Airline, airport, hotel, destination, visa, and Muslim travel updates from Irhal.
The airline marks Philadelphia as its 14th destination in North America NEW YORK, NY, USA – Qatar Airways has reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with the launch of a daily non-stop flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), its 14th destination in North America, which resumed on 1 August 2026.
Read full storyThis summer, Central Shopping Centers invites international visitors to experience the best of shopping, dining, and leisure with Summer Holiday 2026, running from 20 July – 30 September 2026. Created exclusively for international tourists, the campaign offers shopping privileges across Thailand’s five world-class shopping malls: centralwOrld, Central Park…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board, in cooperation with tourism associations, have launched the integrated digital platform "Ahlan Jordan" as part of measures to support the tourism sector and address the impact of regional circumstances on travel activity.
Read full storyflydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has increased its daily operations between Dubai and Naples and is set to boost its flights to Milan-Bergamo to a double-daily operation from 31 July, enhancing passenger connectivity to Italy.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 28, 2026: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a museum of modern and contemporary art, will open its doors on 11 December 2026 at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region's largest indoor theme park, is inviting guests to place themselves in the hands of one of DC's most iconic Super-Villains, as Kryptonite Collider officially opens.
Malaysia Retains No. 1 Position in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025, Offering GCC Travellers a Summer of Festivals, Culture and Discovery.
The Dubai-based carrier announces the start of daily flights to Aleppo from 20 July, reaffirming its connectivity to opening underserved markets Aleppo becomes the carrier’s second destination in Syria alongside Damascus
What if the most valuable thing you brought home from a trip wasn’t an object, but a story? Northern Thailand is home to dozens of ethnic communities who have carried their identities across mountains and borders for centuries – and many of them welcome curious, respectful visitors.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destin…
Luxury travel today is no longer measured by how much you can see in a few days, but by how deeply you can experience a destination. At Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, guests are invited to embrace this philosophy through Long Stay Beach Escape, an exclusive package designed for travelers who wish to enjoy more of Phuket's culture, wellness, and f…
Read full storyTwo hotels, three ways to stay, and one summer campaign inviting guests to choose their own scene across Paramount Hotel Midtown and Paramount Hotel Dubai
Read full storySharjah Museums Offer an Integrated Summer Experience Blending Culture, Science, and Discovery for All Community Members
Read full storyNew five-day programme empowers young people to build confidence, resilience and lifelong skills while embracing active lifestyles
Read full storyAcross Five Museums with Interactive Museum Programmes Enriching Children’s Knowledge
Read full storyOceans of Lights Festival returns to SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in its third edition to offer a summer program full of activities and new experiences
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: Armenia has extended its temporary visa-free entry arrangement, keeping the country within easy reach for eligible travellers from across the Gulf for a further year. The arrangement now runs until 1 July 2027.
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: The competent Armenian authorities announced the extension of the temporary decision exempting eligible travelers from GCC countries from prior visa entry for an additional year, making the decision effective until July 1, 2027. This decision aims to facilitate travel procedures and tourism movement and exchange between Armenia and the Arab Gulf region, allowing travelers…
Read full storySet within Khalid Lagoon, the island shows how Sharjah brings art, nature and design into everyday public life.
Read full storyBlending cultural discovery with elevated wellness and leisure experiences, World of Hyatt summer destinations offer GCC travelers seasonal getaways across the GCC, Africa and Europe.
Read full storyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 30, 2026: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.
Read full storyExperience the Colours of Malaysia at Citrawarna 2026 This Summer
Read full storyGermany is an ideal destination for friends traveling together, thanks to its creative neighborhoods, vibrant markets, street food culture, and stunning natural retreats
Read full storyFollowing the launch of its first collaboration in 2025, the Jacquemus brand returns this summer to the Monte Carlo Beach Club with a new design that reimagines the coastal atmosphere with a contemporary spirit. The design evokes the spirit of 1950s beach clubs, where elegance meets the calm Mediterranean lifestyle.
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World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, will benefit from an improved transport service at WTM 2010. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has just completed successful testing of increasing the frequency of trains to every two minutes 30 seconds during peak times of WTM 2010. This means there will be as many as 24 trains an hour serving ExCeL, London during the busiest…
The only dedicated travel catering services exhibition for the MENA region and one of the largest events of its kind in the world, The International Travel Catering Exhibition (ITCA Dubai), which opened on Sunday 31 October, bringing to market new product launches designed specifically for the in-flight, cruise and rail travel sector. The event serves as a central meeting point for this niche global industry,…
Lufthansa has posted an operating profit of 783 million Euros in the third quarter of the current business year, 565 million Euros more than in the same quarter of the previous year. The good result is the consequence of the increasingly positive development of demand in passenger and freight traffic, and the success of the cost-cutting programmes in all of the business segments, as well as of the realized…
Dubai - Airberlin, Germany’s second-largest airline, announced it will launch the first-ever nonstop flight service between Dubai and the German capital, Berlin. The announcement of the new route, which will launch on 4 November, was made at a press conference held in the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai. Joachim Hunold, Chief Executive Officer of airberlin, Burkhard Kieker, Chief Executive Officer of…
Regional industry leaders honoured at 2nd Doha Aviation Summit awards ceremony Airlines, airports and individuals from the Middle East were honoured at the Leaders in Aviation Awards at the 2nd Doha Aviation Summit, last night (Saturday 30th October) Among the winners were Air Arabia, named as Low Cost Carrier of the Year, Abu Dhabi Airports Company which took the award for the Green Initiative of the Year…
One to One Hotel – the Village, introduces a perfect setting for smart business solutions. Just by booking 10 rooms or more, get facilities and usage of the meeting room, morning and afternoon refreshments with buffet lunch at Resto (international cuisine) complimentary basis. Meeting room facilities include unlimited high-speed internet, secretarial support, hi-tech conference facilities, necessary stationery…
Emirates will advance its existing operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with an additional 10 services per week to Riyadh and Jeddah, underscoring the increased economic ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With a 71 percent increase in operations and a 75 percent increase in overall passenger capacity, the new services will further boost business and leisure trade between the two Arab nations. From…
Beijing, China – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is lengthening its long established lead in China as one of the largest four and five star hotel operators here with 62 existing hotels and a pipeline of 86 new hotels. Now through 2011, one in every three new Starwood hotels will open in China, including new brand flagships for eight of its nine brands. China is now Starwood’s second…
According to Dr Fred Prata, Head of Research at the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, the likelihood of another volcano eruption seriously disrupting aviation is a “near certainty” but next time it can be better managed. The disruption which cost the industry $3 billion in lost revenues could happen again, according to Dr Prata, who is delivering the keynote at a special session, part of the interactive…
DUBAI, UAE, October 2010 - A lucky winner at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival in Australia will have a chance to win one million Skywards Miles, equivalent to five return Business Class fares with Emirates Airline from Melbourne to Europe, with a value of USD$52,450. The Emirates Melbourne Cup is an Australian institution, celebrating the 150th running of the iconic race on 2nd November 2010. Winners will be…
YTL Hotels won 'Merger & Acquisition Deal of the Year' at the 21st Hotel Investment Conference Asia-Pacific (HICAP) in Hong Kong on 15 October for the acquisition of Niseko Village, a premier ski destination in Hokkaido, Japan. The award was voted by more than 700 attendees that included hotel investors, financiers, developers and top industry professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. YTL Hotels was among 10…
As tourism regains momentum following the worst economic downturn in its recent history, the sector is well aware of the importance of working together towards common objectives and staying abreast of the latest tourism trends and developments. World Travel Market (WTM) 2010 provides such a venue and will set the stage for the 4th annual United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ministers’ Summit, as well…
DUBAI, UAE, 26th October 2010 - More than 100 bowlers will be hoping to strike it lucky at the fifth World Airline Bowling Cup (WABC) hosted by Emirates this week. They will be flying the flag for 13 international airlines at the event, which will be held at the Dubai International Bowling Centre from 28th to 30th October. The bowlers will compete for trophies in the Singles, Doubles, Masters and Team…
Millennium Hotels and Resorts opens their second property and their first Grand Millennium in Abu Dhabi with the launch of the Grand Millennium Al Wahda this November. Promising a first-class guest experience exuding elegance and luxury with a contemporary touch, the 850 room Grand Millennium Al Wahda comprising 585 hotel rooms and 265 residences is the largest hotel in Abu Dhabi. Its guest rooms are elegantly…
DUBAI, U.A.E. - Dnata World Travel has announced it will extend its global reach still further by entering into the Indian travel market. Initially focusing on bringing Dnata's expertise in the Corporate Travel sector to travellers in India, Dnata expects to commence operations by the second quarter of 2011. More than a hundred staff will be recruited to provide services in a centralised travel service contact…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways hosted a key aviation safety event for the first time in Qatar on 13 & 14 October. This was attended by industry partners and international aviation safety experts. The focus was to promote safety in the Gulf and the wider aviation community. Speakers included Qatar Airways, Doha International Airport and Boeing. The event was held at Doha’s newest 5-star hotel, the Oryx Rotana.…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of United Arab Emirates was recently ranked number two in the ‘Top Airlines Global’ category in the 23rd annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Travel Awards held in New York, which is one of the top international travel awards programs. These rankings are based on the annual survey of over 25,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers worldwide. Etihad won this recognition for its…
Arabian Travel Market, the leading travel exhibition in the Middle East, has revealed plans to introduce a dedicated cruise pavilion at the 2011 show (May 2-5), an initiative that has been spurred by the growth in both inbound and outbound cruise sales. According to Group Exhibition Director, Mark Walsh, the Arabian Gulf is rapidly becoming a hotspot for winter sun cruising. New cruise terminals have launched…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: With a reputation for the finest dining in the Kingdom, the renowned five-star Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel in Riyadh is soon to be adding the finest freshest flavours of Italy to its menu. This fall marks the opening of La Cucina, a stylish Italian restaurant offering the best in traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The sixth dining…
October, 2010 - flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, notched up its 24th destination yesterday when it landed in Samara, the second Russian city in one week for the airline which also landed in Yekaterinburg on Saturday, October 16. The two routes mark the start of flights to another important market for flydubai and for the UAE. Trade and tourism between the two countries is steadily growing and the…
Dubai, UAE - Dubai Airports announced its September traffic results for Dubai International today reporting a 25 per cent surge in year-on-year passenger numbers and an 11.3 per cent rise in international freight volumes. For the second consecutive month passenger numbers fell just short of the 4 million mark at 3,988,804 up 25 per cent compared to the same period last year when 3,190,408 passengers passed…
Qatar Airways continues its award-winning run, collecting Best Middle Eastern Airline accolades from leading Asian travel industry magazines at separate events held in Hong Kong and Bangkok. Qatar Airways Senior Vice Pesident Commercial East Asia & Southwest Pacific Marwan Koleilat, left, collects the Best Middle Eastern Airline award from Cathy Lee, Goodwill Ambassador of Chi Heng Foundation at the…
Dubai, October 2010 - Emirates underlined its commitment to Libya today by announcing that it will increase capacity on its Tripoli services by 40 percent. Starting from the 1st November, Emirates will introduce three additional weekly flights to Tripoli, bringing the total number of weekly flights to 10. The new EK 743 flight will depart Dubai at 1740hrs and arrive in Tripoli at 2210hrs every Monday, Thursday…
On October 24, 2010, Lufthansa reintroduc ed its acclaimed First Class on its daily Bahrain-Frankfurt service. The deployment of the 221-seat Airbus comes with a marked increase of the capacity on the route. Lufthansa’s A340-300 features a classic 3-class cabin configuration with 8 seats in First class, 48 seats in Business class and 165 seats in Economy class. In time for the winter time season, Lufthansa…
