Selling the Middle East: A travel agent’s guide to tackling challenges and boosting bookings
For anyone who isn’t already selling the Middle East, or would like to sell more, let’s have a little chat. Yes, it’s a treasure chest...
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Business Class amenity kits, which airline does it best?
When you book Business Class, you’re not just paying for the seat, you’re paying for the little touches that equate to a luxurious experience in...
What’s drawing A‑Listers to the Middle East?
Celebrities are increasingly flocking to partnerships in the Middle East, from global tourism campaigns to luxury brand endorsements. The trend has seen Hollywood actors, sports...
Navigating unrest: Tips for keeping clients safe and calm during turbulent times
As tensions flare across parts of the Middle East prompting airspace closures, flight delays, reroutes, and rising traveller anxiety, travel providers are being called on...
The best travel apps to use whilst travelling the UAE
If you’ve ever landed in a foreign country and immediately panicked because you couldn’t find the taxi rank, the Wi-Fi wouldn’t connect, or the map...
Have you met Miral, the mastermind behind Abu Dhabi’s immersive entertainment scene?
What do Warner Bros. World, Ferrari World Yas Island, and the Middle East’s future Disney theme park have in common? They are all the work of one company –...
Your ultimate jet-lag playbook: conquer time zones and maximize your trip
There’s no question that in today’s fast-paced travel environment, we expect instant, seamless communication – and a journey that doesn’t leave us feeling like a...
Middle East on track to generate $350 billion a year from tourism
The tourism industry is on track to becoming one of biggest generators of revenue for the Middle East, with expectations that it will bring in...
Making history: Emirati leader Sheikha Al Nowais heads UNWTO
Emirati business powerhouse, Sheikha Nasser Al Nowais, has been elected as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), making her the...
Is sustainable travel becoming more luxurious?
Luxury travel is no longer just about five-star hotels and exclusive amenities. According to Virtuoso’s 2025 survey, 68% of luxury travellers now prioritise responsible travel,...
