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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Marriott International, Inc. together with Ian Schrager and Carpenter & Company announced that it will open its first hotel in Iceland in 2018, The Reykjavik EDITION. EDITION, the first true luxury-lifestyle brand, combines the personal, intimate, individualized and unique hotel experience that Ian Schrager is known for, with the global reach, operational expertise and scale of Marriott International. Marriott…
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the launch of its flights to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, extending the airline’s route network in the country to three destinations. The airline will operate four flights a week, starting from 26 October 2015, and will be the first Dubai-based carrier to serve this route. flydubai launched operations to Kazakhstan in September 2014 with flights to Almaty and…
You’ve seen the cars. You’ve seen the action. And soon, you’ll be able to live it. One of the most successful film franchises of all-time will soon become one of Universal Orlando Resort‘s most action-packed ride experiences. Buckle your seat belts, because Universal Orlando Resort announced that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will join its line-up of attractions in 2017 – continuing the unprecedented growth…
There are new food options available for all flydubai flights departing from 01 September 2015 in economy. The food options available for your flight will be made clear at the time of booking. All meal options are only available for pre-purchase and will not be available to buy on board. Main meals are accompanied by fresh salad and a delicious dessert, and breakfast meals are accompanied by fruit and yoghurt.…
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the arrival of the original fashionista - Barbie® - in celebration of Mall of the Emirates’ 10th anniversary. Over the course of September, the mall will host two exciting, diverse, and exclusive collaborations for Barbie® fans and women of all ages. Mall of the Emirates will unveil…
Air China and Air Canada are preparing for the launch of non-stop flights between Beijing and Montreal that will create the first transpacific direct link between Asia and Montreal. The flights will be operated by Air China starting on September 29, 2015, initially three times a week, with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and Air Canada will place its code on the flights for sale on a codeshare basis in a first phase.…
This September, W Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, will unveil its Dutch debut with the highly anticipated W Amsterdam. The arrival of this contemporary design-led lifestyle brand is set to re-energize the Dutch capital with its innovative design, signature services and diverse beverage and food offerings. Let the elevator lift you up to the rooftop for a check-in experience…
Iceland’s premier airline, Icelandair, is excited to announce continued expansion of their global network with new seasonal service from Montreal beginning May 19, 2016. Flights from Pierre Trudeau International Airport will mark the arrival of the airline’s first gateway in the province of Quebec, and 16th in North America. As part of Icelandair’s extensive timetable, four flights a week will be offered…
Trump Hotel Collection has reached an agreement with MNC Group, an Indonesian investment group, to manage a six-star luxury resort and residential development in Asia. Situated in Bali, atop the southwest coast and set against the Indian Ocean and renowned Tanah Lot temple, this development will be Trump Hotel Collection's first resort in Asia. With a portfolio of 14 award-winning hotels, the rapidly…
Are you looking for an alternative to the sugar-coated tedium of the average family day out? Or just somewhere a lot cheaper? Dismaland Bemusement Park might just be the place for you. Described as “the UK’s most disappointing new visitor attraction”, this dark parody of Disneyland is the latest project of British street artist Banksy. The famous ‘guerilla’ artist first appeared 20-years ago in the UK,…
Planning a trip to Seoul, or looking for some inspiration? Here’s a quick guide on what to see if you happen to find yourself in the bustling yet beautiful capital city of South Korea. 1. Gyeongbok Palace Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest…
Following their recent announcement of direct flights to Costa Rica from 4 May, 2016, British Airways has confirmed that it will fly non-stop to Lima, from the same date. The Peruvian capital has long been overlooked in terms of direct flights from the UK. There has been no direct air-link between the UK and Lima since 1982, when Peru closed its airspace to flights being operated by British Caledonian to…
Emirates Airlines has announced four new weekly flights between Dubai and Phuket, starting December 1st 2015. “Since the launch in 2012 Phuket has been a solid success story. The fact that we are now adding a further four weekly flights highlights not only the desirability of the destination but also the demand for passengers wishing to travel with Emirates,” said Thierry Antinori, Emirates executive vice…
The leading Asian hospitality group, Dusit International, has announced its expansion to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The company will bring its contemporary dusitD2 brand to the Kingdom’s capital city of Thimphu, as well as to scenic Punakha. The first of these projects, the dusitD2 Thimphu, will launch in 2017. It will be the city’s largest hotel with 83 guest rooms and suites. Featuring modern architecture…
Emirates has announced its plans to launch services to Panama City beginning 1st February, 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world (17 hours 35 minutes in the Westbound direction) and will be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Service to Panama City, Panama’s capital and largest city by population, will commence with a daily flight operated by a Boeing…
Orlando International Airport will introduce a Muslim prayer room in time for Emirates Airline’s nonstop flights in and out of Orlando. The airport will spend close to $250,000 to build the 4,000 square foot prayer room, which is set to open for Emirates’ inaugural flight on September 1. The room will also feature an ablution area, carry-on-luggage bins and shoe racks, as well as directional signs for the…
Stockholm, or ’The Venice of the North’ thanks to its beautiful architecture alongside the water, is Sweden’s largest city. Here is a list of the top 10 places you should visit if you happen to be there this summer. 1) Nystekt Strömmingvagnen Because Stockholm consists of 14 islands and is located right around the Baltic Sea, fish is not an uncommon entrée in restaurants. Although this is not a…
Qantas has announced it will add more than 140 flights between December and February to New Zealand, Jakarta, and Singapore to cater for strong demand during the upcoming summer holiday season. In addition to the 15 seasonal services from Sydney to Christchurch and Queenstown already on sale, the Australian airline will add an extra 95 return services to New Zealand during the peak holiday travel season.…
Emirates has confirmed that the American actress Jennifer Aniston is the new face of the airline, but would not comment on how much the endorsement was worth to the star or when her advertising campaign would be revealed. Boutros Boutros, the airline’s divisional SVP for corporate communications, marketing and brand, said in a statement: “We can confirm that we are working with Ms Jennifer Aniston on a…
Dubai is no newcomer when it comes to the biggest and the tallest, so it should come to no one’s surprise to hear about their latest venture. As part of Meydan One, a large-scale leisure, residential and hospitality development, Dubai plans to build a new mall that will be adjacent to the world's longest indoor ski slope. The project, covering 3.67 million square metres, was launched by His Highness Shaikh…
Dubai-based airline, flydubai, has announced the addition of Eritrea to its African network. Direct flights between Dubai and the capital city of Asmara will commence on 25 October 2015 with 4 flights a week. The flights will mark the start of the first direct link between Eritrea and the UAE. Asmara is the second African destination added to the flydubai network this year after Hargeisa, which began in June.…
If your bucket list includes a trip around the world, here is your chance. With fares starting from $114,000 you and a companion can go on a world cruise aboard a luxury ship. With all the facilities of a 5-star hotel and more, your trip aboard the Norwegian Seven Seas Navigator will be the most memorable trip of your lifetime. How else can you get to sail into the sunset every day for 128 days. The 2017…
Activities have kicked off under the title "Oman: Love and Peace”, as part of this years Salalah Tourism Festival. The festival takes place every year and lasts until August 31st, coinciding with the country’s monsoon season. The festival has several activities on various religious, economic, heritage, social, cultural, sport and entertainment fields, and is considered one of the major festivals in the…
Modhesh World is the ultimate destination for family entertainment during the summer in Dubai. Attracting around 500,000 visitors in previous editions, this event is surely not one to miss if you happen to be in Dubai this August. Top 5 attractions at Modhesh World With each of its eight halls having an identity of its own, Modhesh World offers a variety of fun at every corner. This year’s Modhesh…
