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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Sabre and Google Develop Industry-First AI Technology for Travel
Travel AI capabilities will be infused across Sabre’s technology platform to power the future of personalized travel Advancements achieved as part of Sabre and Google’s Innovation Framework, a strategic partnership to create the future of travel SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Oct. 26, 2020 – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the […]
Future Hospitality Summit Ready to Set New Benchmark for Virtual Events & Digital Experiences, from 26-27 October
Organised by the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia and G20 Saudi Secretariat, Future Hospitality Summit will utilise the latest virtual event technology to bring the hospitality world together, live from Riyadh and across the world on 26th and 27th of October. Bench Digital will deliver the hybrid virtual conference on a cutting-edge digital event platform – providing a truly immersive […]
Future Hospitality Summit Unveils Comprehensive 3-Pillar Programme for Hybrid Virtual Conference on 26—27 October
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has announced a jam-packed programme for the highly anticipated 2-day event, live from Riyadh and across the world on the 26th and 27th of October. The comprehensive 3-pillar programme, featuring live stage sessions, networking and roundtable discussions, has been developed in collaboration with industry creators, innovators and mentors. Anyone operating within the hospitality sector […]
Future Hospitality Summit Ready to Set New Benchmark for Virtual Events; Digital Experiences, from 26-27 October
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 of the world’s hospitality community. […]
Collinson Sets New Airport Lounge Standards in Health and Digital to Spearhead the Safe, Contactless Journey
Committed to getting the world safely travelling again, global leader in travel experience and loyalty Collinson today announces a trio of new initiatives to boost health and safety for airport lounge staff and guests and pioneer the new era of contactless journey for the airport. The initiatives include a new set of global health and […]
Organisers of Arabian Travel Market announce the launch of ATM Virtual
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has officially announced the launch of ATM Virtual, a three-day event that will take place from 1-3 June 2020. The event, which underscores ATM’s commitment to delivering positive business and networking opportunities to the region’s vast travel and tourism community, will focus on emerging trends, opportunities, and the challenges which […]
Airbus develops solution for airlines to use their widebody aircraft for pure cargo operations during the COVID-19 pandemic #AirbusServices
Airbus is developing a modification for A330 and A350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after removal of the economy-class seats. This solution will help with the airlines’ own business continuity, and also alleviate the global shortage of ‘belly-freight’ air cargo capacity due […]
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Leads with World’s First National Hyperloop Study, in Partnership with Virgin Hyperloop One
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced a contract agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the world’s leading hyperloop company. Under the partnership, VHO will conduct a groundbreaking pre-feasibility study on the use of hyperloop technology for the transport of passengers and cargo, laying the groundwork for a network […]
Sabre forges 10-year partnership with Google to build the future of travel
Google Cloud today announced it has joined forces with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR)— a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry—to help digitally transform the traveler’s experience, and co-create the future of travel. Sabre, which launched in 1960, revolutionized the travel market with the industry’s first semi-automated flight reservation system. […]