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...
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NYE 2025: Where to ring in the new year in the Middle East
by Newsroom
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
by Newsroom
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?
by Newsroom
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
by Newsroom
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Calls to change ‘outdated’ hotel ratings
by Newsroom
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
by Newsroom
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...
Rise of the Me-Mooners: Why is solo travel gaining momentum?
by Newsroom
Solo travel, also known as the rise of “Me-Mooners,” has become one of the most dynamic shifts in the tourism industry. This is particularly felt...
2025 travel trends: 90s nostalgia meets advanced AI
by Newsroom
As the clock strikes 12 on the new year, travel behaviour is expected to shift in an interesting direction whereby holidaymakers will be torn between...
Top things to do and see on a 24-hour stopover in Qatar
by Newsroom
Time starts… now! You’ve managed to fit in a 24-hour stopover in Qatar’s capital of Doha (possibly by taking advantage of Qatar Airways’ stopover program) but you’re...