Heritage, uniqueness & travel agents: Top luxury travel trends of 2025
Luxury travellers are planning an average of eight, according to a new report. The first Luxury Travel Report compiled by Preferred Hotels & Resorts found...
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Wellness & adventure: the travel trends actually taking shape in 2025
We’re almost halfway through the year, and the passions and purposes motivating travellers are well and truly taking shape. That is, according to The Mastercard...
Transforming Abu Dhabi: inside the emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030
Abu Dhabi’s mission is to become one of the world’s ‘most compelling destinations’, through attractions, experiences, innovative offerings, but most importantly, preservation of culture. Rihlat...
How social media is ‘setting the table’ in MENA
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), social media has become a central ingredient in the region’s rapidly evolving dining scene. Where once food...
Viral vs Value: what really drives hotel bookings?
‘The power of social media’- if we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times, and that’s because it’s one thing everyone can agree...
Elevate DMC considers expansion
Elevate DMC, a leading global destination management company, is looking to expand its footprint after its recent launch into Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Speaking to Rihlat...
The First Group: shaping seamless hotel experiences
In a world of hyper personalisation, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for hoteliers to keep up with the expectations and demands of their guests. Fortunately, The...
Is it safe for solo women to travel saudi?
Picture this: you’re walking through a bustling souq in Riyadh, sipping qahwa (Saudi coffee), snapping photos of vibrant stalls, and soaking in the desert sun....
The White Lotus: Middle Eastern resorts that would be perfect for Season 4
As the hit TV series The White Lotus wraps up for another season, our minds are already thinking ahead to season four. Don’t worry if you’re a...
Will boarding passes be scrapped in MENA?
The days of travelling through an airport and pulling out a paper boarding pass, or your phone are becoming a thing of the past. There...
