Egypt’s hotel scene has undergone significant changes over the past two years since the last “Best Hotels of Egypt” list was published. As is very often the case in Egypt, changes in leadership, ownership, occupancy trends, budget priorities, staffing levels, and so on can drastically impact the …
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AirArabia becomes the latest airline to offer off-site airport check-in in downtown Dubai
Air Arabia has opened a new off-site flight check-in office in downtown Dubai to allow those flying with the low-cost carrier to check their luggage and pick up boarding passes up to 24 hours prior to their scheduled departure. The airline already operates 11 similar locations throughout the UAE, …
Riyadh’s new record-breaking second airport to serve 120 million passengers by 2030
The Saudi capital of Riyadh is getting a second airport that will become one of the largest in the world when it is completed in 2030. The six new runways of King Salman International Airport will serve 120 million passengers annually, also making it one of the world's busiest airports. Riyadh's …
Egypt’s Tourism Arrivals Defy Expectations Despite Challenges and Setbacks
If there is one country in the world that embodies resilience in the face of adversity, it’s Egypt. Despite having been poised for a much-needed breakthrough in setting a tourist arrivals record multiple times over the past five years, one unexpected event after another has held the country back …
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DXB’s passenger numbers show strong bounce-back while tourism arrivals set a record
Dubai Airports, the operator of what is now the the busiest international airport in thew world according to figures from global travel data provider OAG, has reported that its outperformed its own 2019 passenger numbers in 2023. In total, Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 86.9 million …
Red Sea International Airport begins offering its first international flights to and from Dubai
Saudi Arabia's new Red Sea International Airport (RSI) has announced its first international service offerings with the launch of a twice-weekly flight to Dubai International Airport (DXB ) on regional carrier FlyDubai. While the airport already serviced domestic airports within the kingdom, this …
International fashion brand Dior unveils its fall men’s collection at Egypt’s Giza Pyramids
In a unique confluence of fashion and history, globally renowned fashion brand Christian Dior unveiled its latest men's collection against the majestic silhouette of the Giza Pyramids in Egypt with a star-studded fashion show that was set outdoors at night against the backdrop of the last remaining …
New Radisson Hotel and Residences opens in Kurdistan’s regional capital Erbil
Erbil, the capital of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, has added another international hotel brand to its skyline with the opening of the Radisson Hotel and Residences. The 93-key property features a mix of hotel rooms, suites, and furnished apartments, some with kitchenettes, washing …
Turkish Airlines low-cost subsidiary AnadoluJet rebrands and relaunches as AJet
The low-cost Turkish air carrier AnadoluJet, owned by Turkish Airlines, has completed its rebranding and transition to a new name - AJet Air Transportation, or AJet. The airline formally began operations as AJet on March 31, 2024 and previously ticketed AnadoluJet passengers were notified that their …
The tapestry of Egypt’s hotel scene has always been diverse, and that diversity and target market specialization continue to grow as the country enters a new era of development and change in 2024. - John Navarre, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Middle East Travel & Tourism
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Unravelling the Confusing Web of Saudi Arabia’s New Tourism Mega-Projects
As the world begins to move away from its reliance on fossil fuels, Saudi Arabia is attempting to rapidly and wisely diversify itself away from its traditional oil-based economy to one in which a newly established tourism industry can be a significant driver of investment, employment, and economic sustainability. Largely centred around the kingdom’s 1,760 kilometers (1,100 miles) of warm and closely accessible Red Sea coastline, the variety, diversity, and sheer number of new destination announcements has been dizzying. But with the peak of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan still …
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When you want to diversify your economy, you want to work on all sectors, including tourism. If you want to have tourism, you need to develop your culture, entertainment, and sports sectors, as you need to create a calendar for events."
- Mohamed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia