Figures collated by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have revealed that the number of international visitors coming to the UAE capital is estimated to have reached 11.35 million in 2019.This number includes 2.83 million overnight and…
Azizi Developments has announced further enhancements to the landscaping of Mina, its premium development on the east crescent of Palm Jumeirah.Designed to leverage its waterfront location, overlooking the Gulf with stunning views of Dubai’s skyline, Mina offers residents seaside serenity…
Atlantic Airways has announced it will be launching a new direct flight from London Gatwick to Vágar Airport in the Faroe Islands from June 23rd.The first direct flight from London since 2014 (when Atlantic Airways flew from London Stansted), the…
Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Red Dubai Silicon Oasis, the latest property in its expanding portfolio across the Middle East.Located at Dubai Digital Park, the hotel seeks to present a playful twist on conventional hotel stays with a culinary…
Saudi Arabia will block Muslim pilgrims seeking to reach the holy cities of Mecca and Medina as the country seeks to control the spread of coronavirus.Religious tourism is a large part of the hospitality sector in the kingdom, and the…
The plane:A Boeing 737-300.Class: Economy.Seat: An aisle seat about three quarters back.Entertainment: None, but this was only a three and a half hour flight. Lots of airlines fly this route but Aerolineas Argentinas is part of the Star Alliance network…
By day, Cairns is an tropical mecca teeming with activities for all ages, those who are water babies and those who aren’t so keen, and wildlife explorers. But when dusk rolls around, Cairns nightlife springs alive while the crickets and…
United will increase checked bag fees for domestic and short-haul Caribbean flights, starting with travel beginning March 6.The price will be $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second checked bag, up from the current rate of…
The International Air Transport Association has released its initial assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 and finds that passenger demand for carriers in the Asia-Pacific region could fall by as much as 13 per cent.Considering that growth for the…
Amsterdam is declaring war on cannabis tourism. The mayor of the Dutch capital wants to ban the sale of cannabis to tourists. The aim is to curb the numbers of visitors – but not too much.Soon many holidaymakers could lose…
