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Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the leading global airport hospitality services provider, Egypt Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company (CAC) have announced a strategic joint venture. As per the agreement, together they will manage six lounges across various terminals at Cairo International Airport (CAI), leveraging PPG’s global expertise in creating …

Literal meaning of ‘home away from home’ comes alive at the Adagio in Doha. It is a complex where Adagio and Ibis rule over the area with its different types of rooms, catering to bleisure clientele. Location is a key aspect which drives in tourists, especially from the Kingdom of …

A new hub dedicated to empowering young Emirati entrepreneurs has opened its doors at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirati District, an initiative led by the Federal Youth Authority in partnership with the Fatima bint Mohammed bin Zayed Initiative, represents a key project within the first phase of the National Youth …

The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, as it is known in China, is the largest and most important outbound travel season for Chinese travellers. Traditionally, travellers from China preferred warm-weather destinations like Southeast Asia but in recent years, they have been travelling to the Middle East in significant numbers …

Miral unveiled its comprehensive Sustainability Strategy, a milestone in its ongoing environmental and social commitment. It outlines Miral’s ambitions to become a regional benchmark for sustainable Leisure, Entertainment, and Tourism (LET) experiences by 2030. The strategy underscores Miral’s commitment to positioning its destinations and attractions as regional references for sustainable …

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development has announced the selection of two unique tourism experiences as part of the ‘Tourism Experiences Training Programme’ in Ajman. The initiative was launched by the department to enrich the Emirate’s tourism content, support the participation of Emirati talent in the tourism sector, and align …

King Khalid Airport emerges as the global leader with 86.65% of its flights departing on-time during the year, finds Cirium, after the 2024 on-time performance review, a benchmark of excellence for airlines and airports demonstrating outstanding punctuality and operational reliability. The airport also triumphed in the highly competitive ‘Large Airport’ …

Hatta, an exclave of Dubai in the Hajar Mountains, has been promoted over the years as a special winter destination for travellers. Now, significant development initiatives aim to enhance Hatta’s appeal as a premier tourist destination. The efforts are part of the broader Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which emphasises …

Aseer is one of the distinctive destinations in Saudi Arabia focusing on cultural heritage and natural diversity of the region. The Aseer Development Authority’s (ASDA’s) objective is to achieve national goals and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s thriving tourism ecosystem. Through ‘Discover Aseer’ ASDA highlights Aseer’s unique offering as a tourist destination …