MADRID, SPAIN -  The World Tourism Barometer published its second report of the year, which showed that international tourism is making a strong comeback to pre-pandemic levels.During the first quarter of 2023, twice as many people traveled internationally than in the same period of 2022, with a total of 235...

"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to prove how much they’re doing to achieve gender equality, we still have anachronisms that remind us how much we have to do to change hearts and minds and ensure fair...

The group's first quarter loss dipped to $515m from $644m a year ago.

SHARJAH, UAE -  Over 3.8 million passengers traveled through Sharjah Airport in the first quarter of 2023, recording a 28.01 per cent increase over the same period in 2022.The airport is expected to achieve even higher growth rates by the end of 2023.  The aircraft movement for the same term...

DUBAI, UAE - The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open Monday at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), local media reports said.The event, on May 1-4, will see global travel, tourism, and hospitality experts come together to explore how their industry is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.For ATM 2023’s...

The airline's revenues were $12.2 billion, up 37 percent.

Under investigation both at home and abroad on suspicion of fraud, money laundering and illicit enrichment, Riad Salameh has been summoned for a hearing in Paris next month. He is part of a political class widely blamed for the country's economic crisis that the World Bank says is of a...

The Saudi ambassador's visit seeks to support the prisoner exchange and also to explore venues of dialogue to reach "a sustainable, comprehensive political solution."

Vienna, Austria  – The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) projected oil demand to grow by a healthy 2.3 mb/d YoY in 2023 to average at 101.9 mb/d, driven by the ongoing recovery in the travel and transportation sectors.“Following estimated growth of 2.5 mb/d y-oy in 2022, oil demand...

“Trade has had an indelible impact on our soft power. Located at a strategic global crossroads, the UAE is one of the world’s most connected countries and acts as a vital bridge for many nation’s products on key East-West, North-South trade routes. This role is reflected in the value of...

Beijing, China--China's international trade in services stood at 459.5 billion yuan, or US$ 67.6 billion, in January, official data showed on Friday, Xinhua News Agency reported.Services exports totalled $25.44 billion last month, and services imports were at $40.50 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $15.50 billion , according to...

Demand is expected to reach 101.9 million barrels per day on average in 2023, an increase of two million barrels per day from last year, the IEA said. It would be up 1.4 million barrels a day from the pre-pandemic level in 2019 as consumption of fossil fuels behind global...

Ankara has been most recently outraged by anti-Islamic protests by a far-right extremist who was allowed to burn the Koran outside the Turkish embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen.

BAGHDAD, IRAQ -  First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi said that the tourism sector in Iraq has all the ingredients for success.Al-Mandalawi made the statement while meeting with the Association of Travel and Tourism Companies in Iraq, a statement issues by the  media office of the First Deputy Speaker...

Face and iris recognition technology vary by country in the region, and expecting it to be implemented in many airports around the world in a short time is unrealistic, says an expert.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates--Yemeni student Abir al-Maqtari dreamt of studying abroad but amid a tightening of restrictions on women, Huthi forces blocked her from leaving.The Iran-backed Huthis, who have controlled swathes of the Arab world's poorest country since seizing the Yemeni capital Sanaa in 2014, have increasingly enforced travel restrictions on...

Dubai, UAE— The United Arab Emirates has been ranked as the country with the world's most powerful travel document. That is according to the latest publication of the Passport Index, a global ranking by Montreal-based citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The UAE has beaten the likes of Germany, Sweden,...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Fifty deals and agreements are expected to be signed in the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb said. The minister evaluated the deals to be worth $50 billion, local media reports said. The agreements include...

SHARJAH, UAE - The 9th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) is set to kick off at the Sharjah Expo Centre on November 24, 2022, under the theme 'Building a Resilient Future for Tourism'. The forum will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin...

Dubai, UAE— Dubai has begun to give out multiple-entry tourist visa for "Hayya cardholders" traveling to Doha for the World Cup this month. In this regard, Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)  issued the first 90-day multiple-entry tourist visa to Mohammed Jalal, a Jordanian football fan. This...

Air travel rose sharply in the northern hemisphere summer, traditionally the peak vacation travel season, but still remains considerably affected by the pandemic, industry data showed Thursday.

Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy to Japan Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber and the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida have signed the UAE-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.

Key attractions in the UAE include economy, secure environment, rewarding salary packages, a wide range of job opportunities, and the wise leadership, says a survey.

Some of the greatest minds in the aviation industry took to the stage at this year’s Global Aviation Conference in Dubai, UAE.

Although people are still testing positive for Covid in the country, US President in an interview declared that pandemic in US is over.

PIF will pick up $1bn stake in Seera Group's travel unit.

The total number of hotel guests in the UAE rose to 10.5 million during the first half of 2022, up from 8.3 million during the same period last year, latest research by Colliers suggests.

The regulations came into effect after the minister of tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb signed on a ministerial decree, making it easier to visit the oil-rich kingdom.

It cut down the loss to $18m from $35.39m posted last year.

The Saudi travel group saw its loss fall to $35m in H1.

Demand for air tickets to destinations outside the UAE also surged in June and July, even as the travel costs grew sharply due to the rising oil prices and global inflation.

Travel recovery witnessed in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has been very strong, according to a survey of nearly 2,000 travel enthusiasts conducted by Collinson.

IHG said it would resume its interim dividend

Global air cargo demand rose by 2.2 percent in H1 2022 as compared to pre-COVID levels (H1 2019), according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA figures indicate a healthy and stable performance across global air cargo markets showing. Global demand sunk by 6.4 percent compared...

The company logged a net income of $379 million.

The number of tourists visiting the kingdom rose by 1.4 million to 1.9 million.

Bahrain will permit nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council to enter into the kingdom with just an identity card or a passport, according to the Bahraini Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA). A statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said the move follows the decision of GCC countries to...

In spite of high inflation, residents of the GCC countries are seeking newer destinations in Europe and beyond to travel to, Trupt Shah of Musafir.com tells TRENDS.

Desperate to put the coronavirus pandemic behind them, airlines will hold talks on Sunday ahead of a potential summer of chaos with shortages and strikes that could threaten their recovery. While trade is roaring back to life, representatives from the aviation sector meeting for three days in Qatar have a...

A Tunisian court has imposed a travel ban on the speaker of the country's now-dissolved parliament, a court spokeswoman said.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince expects to travel to Turkey next month, a Saudi official told AFP Wednesday. The trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's de facto ruler, will also include stops in Egypt, Cyprus and Greece, said the official, who requested anonymity because he was not permitted...

They will explore ways to offer travel incentives to SMEs.

The UK Home Office affirmed that “an electronic visa waiver allows the holder to travel to the UK without obtaining a visa provided they complete an online waiver for each visit.

The Chairman of Dubai World Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, inaugurated the 29th edition of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on 9 May 2022.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will announce its summer campaign at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), alongside a series of new initiatives and global partnerships. Sharing the best of Abu Dhabi with the world, travel partners and some surprise guests, DCT Abu Dhabi will...

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch on Friday called on Algerian authorities to lift "arbitrary travel bans" on activists from the diaspora. The watchdogs singled out the cases of three Algerian-Canadians prevented from returning to their homes in Canada between January and April. "Although one of the three was finally...

The firm says results signal travel rebound.

From overseas to the domestic circuit, the tourism industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council is witnessing a welcome resurgence, especially after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The top five most-booked destinations this year so far with dnata Travel include the Maldives, the UAE itself, Turkey, Mauritius, and Oman.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has achieved sixth place on the Best Workplaces List of 2022 – Small & Medium Organizations. The ranking is awarded by the Great Place to Work, the global authority that recognizes high-trust, high-performing workplace cultures. RAKTDA is the category’s highest placed government entity...