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In line with the objective of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) to enhance the Kingdom’s point-to-point air connectivity to target international markets, SAUDIA, in collaboration with the ACP and Saudi Tourism Authority, has launched four new international destinations – Beijing (PRC), Birmingham (UK), Kano (Nigeria), and Johannesburg (South Africa). …

Turespaña has compiled a Spain Specialist Program to promote the hitherto known destinations in the country and familiarise travel trade partners in the Gulf region with a wealth of knowledge about the country, its rich history, culture, and gastronomy. The program offers a wealth of knowledge necessary to plan a …

With an aim to capitalise on the growing trend of experiential travel where visitors seek cultural and heritage experiences, rather than less context dependent leisure options, governments in the Middle East region are focussing on developing cultural destinations and promoting the region’s heritage sites to attract global tourists and encourage …

Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announces an 1,800-metre dual zipline project in the Wilayat of Khasab, as part of its plans to develop the destination for adventure tourism. The project, first of its kind in the Governorate of Musandam, will be an integrated adventaure centre designed to offer tourists …

GCC residents are planning their post Ramadan outbound travel not just to the usual destinations but to various new and upcoming destinations which has been offering a whole new suite of attractions. Destinations have been showcasing their latest offerings over various programmes for the GCC travellers. Here is what experts …

Cruise Saudi shares the vision for rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia’s cruise sector with the tourism industry at the Saudi Tourism Forum 2023, held in Riyadh recently. TT Bureau Cruise Saudi, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, updated the industry on the rapid expansion of the Kingdom’s …

The Saudi Tourism Authority welcomes the expansion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents visa, which is now open to all professionals wanting to apply for a tourist visa. TT Bureau Announced by the Ministry of Tourism, the visa allows visitors to enjoy diverse tourist destinations in the Kingdom of …

In anticipation of the surge of foreign tourists coming into the Philippines this summer season following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s directive for implementation of electronic visa systems, Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, initiated a high-level convergence meeting with the heads and representatives of agencies such …

The 19th Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair (AITF) 2023 is back at Baku Expo Center from 4-6 April. Traditionally one of the leading events in the tourism sector, the AITF brings together the leading players in the industry, providing them with the opportunity to establish new contacts and expand …

Hype about ChatGPT got UAE ministerial forum to investigate reality of nitty-gritties of bringing them into the different industries. Whether it is students using it to do their homework or creating works of art comparable to Picasso prepared in a flash, news is full of stories about ChatGTP or similar …