Highlighting the positive trends in the market, Soldani underscores the opportunities for trade and cooperation between the two countries
From choosing sustainable travel options to making up to two outbound trips in 2024 are some of the trends being followed by UAE travelers
Those wishing to perform Hajj from the kingdom can register via the ministry’s website or through the ‘Nusuk’ application
Chris Ross, chief commercial officer, EMEA Collinson, gives us insights into how the travel industry is contributing to the region’s economy and key travel trends
A surge in visitor numbers is on the cards both in Saudi Arabia and the wider region when the announced unified GCC tourist visa begins to be implemented
The UAE remains the biggest climber on the Henley Passport Index over the past decade, adding an impressive 106 destinations to its visa-free score since 2014
UAE citizens holding valid passports for at least six months are exempt from the visa requirement for entry into Kosovo and can stay there for up to 90 days per visit
The ‘Passengers with No Bags’ service has been launched across domestic and international Saudi airports, enabling travellers to ship their luggage ahead from home to any destination
Priority Pass operator Collinson shares that from backpacking to wellness retreats, the rise in holidays that enable travellers to get back to basics is undeniable
The Saudi Tourism authorities hope to match visitor numbers to previous years which saw between 12 to 15 million tourists visit the annual festival
Leisure travel demand to the region was hit after the Israel crisis broke out on October 7
A digital nomad visa allows individuals to live and work overseas while maintaining employment or conducting freelance work in their home or another country
Saga is betting on resilient demand from wealthy Britons who are less impacted by the cost-of-living crisis
Sphinx International Airport marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah
As winter approaches, family-friendly campsites will soon open for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a unique desert experience
A delegation of Saudi ministers and leaders were the first guests of the destination
The meeting saw ministers of the Gulf countries agree to submit their views on a proposed unified GCC tourist visa for the six member states
The annual pilgrimage to the holiest city in Islam takes place during the Islamic calendar month of Dhu Al Hijja which is expected to fall in June next year
The proposed system would enable UAE residents to travel within the GCC region under a single visa, providing a boost to the tourism sector
The country’s global affairs department updated its travel advisory after relations between the two countries worsened in recent days
The diplomatic rift comes in the backdrop of tensions concerning the actions of some members of the Sikh diaspora in Canada
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In the aftermath of the earthquake, while Marrakech airport continues to function normally, it has seen long queues of tourists wanting to fly out of the city
Armenia’s close proximity and lack of extensive visa requirements make it a popular holiday destination for those residing in the UAE
The tech giant has unveiled a new feature that indicates when fares have been the lowest for their chosen travel dates and destinations
The Dubai royal family is well-versed in the art of vacationing with their extensive travels making them among the most well-travelled individuals in the GCC
Yorkshire is known for its lavender fields and professionally-guided deer hunting expeditions
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Sindalah is one of NEOM’s 41 islands, which will be home to a world-leading yachting ecosystem
The report by World Travel & Tourism Council reveals the top five most powerful travel and tourism economies as of 2022 in terms of GDP contribution