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It was two great days of networking with the travel trade in the Middle East at the Gulf Travel Show 2022, organised with Tourism Malaysia as platinum partner. Shehara Rizly We are very happy to announce that we will be opening our borders from 1st April 2022 this year to …

One of the 50 key infrastructure projects launched in the UAE was the national railway programme with an investment of AED 50 billion linking all seven emirates. This programme is also expected to create economic opportunities amounting to AED 200 billion. H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

With countries easing restrictions and opening up, Austria tourism board introduces one of the most interesting destinations for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market, a premium family destination where one can discover and indulge in both summer and winter 365 days a year. Shehara Rizly Robert  Groblacher, Director, Austria tourism …

A recent research shared by World Travel & Tourism Council reveals that the travel and tourism sector in the Middle East could reach up to US$246 billion this year, just 8.9 per cent behind pre-pandemic levels. As the region continues to recover, employment in the region could also reach beyond …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced a new event called ‘Celebrate Al Dhaid!’ in collaboration with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage to shed light on the historic Al Dhaid Fort in Sharjah’s Central Region. The announcement comes as His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …

Wego and Egypt Tourism Authority launched a campaign to promote Egypt’s ‘hidden gems’, including the world’s oldest intact temples, museums and pyramids, among tourists of all seasons. The campaign focuses on promoting Egypt as the most preferred destination of choice for Middle Eastern travellers showcasing the various elements of Egypt, …

The big news was revealed at the recently concluded Gulf Travel Show 2022 when the country announced that its borders are now fully open for global travellers. Middle East has always been one of the most important source markets for Malaysia pre pandemic, generating the highest revenue.  Last November, Malaysia …

Malaysia is all set to welcome back international travelers after the government announced the full reopening of its borders for the first time after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related closures as the nation is transitioning to endemic phase, beginning 1 April 2022. Fully-vaccinated travellers can enjoy quarantine-free travel and …

On February 15, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded one million visitors. On the occasion, Carmen Bueno, Executive Commissioner General of the Spain Pavilion, welcomed the millionth visitor, an Irish man living in Abu Dhabi, who was there with his family. The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded …

Tourism leaders from the Caribbean nation visit UAE as part of a week-long mission to deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the islands’ extensive appeal and best environmental practices in a conversation with UAE’s Green Sheikh at EXPO 2020 – including a nationwide ban on plastic. A high-level …