Airline, airport, hotel, destination, visa, and Muslim travel updates from Irhal.
The 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.
Read full storyAbu 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.
Read full storyMalaysia 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…
Two hotels, three ways to stay, and one summer campaign inviting guests to choose their own scene across Paramount Hotel Midtown and Paramount Hotel Dubai
Sharjah Museums Offer an Integrated Summer Experience Blending Culture, Science, and Discovery for All Community Members
New 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.
Read full storyThe Red Sea destination is introducing new summer experiences for families and children, from stargazing and coral reef discovery to marine learning, sports activities and heritage crafts.
Read full storyChief Projects Officer at Shurooq, Khawla Al Hashimi, shares rare insights behind the icon commemorating Sharjah’s global recognition as a beacon of knowledge
Read full storyEscape to Sharjah Collection This Summer and Enjoy 30% Off
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Her Majesty the Queen of England inaugurated the new £2.5 billion Terminal 2 at London's Heathrow airport on Monday, June 23 2014. This is part of an £11 billion investment in the upgradation of one of the world's busiest airports. The new Terminal 2 has been renamed The Queen's Terminal and when fully functional will have the capacity to cater to over 30 million passengers every year. The original Terminal 2…
Noma, the world's No.1 restaurant which is located in Copenhagen is going on a tour. Chef René Redzepi and his culinary team will relocate to the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo from 9-31 January 2015. 54 diners will be able to have lunch and dinner every day at the new Noma restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef René Redzepi and his talented team to Tokyo in January 2015.…
If you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria, this summer, be sure to visit Restaurant Tulpe a restaurant that serves Halal food which is located near the Schonbrunn Palace. Tulpe (or Tulip) serves Turkish as well as Austrian cuisine and is family friendly. The restaurant does not serve alcohol and explains on its website that the selling and distribution of alcohol is prohibited in Islam, therefore, even…
The Sharjah Planetarium has announced that Ramadan this year is expected to start from June 29 as the moon is most likely to be visible on June 28 2014. Ramadan is the time of year when Muslims from all over the world become very religious. Those who do not say their prayers regularly usually start going to the mosques during Ramadan. Due to Ramadan and the summer holiday season coinciding, many travelers are…
Passengers on board Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, can enjoy every FIFA World Cup football match ‘live’ on all of the air carrier’s long haul aircraft from 12 June to 13 July 2014. All 64 games will be transmitted live at 30,000 feet on the airline’s modern, wide-bodied fleet of planes by IMG Media using Etihad Airways’ state-of-the-art interactive inflight entertainment system, E-box, powered…
International hotel chain Hilton Worldwide has launched a new luxury brand in response to the growing popularity and demand for boutique hotels and hyper-local experiences. Curio – A Collection by Hilton is pitched as a brand that that will curate four to five-star distinctive hotels that represent the local area and offer authentic experiences unique to the destination. So far, the collection…
Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils an array of summer and Ramadan highlights specially crafted with family travelers in mind which provide a series of unforgettable experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Many residents throughout the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) are looking for a unique break within the region for a short staycation and Six Senses ensures guests are left with memories to outlast the summer…
In line with winning the World Travel Award, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has a wide range of summer activities both beachside and within the hotel. From June 29 to July 24, and again from August 17 to 28, the capital’s popular beachfront holiday destination will once again hold a summer camp for young aficionados. Catering to ages 4 to 12 years, the thoughtfully designed program will combine fun…
The gates of the sparkling new Heathrow Airport terminal will open this week, capping off an £11 billion investment over the last decade. Terminal 2, or The Queen’s Terminal, will become home to 26 airlines, 23 of which are Star Alliance members, and can handle 20 million passengers. When fully operational, the terminal will operate 332 daily flights to 54 global destinations. On Wednesday, flyers…
Celebrity US yoga instructor Tara Stiles has been tapped by W HOTELS to create exclusive workouts that will be available systemwide as in-room tip cards and videos in suites around the world. To develop the hotel-specific program, Stiles locked herself in the rooms of several W Hotels to step into the shoes — or bare feet — of hotel guests. The end result is four yoga regimes to boost energy, ease jet…
Starting this summer and through to October, Star Clippers is inviting celebrity chefs and sommeliers to board its luxury sailing cruises to concoct gourmet menus. Passengers aboard the Star Clipper and the Star Flyer this summer will sail the Mediterranean in the company of world-class chefs including Bea Schulz, Otto Koch and Marcus Semmler, as well as expert sommeliers such as Olivier Assire, Nathalie…
Ballaro restaurant at the five-star Conrad Hotel is offering iftars this Ramadan 2014 for AED 139 per person. Located on level 6 at Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, the restaurant will feature Italian antipasti, live cooking stations and a buffet table that will, amongst the Italian dishes, also feature Arabic delicacies created specifically for Iftar. For more information, visit the Conrad Dubai website,…
Richard Branson’s dream of commercial space flights took a step nearer reality after VIRGIN GALACTIC signed a deal with US aviation authorities to let it blast paying customers into space, the company said Thursday. The agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets out how routine space missions from the Spaceport America base in the US state of New Mexico will be coordinated with the normal…
Rotana has announced the signing of ten new hotels in the UAE, Iran and Sudan. The new hotels are expected to open their doors before 2020 contributing to Rotana’s vision of 100 hotels by this date. Cementing its position as the largest hotel operator in the UAE, Rotana has signed five new hotels in Dubai, which will increase the company’s total number of properties in the emirate to 20. In…
Dreamjet, the latest newcomer to transatlantic air travel, is slated to launch its first flights this June. One detail makes this new airline unique: only business class seats are offered. Dreamjet will begin operating flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Newark, NJ in late June. Dreamjet flights will have a single cabin with 80 seats in a Business Class configuration, and the fares are expected to…
Looking for somewhere to stay in Rio de Janeiro during the World Cup? Ronaldinho can help — if you can afford $15,600 a night. The 34-year-old former Brazil and Barcelona star has joined the ranks of his countrymen who are hoping to cash in on next month’s footballing extravaganza by renting out their homes to foreign visitors. Ronaldinho took to Twitter to post an Airbnb advert for his…
Qatar Airways has continued its expansion plans with the launch of direct flights to its third destination in Turkey. The airline’s inaugural flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport touched down on Thursday evening to mark the five-star airline’s 140th destination from Doha. The historic flight signaled the start of a four-times-weekly service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, extending the…
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has opened a new wellbeing facility, including a seventeen metre indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre, tailored to the cosmopolitan traveller, and open to limited private membership with residents of London in mind. To complement the new facilities, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, London is also offering a new range of detox and slimming treatments,…
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas has launched their Ultimate Romance package for couples to enjoy at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas. Starting at US$ 2,830 and valid year round, the package includes airport pick-up with complimentary drinks, a two-night stay in a luxurious suite and the following experiences: - Sky Combat Ace “50 Shades of Vegas” experience – Love is in the air as couples take flight in…
Etihad Airways today officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport – the airline’s first in Australia and the newest addition to its collection of premium lounges worldwide. Located in the international terminal’s Pier C, adjacent to Gate 51, the new lounge offers guests a welcoming and relaxing environment with quality furnishings and a…
After hotel chains increasingly abandon the hotel minibar and room service, newspapers could also become obsolete, after luxury hotel chain Shangri-La announced plans to offer a digital service in lieu of the hardcopy kind. The Hong Kong-based hotel group will now be offering guests access to 2,500 local, regional and international newspapers and magazines, which can be accessed via their smartphone, tablet…
Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s exclusive three-night “Behind the Scenes” stay offers movie buffs the opportunity to experience the special ambiance of an historic “Grand Hotel,” along with the best of 21st century luxury. Start the story with a ‘Behind the Scenes” tour at the hotel, learning about the history of the Hungarian film industry which has its roots in the Corinthia Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Guests will also…
Best known for his eponymous chain of restaurants, chef Nobu Matsuhisa is due to open a hotel in London in 2016. After Miami, Manila, Chicago and Riyadh, Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch in early 2016, a 156-room property that will be designed in his signature “east-meets-west” philosophy. The hotel is being built in the previously working class area of east…
With Ramadan fast approaching, locals may wonder which hotels in Europe have taken this religious period into consideration so they can escape the Middle Eastern heat and travel somewhere where the temperatures are cooler. This summer, the Tschuggen Grand, which is set in the beautiful alpine surroundings of Arosa Switzerland, has created a dedicated package, ideal for Arab travellers. The ‘ Arabian Nights’…
