Formula 1’s unexpected impact on tourism and giving in the Middle East
The Middle East is experiencing a tourism surge powered by Formula 1. Grand Prix races in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are not...
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GCC’s outbound tourism set to double in ten years
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The outbound travel market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is on a trajectory of unprecedented growth. New figures forecast that GCC residents’ spending on...
Umrah 2025: healthcare, tips and visa restrictions
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Saudi Arabia’s city of Mecca is preparing for the next round of pilgrims taking part in Umrah and Hajj in 2025. While Hajj is due to commence on 14...
Outpayce launches travel industry’s first payments marketplace
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Outpayce, an Amadeus business, has launched the travel industry’s first payments marketplace, revolutionising the way airlines manage their payment systems. This innovative platform enables airlines...
Record attendance expected at ATM 2025
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The 2025 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is on track to attract a record number of high-value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to 2024. The...
Qatar Airways & Virgin Australia alliance cleared for take off
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The skies have cleared on a new alliance between Qatar and Australia that will double the number of Qatar Airways flights between the two destinations. Australia’s consumer watchdog gave...
Arabian Travel Market 2025: Where tomorrow’s travel takes flight
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Dates: 28 April – 1 May, 2025Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAETheme: Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity When it comes to...
Celestyal sets sail for Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt
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Cruisers will have more choice for travel around the Middle East later this year, when Celestyal Cruises expands its foot (or ship) print in the region....
New online travel site launches in Saudi Arabia
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Planning a trip is apparently going to get a whole lot easier, if the name of Saudi Arabia’s new travel business is anything to go by. ...
Wego’s exclusive insights into Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan travel patterns
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Wego has shared some fascinating insights into the travel patterns of Saudi and UAE residents during Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan. The study revealed that travellers...