The number of tourists in Jordan, hit by the conflicts in neighboring countries, is recovering, a dynamic that Tourism Minister Lina Mazhar Annab intends to consolidate by combating the “stereotypes” of insecurity that stick to the region.“We ended the year…
Saudi Arabian Airlines has selected Sita to support its strategic expansion plans, by introducing modern, world-class IT infrastructure across 200 of the airline’s offices located in 100 cities and airports in 60 countries.The solution will support the airline’s global IT…
They are usually in large groups. They wear backpacks on their stomach as a form of protection against pickpockets and take numerous selfies everywhere. In hot temperatures, they have umbrellas and wear long-sleeved clothing, so that they do not get…
Last week, the Egyptian Parliament adopted a law that intends to protect the tourism industry, which is an important part of the country’s economy.The local inhabitants who bother tourists may be asked to pay a fine. This is the new…
The Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group to operate a lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of Al Qasba, one of the most popular lifestyle and leisure destinations in the emirate.Vida…
Innovative Hyperloop connections could reduce travel times between Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport by around 34 minutes at some stage in the future, according to expert panellists speaking on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage.Providing a lightening-speed Hyperloop…
The Finnish tourist authority, Visit Finland, has highlighted an increase in global and UAE visitor numbers as the government entity makes its debut on the exhibition floor at Arabian Travel Market.Debuting at the show for the first time with a…
Arabian Travel Market opens its doors this morning for four days of business networking opportunities and insightful seminar sessions.Organisers claim deals worth over US$2.5 billion will be agreed.Now in its 25th year, the 2018 edition will welcome over 2,500 exhibiting…
Traveling halfway around the world to “go to the beach” is a tough proposition. That’s how a friend put it, anyway, when I mentioned I was going to Phuket last December.It’s not an unfair point. But it was my inaugural…
In Cambodia, the roasted edible spider is part of the menu. But the growing demand from tourists, intrigued by this culinary curiosity, could put the spider in danger. Its hunting is not regulated.For the people of Cambodia, the mygal is…
