Abu Dhabi to host transformative wellness festival in JanuaryExperience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism, said the Kayan Wellness Festival set to take place from January 31 to February 2, 2025 on Fahid Island, will focus on holistic wellness. The festival, presented by Burjeel Holdings and supported by Al More… |
Athar festival to enhance Saudi’s creative economyAthar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the kingdom's largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a UK group to promote the kingdom’s potential within the global marketing communications landscape. The agreemen More… |
Cultural tourism key to Bahrain sustainable hospitality sector: ExpertCultural tourism is one of the key areas which can help to develop a sustainable hospitality sector not only in Bahrain but across the region, said Edward Dolman, the Executive Chairman, and CEO of Phillips Auctioneers, on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2024 held in capital Ma More… |
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches flight to Moldova’s historic capitalWizz Air Abu Dhabi, the low-fare national airline of the UAE, and the second largest airline in Abu Dhabi, has started a thrice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, that is known for its historic sites. The service will operate on Wednesday, Friday, an More… |
Time Out Market to open at City Centre BahrainBahrain will soon be home to Time Out Market, the food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof: its best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences – based on the editorial curation Time Out is known and trusted for. More… |
India showcases free e-visa initiative at WTM LondonIndia showcased its free e-visa initiative, Chalo India, on the first day of World Travel Market London on Tuesday. Mugdha Sinha, the Director-General of India’s tourism ministry, urged those in the Indian diaspora around the world to encourage five non- More… |
Extreme weather 'forcing travellers to rethink destinations'Travellers are actively starting to avoid destinations which are exposed to extreme weather, according to the latest WTM Global Travel Report, released on Tuesday. The report, in association with Tourism Economics, found that 29% of travellers from key global More… |
Umm Al Quwain to set up Logistics City, Cargo AirportIn a major move, the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain has announced plans for the establishment of a logistics city and an airport specially for cargo activities; a key step towards achieving the emirate's Vision 2033 to boost its position as a global hub for logistics services. More… |
Hunger for adventure drives innovation in travel: WTM reportThe rise of the global middle class is driving more demand for new holiday experiences – prompting the industry to offer more adventurous options, according to research from World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. More… |
RDK Group unveils second Marriott residential tower in DubaiRashed Darwish Al Ketbi (RDK) Group, a leading UAE property developer, has announced the launch of Tower Two at Marriott Residences Al Barsha South in Dubai, featuring 137 fully-furnished apartments across 24 floors, with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units as well as townhouses and penthous More… |