In-the-Issue

One of the most diverse areas in Malaysia which entails a rich history, culture, adventure and blessed with the oldest rainforest in the world is a bucket list destination for visitors from across the globe and a new destination to the Middle East visitors. The Honourable Datuk Jafry Ariffin, Minister …

UAE has a new destination Street Diversions – for unconventional, theatrical and sensory experiences. Dubai’s latest immersive entertainment destination opens at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Founded on the principles of diversity, inclusion and empowering the unconventional, Street Diversions’ unconventional al fresco venue, which has breathed life into the open-air amphitheater at …

Travel and tourism sectors are important to any country’s economy. In the UAE, its contribution to the GDP is forecast to be AED 264.5 billion (US$72 billion) in 2027. Expo 2020 and the UAE’s effective COVID-19 management have been central to the country’s tourism industry. In Dubai, the Department of …

From its combination of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences to one-of-a-kind theme parks and world-class shopping and superb dining, Yas Island is fast becoming the preferred destination for families and friends this winter season. Travel professionals can now save up to 45 per cent, while booking Yas Island packages through …

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across Middle East, Africa and Asia has  launched the world’s only movie theatre in an indoor ski resort in Dubai. Snow Cinema by VOX Cinemas allows guests to watch movies, literally, on the snow-laden slopes of Ski Dubai followed …

The German webinar attracted travel trade in the GCC region. With the recent announcement that limitations on GCC travellers were relaxed, it is time to discover some of the destination’s new experiences. The webinar looked at three areas — about Germany, a presentation on Arab travellers paradise, and the campaigns …

A webinar will be hosted on January 18, 2022 (Tuesday) about the sandy beaches, white chalk cliffs, sophisticated Baltic seaside resorts, cozy fishing villages, sky high brick churches and fairy tale castles of Meckenburg-Vorpommem, says Yamina Sofo, Director, Sales & Marketing, German National Tourist Office GCC. Germany is one of …

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas in Seychelles is a property which ticks off the boxes of Middle East clientele. With its 64 rooms, suites and villas it offers variety of choices for different clients. It is a four-star property with the value of a five-star one. It is …

Travellers have stated that technology has helped increase confidence in travelling, according to reports. The global tourism sector is preparing for a new phase of growth wherein countries are employing new products and allocating deep budgets for its promotion and development. A major component driving this growth will be the …

Middle East continues its resilience as they look at a more optimistic new year with special campaigns designed to once again to attract travellers to their destinations. UAE’s world’s coolest winter campaign will once again promote the hidden gems in the seven emirates until the end of this month. HE …