Top Travel Trends in 2014

Over the next one year and beyond, we will witness some new and rising trends in the travel industry. The majority of them will...

Middle East’s Travel and Tourism Market Trends – Low-cost Meets Luxury

There was a visible recovery in travel and tourism across the Middle East in 2012. The increase in the number of inbound trips, despite...

19th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival to kick off January 2

• International entertainment and shopping extravaganza to further enhance Dubai’s position as a family tourism destination • Between 1996 -2012, DSF attracted around 47 million...

Asia dominates global travel and tourism market

Asia is poised to become a global travel and tourism leader, according to new findings in The World Travel Market Industry Report 2013

Global standards driving Middle East airlines success

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt and adhere to global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and...

Wellness Tourism Grows 50% Faster than Global Tourism

It seems that people today care more than ever before concerned about their health and beauty. According to a new study, wellness tourism makes...

New Big Spenders – Young Travelers

Although it is clear that traveling has greatly changed over the last decade, some findings about the industry are still rather surprising. A new...

World’s Most Expensive Cities for Travelers in 2013 Revealed

If you want to save money on your next trip, or you simply want to enjoy the world’s ultimate luxury experience, then you should...

Who reigned victorious at World Travel Awards in Dubai

World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies, organizations...

UAE tourism sector grew by 8%

A new report by the the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the UAE tourism sector grew by 8% during the past three years. In...

New MENA-focused platform for travel agents launched

EmQuest, a division of Emirates Group, and Contac Services Inc., a leading source for travel solutions, partner up to launch the mywurld™ travel platform...

Countdown to World Tourism Day 2013

With one week left until World Tourism Day (WTD) on September 27, preparations are on the final stretch in the Maldives, the host of...

‘One Asia Pass’ Gives More to Visitors of 8 Asian Capitals

Visitors to eight Asian cities can expect to enjoy a variety of privileges such as discounts, free gifts and other benefits with the 'One...

Emirates Holidays Launches Franchise in USA

Signs agreement with DSA Vacations Rebrands name to Emirates Vacations for U.S. market Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, one of the world’s fastest...

Abu Dhabi Tourism Launches Map of Al Gharbia

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA), in consultation with its stakeholders and the Western Region Development Council, has launched a map of Al...

Fabulous 40+ Photo Contest

As part of its international "Find Your Fabulous" wellness and medical tourism campaign, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling a friendly global...

GCC to Introduce Schengen-Like Visa System

Gulf countries are planning on creating an automatic system that will be focused on exchanging information through the web. That was announced by a...

Middle East Posts Surge in European Summer Travel

London, Paris and Frankfurt among top destinations Demand for European destinations rose by 45 percent in August among Middle East travellers compared to the same...