Moonlit scramble across the sand for Turkey’s booming baby turtle population
Manavgat, Turkey - The baby loggerhead sea turtles emerged from their eggshells and began their first challenge in life: a wobbly...
GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to surge by 2030: Fitch
GCC tourism's GDP contribution will rise from $130 billion in 2023 to over $340 billion by 2030, driven by aviation...
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Dubai ropes in Hollywood stars for new tourism drive
Jessica Alba and Zac Efron are part of Dubai’s latest tourism campaign as it eyes global travel recovery and growth.
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Saudi borders reopen for vaccinated pilgrims
Authorities in the ministry responsible for coordinating foreign pilgrims will from Monday begin "gradually receiving Umrah requests from various countries...
- Before Sunday's announcement, only immunised pilgrims resident in Saudi Arabia were eligible for umrah permits
- The umrah is a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time -- distinct from the hajj, which takes place once annually
Ancient pharaonic boat taken to Egypt’s grand new museum
Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
- Solar boats were buried in pits next to royal burial chambers in the belief that they would transport the departed into the afterlife
- Egypt has pinned its hopes on a series of recent archaeological discoveries to revive its vital but ailing tourism sector
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UK moves UAE from red list to amber, eyes boost in travel sector
The UK government announced on Thursday that the UAE will be moved from the red to the amber list, as...
- The UK government's announcement comes as the situation in the country has improved
- The country remains committed to opening up international travel safely, says official
Dubai airport expects heavy inflow of passengers as UAE eases curbs
Dubai airport is expecting a heavy inflow of passengers with the UAE’s announcement that there would be an easing of...
Cruise liner sets sail from Saudi Arabia for first time
Two days after Saudi Arabia unveiled its first cruise ship terminal at the port in Jeddah, MSC Bellissima, a vessel...
Yanbu Port in Saudi Arabia receives first cruise ship
One of Saudi Arabia’s oldest ports in the Red Sea, Yanbu usually sees traffic of cargo and passengers, and even...
Doomed by pandemic, Makkah’s hotels can finally see light
Stung by the lockdown and lack of pilgrims traveling from around the world to Islam’s holiest site, Makkah’s hospital industry...
Russian flights to Egyptian resorts to restart after six years
The Russian embassy in Egypt announced that flights will resume in August, some six years after a Russian passenger plane...
Israeli carrier launches direct flight to Morocco
About 100 passengers were on the flight that departed from Tel Aviv to Marrakesh. Two to three flights per week...
Moonlit scramble across the sand for Turkey’s booming baby turtle population
Manavgat, Turkey - The baby loggerhead sea turtles emerged from their eggshells and began their first challenge in life: a wobbly...
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Dubai plans bigger airport as passenger traffic continues to increase
"Once we've reached about 120 million (passengers a year), which is what we think our total capacity at DXB (Dubai...
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Sustainably yours: Redefining travel for green future
The future of travel is expected to see greater use of renewable energy in transportation and advancements in technology, driving...
Almost half of all global destinations now offer digital nomad visas: UNWTO
Madrid, Spain - The number of destinations offering Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) has risen significantly over recent years, with almost...
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RSG, KHC set up joint venture
The JV will develop and own the Four Seasons Resort Red Sea.
- The anticipated luxury resort is situated on Shura Island, the main hub for Red Sea destinations.
- It will offer 149 rooms and suites, plus 31 residential properties, as well as six restaurants and lounge outlets.
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Tech ticks: Metaverse, AI boost Jamaica’s tourism
From the metaverse allowing virtual experiences to the use of AI in training, Jamaica is at the forefront of integrating...
- From the metaverse allowing virtual experiences to the use of AI in training, Jamaica is at the forefront of integrating technology into its tourism sector, says minister.
- Jamaica is enhancing its tourism workforce with the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation, amid a rise in South-South tech-tourism collaborations, adds Edmund Bartlett.
Saudi Arabia re-elected president of UNWTO executive council
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) approved the re-election of Saudi Arabia as president of its...
- During the first presidency of the Kingdom in 2023, plenty of initiatives that comprised partnership, innovation, and progress were launched
- In 2021, the kingdom launched the Sustainable Tourism Global Center during the Saudi Green Initiative in October 2021 to provide best practices to meet the sector needs