Qantas scraps non-stop UK flight due to Middle East unrest
Sydney, Australia - Australian airline Qantas scrapped its non-stop Perth to London flight Thursday, saying the decision was taken as a...
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Paris prepares warm Olympics welcome — except for rats
While the Paris Olympics is set to be a festival of socializing and intermingling, city authorities are keen for visitors...
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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
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Fourth edition of Riyadh Season unveils its promotional video
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Season's fourth edition has unveiled a promotional video featuring a range of scenes highlighting its...
- The video includes the presence of the global boxing icon Mike Tyson, who is a partner in the first specialized boxing club in Boulevard City
- It highlights the rapid developments in the entertainment sector in the Kingdom, the global nature of Riyadh Season, and the diversity of the activities and events it hosts
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Red Sea Global launches Saudi’s first seaplane company
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations -...
- Fly Red Sea aims to transport guests to various resorts scattered among the islands of Red Sea Destination.
- These resorts include St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, Ritz Carlton Reserve, which would be inaugurated later in 2023
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Visa-free Russia travel on the horizon for Saudi, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Kuwait
Sochi, Russia -.Starting in 2024, travelers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Malaysia and Bahrain may no longer need tourist visas...
- Russia and China have been ready to receive groups of visa-free tourists on a reciprocal basis
- Visa-free group tourism was also launched between Russia and Iran on August 1
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Hotels in UAE generate revenues of US$7bn in first seven months, says minister
ABU DHABI, UAE - In the first seven months of the year, hotel establishments in the UAE generated revenues of...
- Hotel establishments in the country hosted 16 million guests in in the first seven months of 2023, said the UAE economy minister.
- Some 56 million hotel nights have been booked while the occupancy rate reached 75 percent from January to July.
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Saudi Arabia to enhance air connectivity to over 250 destinations by 2030
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A delegation led by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz bin...
- The Kingdom plans on carrying 330 million passengers annually and raising freight capacity to 4.5 million tons by 2030.
- Saudi Arabia and the Dominican Republic also signed agreements on air transport services between the two countries.
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Russia plans visa-free travel with Latin American countries
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – A senior Russian official said that they intend to move towards visa-free travel with all countries of...
- The Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Latin American Department said that visa-free travel with all Latin American states is an achievable goal.
- The statement on visa-free travel was made by the senior diplomat on the sidelines of the "Russia - Latin America" conference.
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Producer Baz Luhrmann to be head of jury at Red Sea International Film Festival 2023 Â
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Red Sea International Film Festival has said that internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz...
- The festival's third edition will take place from November 30 to December 9 in Jeddah.
- The event will showcase movies from filmmakers from the Arab region, Asia and Africa.
Qantas scraps non-stop UK flight due to Middle East unrest
Sydney, Australia - Australian airline Qantas scrapped its non-stop Perth to London flight Thursday, saying the decision was taken as a...
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DWTC welcomes 2.47m visitors in 2023, says EVP
DUBAI, UAE – Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) Mahir Julfar said that the DWTC's performance in 2023...
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ADIO and Dustour Marine to drive tourism activities in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is collaborating with Dustour Marine Wooden Boats Trading Establishment to establish...
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flynas receives 50th jetliner out of 120 Airbus A320neo ordered
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and the...
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New shipping service in Saudi Arabia launched
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service 'NRS' by...
- The NRS shipping service will link Jeddah Islamic Port to Yanbu Commercial Port, Neom Port, Aqaba Port in Jordan, and Sokhna Port in Egypt.
- This will further establish the Kingdom's position as a global logistics hub that bridges three continents,
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Rotana announces the soft opening of Dar Rayhaan in Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in...
- This is in line with Rotana’s ambitious goal of launching eight properties in Saudi Arabia.
- Dar Rayhaan by Rotana offers 133 keys, including 113 rooms and 20 suites,
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Global football stars choose Red Sea destination for holiday
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA – A few days ago, the Red Sea destination hosted several international football stars from Saudi Pro...
- Among the football stars were Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabinho Tavares, Roger Ibanez and Roberto Firmino.
- They also engaged in various water sports and marine activities, making the most of their time.