Solo travel danger: How the industry can help
Solo travel is increasingly popular, with more adventurers seeking to explore the world on their own terms. While many destinations in the Middle East offer...
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2024 year in review: Top tourism stories around the Middle East
As the end of the year draws near, and all around the world prepare to gather and cheer, we’d like to say farewell to 2024 with...
Five things Gen Z wants when they travel
Born between 1997 – 2012, Gen Z is the digitally savvy, sustainability-conscious, adventure-hungry generation. They’re not just looking for a place to stay, they want...
Top airline customer complaints & how to avoid them!
Flight delays, rude staff, uncomfortable seats, and worst of all… lost bags. The list of things that can go wrong on a holiday is unfortunately...
NYE 2025: Where to ring in the new year in the Middle East
5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Happy New Ye… we’re not there yet, but we’re getting closer and closer! If you haven’t already, it’s time to...
Culture meets modernity: 7 must-see museums in the Middle East
Middle Eastern architecture is in a class of its own. The region goes above and beyond in its physical aesthetic, whether it’s by constructing extravagant...
Is technology driving tourism to the Middle East?
While once-upon-a-time a region less travelled, the Middle East, particularly the GCC countries, are finding themselves high on an increasing number of travellers’ bucket lists. ...
Millennials: Understanding the travellers of today and tomorrow
For millennials, travel isn’t just an activity, it’s a way of life. They prioritise experiences over material possessions, making them a vital, and currently the...
Calls to change ‘outdated’ hotel ratings
The Middle East’s love of luxury and opulent accommodation is causing a shift in the hotel industry, with leaders now calling for a change to the...
Winter Wonderland: 10 year-end festivities across the Middle East
The year-end festive season is just around the corner and although this may come as a surprise, the Middle East offers some of the best...
