Tourism & Aviation
Tourism and aviation news — covering travel technology, airline updates, Saudi tourism developments, and hospitality innovations in the Kingdom and the region.
Experience the Extraordinary with an Eid Staycation at Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai
Celebrate Eid Al Fitr in the unparalleled luxury and elegance of Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, with a spectacular staycation, which includes breakfast, lunch or dinner, late check-out, and more, starting from AED 1,160. Dubai, UAE (May 2021): Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai invites you to escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary with an amazing Eid […]
SITA Hackathon 2021 drives innovation through use of APIs
DUBAI– 27 April 2021 – SITA, the leading technology provider to the air transport industry, announced the results of its 2021 Middle East, India, and Africa Hackathon this week. Using SITA’s extensive range of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the program focused on solving the industry’s challenges through the creation of innovative solutions. It included more than 300 participants, 16 project […]
Emirates and Dubai Health Authority begin implementing digital verification of COVID-19 medical records for UAE based travellers
Emirates customers can enjoy paperless document verification right from the start of their journey The pioneering move will significantly ease travel procedures, reduce wait times and lead to enhanced efficiency and convenience for travellers The integration makes Dubai one of the first cities in the world to implement full digital verification of traveller medical records related […]
ENRICH YOUR RAMADAN WITH RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 21 April 2021-(AETOSWire): This year, Riyadh Marriott Hotel will give you extra-ordinary stay in the city hub of Saudi Arabia that will enrich your Ramadan iftar & suhour. Holy month of Ramadan with a special stay at Riyadh Marriott Hotel offers true heartwarming experience. In addition to highly recommended services, high-speed internet, and […]
Professionals in KSA and UAE Say Loss of Travel has Adversely Affected Business Performance
In a year of working-from-home and video calls, new research conducted by Collinson demonstrates the importance of business travel recovery for the region More than four fifths of business travellers in the UAE and KSA say their job has been in some way negatively impacted by the lack of cross-border business travel. One third of […]
SITA SLASHES PASSENGER PROCESSING TIME AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT WITH SMART LOW TOUCH SOLUTION
SITA Smart Path PoC at Istanbul Airport (IGA) shortens lines, enables a low touch passenger experience, and boosts operational efficiency ISTANBUL – 19 April 2021 – SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry today announced the results of its biometric-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimize passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (IGA). […]
AdEmirates commences IATA Travel Pass trials simplifying COVID-19 related travel requirements
Dubai, UAE, 15 April 2021 – Emirates today commenced trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass– a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. The first passengers travelling from Dubai to Barcelona on EK 185 today trialled […]
UAE and KSA travellers to place high emphasis on mental wellbeing when it comes to post-pandemic travel, new study shows
As the travel industry begins its recovery, new research from Collinson shows mental wellbeing propositions will be key to supporting passengers to take to the skies again Large majority of travellers in UAE (76%) and KSA (80%) will be prioritising their mental wellbeing more when they travel now than they did before the pandemic Dubai – […]
Dur Hospitality launches its unique Ramadan-dedicated brand, ‘AMASY.’
Ensuring an authentic and safe get-together experience Dur Hospitality announced that it has launched ‘AMASY,’ a brand exclusively dedicated to celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. The concept will be carried out across a group of restaurants within Dur Hospitality’s hotel network that will be hosting daily Iftar and Suhoor meals during the holy month […]
Seven truths about the hotel industry that the pandemic reminded us are real
By Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group Last year gave the hospitality industry a nasty shock, but it also provided an opportunity to create a new environment in which our behaviours and decision-making can contribute to the evolution of better societies and more solidarity. As we near the […]
Milestone flight EK2021 highlights UAE’s impressive vaccination drive and readiness of its aviation industry for travel rebound
Close to 400 fully vaccinated passengers experienced Emirates’ latest innovative products and services on ground and inflight Flight supported by fully vaccinated teams on ground and inflight DUBAI, UAE, 10 April 2021: Emirates’ one-of-a-kind flight EK2021 proudly made a journey across the different emirates today, to celebrate the UAE’s remarkable progress in vaccinating its citizens and residents […]
Emirates reaffirms care for its customers with latest policy updates
Airline offers industry’s most generous ticket validity, offering customers the ability and flexibility to hold or use their ticket anytime for up to 36 months Extends complimentary multi-risk travel insurance cover for all Emirates customers Extends Emirates Skywards Tier Status and Miles validity for frequent flyers Dubai, UAE, 08 April 2021 – Emirates has announced the latest updates […]
Alstom secures five-year service contract extension for Automated People Mover System at Dubai International (DXB)
07 April 2021 – Alstom has signed a five-year extension to its contract with Dubai Airports to provide comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the InnoviaTM APM 300 automated people mover (APM) system at Dubai International (DXB). Alstom’s APM system at Dubai International airport has consistently been a top performer. In the first five […]
Bell Intelligent Systems: An Innovation Journey with Microsoft Technology
Dubai, UAE (April 5, 2021) – Bell’s Innovation team continues to lay the foundation for autonomous vehicle management as the infrastructure for unmanned vehicle systems grows. Diving into the exciting, new world of autonomous systems technology, Bell unveiled AerOS last year, which enables companies to manage their fleet information, observe the health of their vehicles, manage throughput […]
Emirates SkyCargo becomes first air cargo carrier to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 50 destinations
Air cargo carrier transported more than 220 tonnes of COVID-19 vaccines on over 150 flights to over 50 destinations Dubai, UAE, 01 April 2021– In the run up to World Health Day (7 April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of […]
Egypt Captivates World with Golden Pharaoh Parade
Cairo, Egypt, 3 April, 2021: Twenty-two pharaoh mummies walked the streets of Cairo on Saturday evening in a stunning royal procession from the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat. The event marked the official launch of NMEC. Against the backdrop of fireworks, the mummies – 18 […]
MANAGING LOST ITEMS ON AIRCRAFT NO LONGER A MILLION-DOLLAR HEADACHE WITH WORLDTRACER LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY
New solution cuts cost by 90% and significantly reduces repatriation time GENEVA – 1 April 2021 – SITA has launched WorldTracer Lost and Found Property, an artificial intelligence-enabled solution that solves a million-dollar headache for the air transport industry: how to quickly return items left behind on aircraft or in airports to their owners. Every year passengers leave millions of […]
Sabre helps Kanoo Travel develop customised technology to drive recovery in the Middle East
Region’s largest travel company extends 25-year partnership with Sabre MANAMA, Bahrain and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 31, 2021 – Kanoo Travel, the largest travel company in the Middle East, has extended its 25-year partnership with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry. A new multi-year agreement will see […]
Emirates becomes first airline to operate A380 to Terminal 1 at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport
Airline’s inaugural service into new terminal operated by newest A380 with premium economy Dubai, UAE 30 March 2021: Emirates has made its first A380 touchdown at Terminal 1 in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), making it the first airline to operate the double-decker aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s latest aviation landmark. EK flight […]
One Vasco partners with Collinson to offer flight delay assistance, SmartDelayTM to its customers
New flight delay assistance service is now available to One Vasco customers Collinson’s service will provide airport lounge access and a safe and comfortable space for travelers facing flight delays of more than one hour Dubai, 22nd March 2021: Collinson, a global leader in loyalty and benefits, will provide its SmartDelay flight delay assistance solution to […]
Dar Al Arkan moves actively to spread Saudi Arabian brands overseas and start works on Sidra, the first of its kind vacation and 2nd homes project in Bosnia.
A SR500,000,000 project, the biggest real estate project in the history of Bosnia. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 16, 2021 – Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate development company in Saudi Arabia, has released its SR500,000,000 new luxury vacation and housing development in Bosnia for sale. The project offers the opportunity to own a second home in a […]
Fujairah Welcomes First Sustainable Development ‘Naseem Al Bahar’
UAE, March 08 2021: Rawasi Real Estate, Fujairah’s leading design-led property developer announces the launch of Naseem Al Bahar Villas. The development is the first sustainable residential project in Fujairah. The development will play an instrumental role in supporting residents in securing thoughtfully designed, beautifully finished residences in the heart of Fujairah. Naseem Al Bahar, […]