Tourism & Aviation
Tourism and aviation news — covering travel technology, airline updates, Saudi tourism developments, and hospitality innovations in the Kingdom and the region.
flynas celebrates the debut of its Riyadh-Kiev direct route
flynas, a Saudi national air carrier and a leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has celebrated the debut of its new direct route connecting Riyadh and the Ukrainian capital Kiev, in presence of the Ukrainian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mr. Vadym Vakhrushev ,and flynas CEO Mr. Bandar Almuhanna and VP of Commercial at Riyadh Airports […]
Collinson adds UAE as the latest market to their Emirates Skywards Miles earning platform – skywardsmilesmall.com
Collinson’s SmartEarn and SmartLink platforms enable Emirates Skywards members to earn Skywards Miles every time they shop on skywardsmilesmall.com Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 8th June 2021: Following the successful launch of skywardsmilesmall.com in the UK and US, Emirates Skywards members can now earn Skywards Miles whilst shopping online across more than 50 brands in the UAE. Skywardsmilesmall.com is powered by Collinson’s SmartEarn […]
UPDATED HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO SPAIN AS FROM 7 JUNE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 07 June 2021 The improvement of the epidemiological situation in Spain and the developing progress in the vaccination roll-out, both in Spain and in many countries around the world, make it possible to ease the measures for entry into Spain for tourist purposes. The new regulations, described in this document, will […]
Turkish Airlines increases daily flights from Dubai and launches new campaign
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, increased the frequency of its Dubai to Turkey route to three daily flights to its Istanbul hub which connects travelers to over 300 destinations worldwide while maintaining the utmost care for a safe and healthy travel experience. The new flight will start to operate from the […]
ACWA POWER SIGNS MoU WITH NEUTRAL FUELS TO SUPPLY SAUDI ARABIA’S RED SEA PROJECT
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 01 June 2021: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neutral Fuels, the GCC’s largest biofuel producer, for future collaboration on the supply of its Net Zero Biofuel™ for Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project on […]
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Call for submissions for disruptive startups to join VISTA pitch competition at Dubai Airshow
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 31 May 2021: Dubai Airshow 2021, in partnership with Gothams, a leading accelerator that is helping to build the next generation of aerospace and defense startups has launched the VISTA pitch competition. The contest aims to support disruptive startups in shaping the future of the aerospace industry. Startups from all […]
New Study by Collinson’s Priority Pass Reveals Frequent Flyers Plan to Fly Six Times in the Next Year.
Is the Travel Industry Ready? Travellers who were frequent flyers before COVID-19 expect to take almost six flights in the next 12 months, underlining their desire to travel as soon as possible 78% attribute being vaccinated against COVID-19 as key to their confidence in the safety of air travel and 74% want a vaccine passport […]
IHG® expands footprint in Egypt with signing of Holiday Inn New Assiut Asayla
Signing continues accelerated growth of the Holiday Inn brand family across the MEA region May 27th, 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Mabany Edris, a well-known real estate owner and developer in Egypt, to open Holiday Inn New Assiut Asayla. The hotel was signed at a ceremony in […]
SUMMER STAY OFFERS FOR THE FAMILY AT COURTYARD RIYADH NORTHERN RING ROAD
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 2021– Located in the heart of the capital city, Courtyard Riyadh Northern Ring Road, brings an exciting family package to make the most of their summer. The contemporary hotel is a favourite for business and leisure travllers for its flavourful dining options, seamless service, easy access to the city’s must-see attractions, and modern design. To celebrate […]
Spain opens borders on the 7th of June,
The President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, presents at FITUR the Digital Covid Certificate approved by the EU with the objective of reactivating tourism and the European economy. Sánchez: “This summer we will safely receive all visitors that choose Spain as their holiday destination.” • Spain will launch the Digital Covid Certificate as of 01 July. […]
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Emirates Airline offers special fares from KSA
Jeddah, KSA – 24 May 2021: Emirates is offering passengers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) excellent fares to select destinations so they can book their long-awaited holiday to popular resort hotspots or make up for lost family time by reconnecting with loved ones. Emirates’ special fares in Economy Class start from as low as […]
SOE – The Award-Winning Dining Experience in Riyadh
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Virtual Arabian Travel Market 2021 begins tomorrow as industry convenes to show support for recovery of the industry
Sir Tim Clark opens ATM Virtual 2021 Virtual element of hybrid ATM takes place from 24 – 26 May In-person event successfully concluded last week having welcomed exhibitors from 62 countries and travel professionals from over 100 countries Aviation, regional tourism, destinations and technology some of the key topics to be discussed on the first […]
Emirates wraps up a safe and successful ATM
Dubai, UAE, 20 May 2020: Emirates has successfully concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM), the largest in-person travel industry event to take place globally since the pandemic began. Click here to watch how visitors safely experienced Emirates’ products at this year’s ATM. The staging of this year’s Arabian Travel Market is reflective of Dubai’s sustained efforts […]
Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront Seef Opens its Doors in the Heart of Bahrain
Expanding its presence in the Middle East, Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of its much anticipated first 5-star hotel in the region – the Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront Seef. It marks the entry of the upscale brand in the Middle East bringing unique experiences to affluent travelers to the Kingdom. The spectacular hotel was inaugurated by H.E. Zayed Rashid […]
Looking Back on 25 Years of the Bell 407
More than 6 million flight hours and 25 years of operation. Dubai, UAE (May 19, 2021) A global platform renowned for its versatility and reliability, the Bell 407 aircraft has played an essential role in critical missions for more than 25 years. The aircraft sets a high-standard for single-engine aircraft with its unmatched reliability and performance […]
Emirates inks strategic agreement with global tech giant, Huawei, at ATM
Enhanced collaboration will see Emirates as a key partner of Huawei’s ecosystem Dubai, UAE: 18 May 2021 – Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei, one of the world’s top tech brands, to further extend its existing partnership. The enhanced collaboration will allow both brands to build awareness to […]
Seera Group & Klook form Strategic Partnership to drive digital transformation of Saudi tourism sector
Strategic partnership will add momentum to placing Saudi Arabia on the global tourism map Plan to join forces to support and enable Saudi-based tour activity providers and strengthen the value chain through additional local tourism offering for travellers to explore Riyadh, KSA; May 17, 2021: Seera Group, the region’s leading travel services company, have formed a […]
IHG® signs MDA with RIVA Development Company to open 7 new hotels across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The latest signing is aligned with IHG’s strategy to expand presence in the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 18 May 2021: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with RIVA Development Company via its wholly-owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company to open at least 7 hotels […]
ATECA Hotels Unveils Robust Expansion Plans at Arabian Travel Market Dubai Targets 5 Properties by Q4 2022 in Uzbekistan – Central Asia
ATECA Hotels, a subsidiary of ATECA Holding, unveiled today its aggressive expansion plans at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai with a target of reaching five properties by Q4 2022 in Uzbekistan – Central Asia. The group already has its first upscale 4-star hotel ‘ATECA Hotel Suites’ under development in Tashkent which is slated to open […]
Emirates and flydubai build on Dubai’s connectivity with more choices for travellers since reactivation of strategic partnership
Joint network to reach 168 passenger destinations by end of May Nearly 500,000 customers have flown with reactivated partnership since September 2020 Dubai, UAE, 17 May 2021: Emirates and flydubai are delivering on their customer promise to reintroduce more convenience, choice and seamless connectivity for travellers across their combined network, which is expected to reach 168 […]
Emirates welcomes His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to its ATM stand
Airline showcases its Premium Economy seats and refreshed onboard products DUBAI, U.A.E – 16 May 2021 – Emirates, the Official Airline of the 2021 Arabian Travel Market (ATM), welcomed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to its stand as he opened the region’s largest travel and tourism trade event and the first physical travel […]