The area around Mount Sinai, known to locals as Jebel Mousa or the Mountain of Moses, is arguably the holiest and most well-known place outside of Jerusalem to the billions of followers of the world's three largest religions - Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Nestled deep in the mountainous desert …
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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, …
Saudi’s new Boutique Group to transform historic royal residences into ultra-luxury hotels
It has been home to kings and has hosted presidents, shahs, and princes. And now, thanks to the revitalization efforts of Saudi hospitality company Boutique Group, Riyadh's Red Palace hopes to one day also host you as a guest following its transformation into an ultra-luxury hotel. Originally …
Middle East Travel & Tourism announces the release of The Best Hotels of Egypt for 2024
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 …
GCC countries team up to form Cruise Arabia alliance to bolster nascent industry
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Oman have partnered up to from a new mutual support organization to help develop ports of call along the Arabian Gulf and enhance the region's leisure cruising infrastructure. The alliance, which was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding and announced at ITB …
Saudi Arabia Launches AROYA Cruises as the Kingdom’s First Homegrown Cruise Line
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of its first domestic cruise line, AROYA Cruises, a significant milestone in the nation's tourism and maritime sectors. Backed by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), AROYA Cruises is now open for bookings, offering a unique blend of Arabian hospitality …
Egypt’s Tourism Arrivals Defy Expectations Despite Challenges and Setbacks throughout 2023
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 …
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 …
Sharing Experiences in Immersive Spacial 3D
This new technology adds a whole new set of tools and capabilities for travel industry marketers. With a recording quality and viewing experience that is light years ahead of anything else on the market, immersive spacial 3D has incredible stand-out potential for destination marketing and tourism promotion across the region and around the world. - John Navarre, 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
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