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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May 25 - The hospitality and tourism sectors will lead to more economic growth and investment in Dubai in the next 10 years, said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Fiscal Committee and Emirates Group. "Dubai is leading a strong tourism rebound in the Middle East. Tourism growth will continue to generate a powerful multiplier effect on the economy due to its strong indirect effect on…
May 25 - In partnership with The Royal Thai Embassy, Mövenpick Hotel Phuket and Qatar Airways, the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain has officially opened the week long festival on Saturday 22nd May 2010. Attended by over 200 distinguished guests which includes government officials, diplomats and media partners, the event was opened by His Excellency Suphat Chitranukroh, Thailand Ambassador to Bahrain. The event…
May 24 - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced its monthly traffic report for the Abu Dhabi International Airport, stating double-digit growth figures. The airport recorded a passenger traffic increase of 10.1 per cent, up to 866,475, in April. This is in spite of cancellation of flights to European countries in the aftermath of the volcanic ash cloud incident. Aircraft movement went up by 11.1…
May 24 - Handicapped travelers will now be able to enjoy facilities especially designed for them at the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah. The services have been launched in collaboration with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia Catering, Abjad Daycare Centre and Saudi Arabian Petroleum Supply Company. Talking about the services, GACA PR…
May 24 - The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) hopes that there will be many more Saudis coming to the Emirates for their summer vacations. "We have chalked out an elaborate summer program for our visitors from Saudi Arabia and other parts of the GCC," ADTA 's Domestic Promotion Section Head Ati Al-Dhaheri spoke during a press conference at the Westin in Jeddah on Saturday. "The Saudi guests who stayed in…
May 24 - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast announced on Saturday that Iran and Georgia will cancel visa requirements between the two countries. In fact, he said that opening Iran’s consulate in Batumi is one of the top priorities in order to foster a healthy relationship between Georgia and Iran. Cooperation with neighbour states and promoting ties with Georgia is among Tehran's foreign…
May 24 - "The Atlas of Tunisia's landscapes", a database of Tunisia's landscape was presented on Friday in Tunis, during a study day on "Planning and Tourism" The brainchild of the Directorate General of Land Planning, under the aegis of the Ministry of Equipment, Housing and Territory Planning, the atlas has been launched in Arabic and French, and gives an overview of the region’s landscape in great detail.…
May 24 - UAE’s hotel sector continues to excel with 56,187 rooms in the active pipeline, said a new report by research firm, STR Global. According to the report, there are a total of 467 hotels in the Middle East and Africa region for which 128,903 rooms are under development. UAE has the most number of rooms (29,125 rooms), Saudi Arabia second (15,770) followed by Egypt (7,178) and Qatar (6,041). Dubai…
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency said its summer travel bookings for air tickets and increased 15 percent in the first two weeks of May compared to the same period last year. Zafar Imam, Managing Director of SNTTA said “The sales trend indicates that the travel industry, which has had some reversed over the past year, is now firmly back on track,” Last year people were reluctant to travel for…
May 23 - The ‘Heart of Sharjah’ project received approval by the Ruler of Sharjah and the Sharjah Development and Investment Authority (SDIA) will begin work soon on the strategic plan to create the region’s biggest heritage project in the heritage area. His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah approved the ‘Heart of Sharjah’ project which was…
May 23 - The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is significantly expanding its six week long ‘Summer in Abu Dhabi’ program, bringing its spectacular entertainment line-up into eight venues across the UAE and Al Ain. This is the first time the festival, now in its third year, has branched out into the emirate’s Eastern Region heritage heartland. Three major international acts headline the summer festival, which…
May 23 - Budget carrier Air Arabia has received its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority that will allow the airline to launch Air Arabia, Egypt. Formed in cooperation with the Travco Group, Middle East’s largest travel and hospitality group, Air Arabia’s Egypt operations from Alexandria will begin in June. "We thank the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authorities for their…
May 23 - Yemen Airways has successfully implemented the Amadeus Access Update that supports dynamic schedules, it was learnt on Saturday. The update will let Yemen Airways to load and update schedules in real-time, and ensure a secure synchronization of flight schedules between Yemen Airways and Amadeus. For travel agencies, this agreement offers maximised sales opportunities with provision of real-time…
May 23 - South Korea has launched an initiative called 'collaborative medical tourism' that will especially focus on tourists from the Middle East. In fact, recent figures show that South Korea played host to over 60,000 medical tourists from all over the world. It is because of this that the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) organised a 'Korea Medical Tourism Evening' in Dubai on Wednesday night in cooperation…
May 23 - Tunisia stands second with respect to recuperative tourism, mineral water therapy and thalassotherapy after France, said a study published on Friday. Tunisia has to its credit vast resources of mineral water (about 95) all over the country. In fact, 30 of these sources are known for producing particularly cold water – as cold as 25 C – while the rest are known for being hot – as hot as 70 C, said the…
May 22- The Chelsea Group has announced the opening of a new hotel in Dubai bringing its total investment in the hospitality industry to more than Dh600 million. "We have launched our new four-star hotel in Al Barsha behind Mall of the Emirates as the hospitality industry in Dubai is picking up," said Shiraz Kassam, Managing Director and CEO of Chelsea Group, which runs hotels and hotel apartments in Dubai.…
May 22 - Etihad Airways announced on Friday that it won three Skytrax World Airline Awards — the World's Best First Class; Best First Class Airline Seat; and Best First Class Onboard Catering. The Skytrax survey is conducted every year and the awards are thought to be the most prestigious in the world. The survey takes into account 18 million travelers and their air travel experience. Peter Baumgartner,…
Hamburg, GERMANY – Qatar Airways has been named among the top three airlines in the world at the latest Skytrax World Airline Awards 2010. The honour was among several awards that the airline collected at a ceremony in the northern German port city of Hamburg. Qatar Airways’ global ranking among more than 200 international airlines rose to number three in the world – up from fourth spot last…
Kuwait, May 21 - Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) has been facing countless delays in flights since 40 per cent of its workforce has left the company to work for rival airlines, said the airline’s Chairman and Managing Director, Hamad Al-Falah has said. Around 80 of their technical staff have left recently. "These employees made up 40 percent of KAC's trained staff," Al-Falah added. "This shortage, although…
Dubai UAE, May 21- Emirates Group, that reported a profit of Dh4.2 billion for the year ending March 31, 2010, will pay Dh1.6 billion, a third of its profits, to the Dubai Government. “Emirates has declared a dividend of Dh1.6 billion to its parent, the Investment Corporation of Dubai, a wholly owned Government of Dubai entity,” said a statement issued by the airline on Thursday. This is the highest…
Damascus, Syria May 21- Bena Properties has launched the Yasmeen Rotana Hotel, the first of its kind in Syria. The foundation stone laying ceremony took place under the patronage of Mohammed Naji Otri, Prime Minister of Syria. The hotel will be situated in Mazzeh on the Damascus-Beirut highway. "We are proud to have been chosen to manage this spectacular 5 star property and our team is very excited about the…
Dubai, UAE May 21 -The Palace - The Old Town, a five-star hotel in Dubai, has received the coveted Green Globe Certification, marking it as a sustainable and environment-friendly hotel. The certificate was given to The Palace for keeping its carbon emissions to a minimum and promoting sustainable development initiatives by tracking energy and water consumption. Speaking on the occasion, Jason Harding,…
May 20 - flydubai launched its 15th destination last night when its first flight to the Egyptian city of Luxor departed from Dubai International Airport in Terminal 2. Luxor is flydubai’s second destination in Egypt, after Alexandria, and next Monday the carrier will begin flight service to its third Egyptian destination in Assuit, the biggest town in Upper Egypt. Luxur is synonymous with ancient Egyptian…
