but it has its own treasures to offer. Whether you’re after thrilling mountain...
Aviation Round-up: 22 February
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Oman Air breaks records with 88% seat occupancy; Gulf Air Group reports significant growth in 2024; Etihad Airways unveils revamped digital experience; flydubai eyes Indian...
20 most common mistakes to avoid when flying
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Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to travelling. Regardless of how many flights you take, you’re always making one mistake or another, or forgetting to...
Hajj 2025: Registrations open and new rules for pilgrims
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Saudi Arabia has announced new rules for pilgims for Hajj in 2025. One of the biggest changes affecting parents is the ban on children from...
Iftar traditions across the Middle East region
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Iftar, the breaking of fast after sunset, is observed throughout Ramadan, and the way Iftar is celebrated can vary across the Middle East region. Here...
Outpayce: Outdated payments stifle airport retail ambitions
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A recent report by Outpayce, Retailing ready: towards a traveler-centric airport payment experience reveals that antiquated airline payment systems are frustrating travellers, leaking revenue, and...
Dubai shatters tourism record with events, new hotels and reality TV
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Following Abu Dhabi and Qatar’s record-breaking announcements, Dubai has just confirmed it too had its biggest year in tourism in 2024. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) crunched...
Miral delivers 175 good deeds over two years!
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Travel agents, if your clients are looking for immersive experiences by organisations that are making a positive difference in the world, steer them towards Miral. The...
Destinations Round-up: 15 February
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New album out by RSG, upgraded tastes in Qatar, Jordan welcomes a record 1.32 million GCC visitors, and Saudi Arabia tightens visa regulations. Meanwhile, Qiddiya...