GCC dress code guide: Mosques, malls, and beaches
Travelling in the GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) requires an understanding of local dress etiquette. Overall the...
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GCC travel enters a new era of sustained demand and decentralised growth
by Newsroom
Travel across the GCC is undergoing a fundamental shift, with 2025 marking the year the region moved beyond traditional peak seasons and centralised mega-hubs, according...
A different kind of year-end in the Middle East
by Newsroom
Whether you’re celebrating with family, looking to chase adventure, or simply want a story worth telling when January rolls around, we’ve rounded up our Top...
Roving Ras Al Khaimah
by Newsroom
If you or your clients are looking for a Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) product that ticks all the boxes for value, vibe, and location without...
How Australian leaders are helping to shape tourism in the Middle East
by Newsroom
What happens when you bring together world-class Australian tourism expertise and one of the fastest-growing travel regions on the planet? You get a powerhouse mix...
MSC Euribia: the ultimate GCC escape
by Newsroom
Meet MSC Euribia, the cruise ship redefining the maritime experience. MSC is calling it “the future of cruising” and honestly, they’re not wrong. This vessel...
The Middle East masterclass in partnership-led tourism
by Newsroom
Destinations are no longer competing on the ‘prettiest beaches’, it’s all about the experience and streamlined touchpoints for the traveller. At the heart of every...
UN Tourism taps TikTok royalty
by Newsroom
Yes! Khaby Lame, the social media king of silent comedy and “no need to overcomplicate things” energy, is now lending his global megaphone to UN...
Smarter tech, stronger loyalty: The emerging trends ahead of HSMAI MEA 2025
by Newsroom
As the hospitality industry accelerates into a new era of innovation, two trends are redefining commercial strategy across the Middle East and Africa: the rapid...
Nine offbeat Tunisian delicacies you have to try
by Newsroom
Tunisia is an up-and-coming destination with a surprisingly delicious food scene. Here are some under-the-radar delicacies you can ask for, that are usually reserved for...