Attracting more tourism or preserving their ecosystem is a dilemma that beaches and islands around the world are facing today. The massive and uncontrolled arrival of visitors to important ecological areas has become a problem for several of these destinations,…
Air Astana has declared unaudited net profit for 2018 of US$5.3 million, driven by higher revenues and higher jet fuel costs.The figure last year was $39.1 million.Total airline revenue for the past 12 months rose by ten per cent to…
Year after year, Oman is opening itself to international tourism. The country’s goal is to diversify its economy and with its rich history and impressive variety of landscapes, the sultanate hopes to quickly become a popular destination among Western tourists,…
Incredible beaches, crystal clear waters, massage stations, food on the beach, white sand … These are the usual responses of tourists when asked about Thailand. Military dictatorship, persecution of civilians, sex tourism, and natural disasters rarely top the list, although…
Effective July 1st, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul.The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK and Sydney as a destination…
In the Japanese tradition Sakura flowers are associated with the transient nature of life, a beautiful reminder to seize life’s opportunities and enjoy what nature has to offer.Now you too can experience the wonders of this bountiful bloom with the…
Tucked away on a stunning beach island, Spa is the brand-new wellness destination by Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.From the moment of arrival, Spa takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and welcomes you…
Travel industry professionals and consumers from around the globe have been invited to cast their votes ahead of World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019.The event will recognise organisations in the Middle East considered to be the very best…
Property developer Seven Tides has confirmed Barceló Hotel Group as the new operator of its five-star Dukes Dubai, located on the west trunk of Palm Jumeirah.The hotel will be rebranded Dukes Dubai – A Royal Hideaway Hotel and will become…
China’s rapid growth in domestic tourism continued in 2018, with a total of 5.54 billion domestic tourist trips, an annual increase of 10.76%, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced.Last year, domestic tourism in China generated a total income of…
