Tourism & Aviation
Tourism and aviation news — covering travel technology, airline updates, Saudi tourism developments, and hospitality innovations in the Kingdom and the region.
Swiss-Belhotel International Shares its Key Strategies on Future of Revenue Management at ROC Middle East 2020
Priyanka Kapoor, Senior Regional Director of Sales & Marketing EMEA & India; and Group Director of Sales, Marketing, Branding, and Communications for Swiss-Belhotel International spoke about the group’s strategies for ‘Future of Revenue Management’ at the annual ROC Middle East 2020 – Revenue Optimisation Conference. It was the first of its kind, ‘Hybrid’ conference – […]
New Portal Allows Global Travellers to Book Mandatory Covid-19 Tests around the World
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Pure Health, the largest laboratory operator in the GCC, has launched a platform for travelers from any country to book Covid-19 pre-travel tests and get it done anywhere in the world. The new portal www.preflighttest.com covers a network of 1284 accredited labs globally. The portal lists the approved labs in each country to help passengers […]
Rove Hotels Redefines Resorts With Fuss-Free Hospitality at Rove La Mer Beach – Now Open
The wait is over: Rove La Mer Beach – located on the sunny shores of Dubai’s iconic La Mer destination in Jumeirah – is now open. Rove La Mer Beach offers beachfront leisure and great value, with all the fun and none of the traditional resorts’ fuss. Located at Dubai’s most exciting ‘playcation’ spot, the […]
Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020 concludes day one with an emphasis on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation in the industry
The event witnessed a huge turnout and strong support from industry players across the region Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15th of December 2020: Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020 (SMMEV), the region’s leading event in the shipping industry, commenced virtually yesterday. The event that will wrap up on December 16 has a successful first day with insightful discussions and significant […]
FESTIVE FUN FOR LITTLE ONES AT CAYA
Tots can indulge in Mediterranean merriment with the ultimate Gingerbread man decorating masterclass. Located in Town Square Dubai Park, the homegrown neighborhood eatery Caya invites little ones to delve into the seasonal spirit with a delicious decorating masterclass. The family-friendly eatery celebrates the season by encouraging kids to get creative with their culinary skills by embellishing […]
Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020 will reinforce the leading status of the maritime industry in the region
With 120 exhibitors and a national pavilion from China The event that will utilize the power of technology to provide an immersive digital experience is set to witness exceptional participation from local and international players Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 of December 2020: Stressing on the importance of modern technology and digitalization in the industry, Seatrade Maritime […]
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Gulf Air introduces new fares using Sabre’s branded fares technology
The airline uses Sabre to enhance merchandising capabilities for better flexibility and personalization MANAMA, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2 December 2020 –Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced that Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently implemented Sabre’s branded fares technology-enhanced […]
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL OPENS NEW COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT IN RIYADH
Featuring 197-rooms, Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road is the brand’s fourth property in the Kingdom Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10 December, 2020 – Marriott International announces the official opening of Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road in the heart of the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on December 2020, after a […]
AIR CARGO RECOVERY CONTINUES AT A SLOWER PACE IN OCTOBER
7 December 2020 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but slower than the previous month and remains below previous year levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.2% below previous-year levels in October (-7.5% for international operations). That […]
UAE marks this 49th National Day with 5 different Guinness World Records™ attempts
Global Village is on the hunt for 3 world records this National Day, with two more others happening in the UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2nd December 2020 – Being the top record-breaking nation in the MENA region by a large margin did not stop the UAE from hunting for more. On the contrary, it proved […]
MINA RASHID RETAINS ITS TITLE AS THE WORLD’S LEADING CRUISE PORT AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2020
The port successfully defended its title for the 13th consecutive year with its consistent achievements Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28, 2020: DP World, UAE Region’s Mina Rashid bagged the award for the World’s Leading Cruise Port once again at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. The award that is considered as a noteworthy accolade in the […]
SWISSPORT GROWS ITS PRESENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Swissport International has added Al-Qassim to its growing network in the Middle East. Last week, a first flight of Pakistan International Airlines has been handled successfully at Prince Naïf Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) in Central Saudi Arabia. With the handling of a first Pakistan International Airlines flight arriving from Multan, Pakistan, Swissport has added […]
IATA Travel Pass Key to Reopening Borders Safely
24 November 2020 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is in the final development phase of the IATA Travel Pass, a digital health pass that will support the safe reopening of borders. Governments are beginning to use testing as a means of limiting the risks of COVID-19 importation when re-opening their borders […]
Emirates Offers Expanded, Multi-Risk Travel Insurance Coverage
New, industry-first initiative greatly expands the airline’s previous COVID-19 cover with additional multi-risk travel cover for all customers purchasing an Emirates ticket beginning on 1 December DUBAI, UAE, 23 November 2020 – Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to […]
Boeing Forecasts Long-term Resilience and Return to Growth for Middle East Aviation Sector
2020 Commercial Market Outlook projects the region will require nearly 3,000 new airplanes valued at $685 billion to support demand through 2039 Middle East passenger traffic growth projected to grow by 4.3% per year, above 4% global average Long-term demand for aftermarket commercial services worth $725 billion Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 18, 2020 – Boeing [NYSE: […]
Cirium Sky – a new cloud solution provides an unrivaled 360-degree view of flight
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– A new managed cloud solution—Cirium Sky—has launched and provides the first 360-degree view of flights in real-time for the air operations sector. Cirium Sky provides a single source of comprehensive aviation and air travel data which streamlines essential data-driven operations, planning and decision-making. The solution leverages the vast portfolio of flight schedules, fleet, flight […]
61 Candidates Shortlisted for the Second Batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme
The candidates have been shortlisted from 4,305 applicants The Programme is aimed at further strengthening the UAE’s position in human space flight Dubai, UAE, 15 November 2020: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that 61 out of 4,305 applicants have been shortlisted for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, that aims […]
Mabaat now officially licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in KSADomestic tourism spend reached a whopping 53 billion Saudi Riyals in 2019
Jeddah, 5 November 2020, Mabaat Real Estate Company announced the launch of its online platform, the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, that is specialized in the short-term rental of residential units on behalf of owners. This innovative model that leverages the principle of sharing economy provides the opportunity for families […]
Travel industry prepares to do business at WTM Virtual #WTMLDN
Travel and tourism professionals from around the world will reconnect tomorrow (Monday, 9th November 2020) for the first day of WTM Virtual (9-11 November), a three-day virtual event for the international tourism community. Final preparations are being made for the online event which includes the Travel Forward Virtual and International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC). The conference sessions […]
AMAALA AND OCEANOSCIENTIFIC STEER ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SAILING EXPEDITION
Two-week scientific expedition to study the impact of chemical contaminants on water bodies as well as human health Maxi-catamaran AMAALA Explorer, a zero-carbon emission vessel, ceremonially launched by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco successfully returns to Monaco after traversing 1,500 nautical miles across the Mediterranean collecting chemical contaminant samples Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 04 November […]
Leaders from 140 countries participate in a hybrid virtual conference to restore growth through tourism
The virtual curtain closed on the Future Hospitality Summit on 27th October following a successful two-day event. Future Hospitality Summit, which took place live from Riyadh and around the world on 26th—27th October, brought together 100+ esteemed speakers and 6,000+ attendees from 140 countries. Riyadh, KSA (2nd November 2020): The Future Hospitality Summit came to a close on Tuesday […]
Future Hospitality Summit Ready to Set New Benchmark for Virtual Events & Digital Experiences, from 26-27 October
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) – the hybrid virtual conference developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry – is overcoming the obstacles involved in organising a major event in 2020, by utilising the latest digital event technology to lead the way in successfully hosting one of the most impactful gatherings […]