Australian football team rides sand dunes in Qatar
It’s no secret that sports tourism is high on the priority list for Middle Eastern countries with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and more, improving and expanding their facilities and hosting some of the...
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Saudi Arabia launches AI smart guide, what does this mean for the industry?
by Newsroom
Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority has stepped into the future with the launch of ‘SARA’, a beta version of an AI-powered smart guide. Unveiled this week...
How MENA’s travel industry is embracing sustainability
by Newsroom
The MENA region’s travel and tourism industry is embracing sustainability as consumer demand and environmental concerns reshape global priorities. The global sustainable tourism market is...
WTM 2024: Top news and stories from the Middle East
by Newsroom
And just like that… World Travel Market 2024 wrapped up on the 7th of November, closing out another year of learning, socialising and partnering. Around...
Viking has named its two newest Nile River ships
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Viking has christened its two newest river ships cruising the River Nile – Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek – with a celebration at Luxor, Egypt....
Get ready, free travel industry resources are coming soon!
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We started by sharing the latest travel news when we officially launched in July this year. Then we added a calendar of events, and destination features. Next, Rihlat...
Resorts World One arrives in Dubai, gives cruise a boost in the Middle East
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Resorts World Cruises has officially arrived in the Middle East, with luxury cruise ship Resorts World One commencing its first season out of Dubai’s Port Rashid...
Highlights from WTM 2024
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The highly-anticipated World Travel Market 2024 kicked off with a bang at ExCel London yesterday, featuring around 4,000 exhibitors including tourism boards, hoteliers, transport brands,...
Qatar’s 147% tourism growth led by air, infrastructure and people
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It should come as no surprise that Qatar’s tourism sector has had rapid growth in recent years, but did you know that the industry grew by an...
Cruise Saudi charts course for growth with AROYA launch
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In an interview with Arab News, Cruise Saudi CEO Lars Clasen shared the company’s vision for growth in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism sector. A Public...