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Khorfakkan Beach upgraded for families

Khorfakkan Beach in Sharjah has seen a major uplift in its facilities for tourists seeking water sports. With a backdrop of the Hajar Mountains, it offers a scenic location for visitors to experience the thrill of kayaking, jet skiing and parasailing and other water sports. Families can also enjoy boat rentals for scenic tours along the coast, while fitness lovers have access to modern volleyball and football…

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Luxury Travel growing in MENA region reveals Mastercard Affluent Travel report

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the main regions driving growth in affluent travel, recording high spends, while also displaying an appetite for sustainable eco-luxury and meaningful cultural experiences. Mastercard’s latest report, ‘Affluent Travel: A Middle East Perspective’, released during the Arabian Travel Market 2024, unpacks some of the key trends. The appetite for…

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Qatar Airways wins Best Regional Airline Serving in the Middle East and Best Business Class awards

Qatar Airways won three prestigious titles at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards during the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai. The awards are for ‘Best Regional Airline Serving the Middle East’, ‘Airline with the Best Business Class” and ‘Best Travel App.’ The awards recognize the airline’s service and commitment to providing unparalleled travel experiences and elevating global and regional…

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Sharjah showcasing 27 leading entities at Arabian Travel Market 2024

Sharjah is showcasing its latest tourist, entertainment, cultural, and adventure offerings at ATM Dubai 2024 - the region’s leading travel show. Ongoing projects and future strategies that will contribute to the emirate’s status as a premier destination for global tourists and visitors are also being showcased at the show. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority’s participation is a reflection of…

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Saudi Arabia plans to attract 150 million tourists by 2030

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector celebrated an incredible milestone of 100 million visitors in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, marking a significant stride towards economic diversification and emphasizing the sector's growing contribution to the national economy. The government aims to leverage this momentum, planning an investment infusion into the hospitality sector of up to SAR 42 billion in key…

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Al Shindagha Museum Dubai to be focal point for International Council of Museums Conference 2025

Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, is a great place for visitors to understand Dubai. The museum offers distinctive journeys through an array of 22 pavilions nestled within 80+ historic houses, celebrating Dubai's history and culture. Museum visitors can immerse themselves in the Emirati past through diverse collections, exhibitions, and archival material that were collectively sourced in…

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Rixos Hotels unveils several new hotels in Egypt

Due to a significant increase in tourist arrivals from various parts of the Arab world and beyond, the Rixos Hotels Egypt has recently opened several new hospitality facilities, including the Rixos Premium Alamein, Rixos Golf Villas & Suites Sharm El Sheikh, Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh, and Club Prive by Rixos Sharm El Sheikh. Each of these properties combine luxury and comfort while focusing on the region’s…

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First upscale Radisson opens in Casablanca

The first upscale Radisson-branded hotel in Morocco, the Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle, has just opened. Situated in the heart of the vibrant Gauthier district in Casablanca, this is the second Radisson hotel in Casablanca and the ninth in Morocco. The new hotel is near Villa des Arts and the “White City’s” key cultural attractions, including La Corniche, Parc de la Ligue Arabe, the bustling…

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Saudi Arabian Airlines wins best stand design award at Arabian Travel Market 2022

Saudi Airlines stand at ATM2022 Dubai Among the 1,500 exhibitors at the Arabian Travel Market 2022 in Dubai, the Saudi Airlines pavilion was distinguished by its amazing futuristic design, as Saudi Airlines won two awards for Best Pavilion Design and Best Pavilion by the public’s vote during the exhibition within the famous Best Stand Awards. The three-storied Saudi Airlines stand stood out due to its digital…