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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Depart from a hurried lifestyle and start enjoying the simple pleasures in life, starting right from breakfast. For the second year in a row Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is taking part in Taste of Dubai, with plans to serve mouthwatering dishes – best savored slowly, from Fairmont The Palm’s signature BreakSlow concept at Flow Kitchen. From March 13th-15th, visitors to the fair are invited to take a mental break…
A relaxing, romantic beach holiday is the most popular form of vacay for American lovebirds, followed by city breaks and island escapes. That’s according to a TripAdvisor survey that looked at how couples plan to celebrate their nuptials, anniversaries and love for each other in 2014. The majority of respondents – 61% — said they plan to hit the beach or the ocean as part of their vacation plans,…
New York City commuters have reason to cheer–the city is getting its first touchscreen subway maps, six months after they were supposed to debut, according to an article by Gizmodo. The first batch of 18 MTA On the Go kiosks were installed in the Grand Central Terminal subway station, with eight located along the uptown and downtown routes of the 4/5/6 lines and the other 10 spread throughout the mezzanine…
The Mile-Low Club submarine is a haven for a couple that loves undersea exploring and living the high life. Introduced by Oliver’s Travels, this vessel can wander through the ocean’s depths—at up to nearly 650-feet. For US$284,000 and above, the couple gets a custom menu that has oysters, caviar, and chocolate fondant. There is also an option to have the bed decked out in flower petals, and to add a…
Travel chaos has returned to the north-east of the United States after a huge winter storm moved up from the south of the country. The mammoth storm has affected people in over 22 states - from Texas to Maine - and caused at least 12 deaths so far. Across the typically mild south of the United States, more than half a million homes and businesses lack power, and thousands of flights have been…
WNYC News recently reported on “rogue signs” that started appearing on New York City’s subway platforms earlier this week. These unlawful signs, which have not been sanctioned by the MTA, has been installed by the “Efficient Passenger Project”. According to a founder of the campaign, this is a “public, civic service” that aims to help commuters navigate the underground labyrinths of the subway and “make a…
(Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13 2014) - Passengers traveling through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport can avoid diet turbulence and fuel their bodies with the right nutrients thanks to the healthy offerings available at any DFW restaurant. The Airport has launched a marketing campaign entitled “Eat Healthy at DFW” to support the effort of DFW concessionaires in providing healthy eating…
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to become the world’s first airline to kit its staff with Google Glass. Virgin Atlantic business and first class passengers (Upper Class passengers, as they’re called in Britain) flying from London Heathrow airport will be greeted by employees wearing Google Glass or a Sony SmartWatch 2. The wearable technology will be used to identify and greet passengers by name…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is planning to open a new hotel and resort complex on the Indonesian island in 2016. With 97 villas and 24 spacious guest rooms, the Mandarin Oriental Bali promises to be a haven for those looking to get away from it all. Located on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of Bali, the resort hotel will offer an extraordinary view on the Indian Ocean and direct access to…
The Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang, China has a little secret—an underwater city lies in its depths. Discovered in 2001, archaeologists found 265 arches in the preserved ruins. The city is approximately the size of 62 football fields and its ancient architecture seems to transport us to the past as it has been relatively well-preserved. Dubbed “Lion City”, or “Shicheng” in Mandarin, this city was built in…
New this year, the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities for guests who may want to offset their luxurious spending by helping to build a home or dishing out food for the homeless. Is voluntourism simply a way to exonerate guests from feeling guilty of their spendthrift ways? Maybe. But is it well intentioned? Definitely. On the winter-spring itinerary this year…
Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, created a spoof ad for the Sochi Winter Olympics, 'bragging' about Russia's undrinkable water, broken hotel elevators and incomplete hotels. He starts off with some banter about the condition of journalists and Olympic athletes' hotel rooms; watch the clip below- it's hilarious:
A small airport at the tip of Northern Norway has launched the world’s first dog-sledding taxi service in a bid to attract more interest to the area. Instead of a cab or a stretch limo, passengers arriving at the Kirkenes Airport can hop on a Husky-pulled sled to the Kirkenes Snowhotel. During the 45-minute trek, guests are given a scenic tour of the Nordic surroundings, reported English-language…
Qatar Airways has announced that it will be taking part in the Singapore Airshow for the first time this year. The airline will have its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on static display from 11th to 14th February 2014 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. This is also the first time that any airline will be showcasing the 787 aircraft at the Singapore Airshow. “We are delighted and certainly proud to showcase…
More than 2.8 million tourists visited Abu Dhabi in 2013, beating previous expectations about a maximum 2.5 million, according to an expert. Salik Mangrio, General Manager at the Saadiyat-based Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas said he expected a further growth of around 15 per cent this year, mainly in business and conference tourism. “Abu Dhabi has become a major tourism attraction destination…
airberlin, Germany’s second largest airline, will introduce a second daily flight between Berlin and Abu Dhabi starting 26 October 2014, building on its successful partnership with equity and codeshare partner Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The two airlines will also expand their codeshare agreement from mid-February, with airberlin guests able to book flights to six…
Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase its services to the Pakistani cities of Islamabad and Peshawar from London and Manchester via its Abu Dhabi base. Starting from March 30th 2014, Etihad Airways will increase its flights to Pakistan’s capital city, Islamabad, from 11 flights a week to a double daily schedule. Services to Peshawar, often referred to as the “City on the Frontier” due to its…
The newest accommodations at a Disney Good Neighbour Hotel now can be found at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration following the resort’s $10-million transformation of its guestrooms, meeting and event spaces, restaurant, lobby and public spaces. Located a half mile from the Walt Disney Resort with complimentary, all-day shuttle transportation to the Epcot Transportation Centre (saving families $14 a…
Basel Aero, a part of Russia’s largest industrial diversified group Basic Element, announces that Sochi International Airport, a main gateway of the 22nd Winter Olympic Games, served over 17,200 Olympic guests and participants on the peak days, Feb 6-7. Over 8,500 passengers arrived at the Sochi International Airport on February 6, on the eve of the Olympics’ kickoff. On the day of the opening ceremony,…
Passengers in Oxford and the Thames Valley are advised to check before they travel following flood warnings for the region. Network Rail expects it to affect the railway between Oxford and Didcot, with the possibility of disruption to the Henley and Marlow branch lines. Engineers have been working trackside near Oxford removing sensitive equipment to prepare the railway for possible inundation.…
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is set to open on 6 May 2014. Located on the historic South Bank of the River Thames in the 306-metre-high, glass-clad Shard, the hotel will be the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group’s third in Europe, following debuts in Paris in 2010 and Istanbul in 2013. As the tallest hotel in Western Europe and the first high-rise hotel in London, the Shangri-La occupies levels…
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto has opened its doors marking the group’s fourth property in Japan. The 136-room property is located next to the Kamogawa River and its rooms have views of the Higashiyama mountains. Located in the heart of a city famed for its Zen temples, palaces and gardens, the riverside resort brings the unsurpassed elegance and renowned service of The Ritz-Carlton to Kyoto, while honoring the…
It’s not hard to see why the following hotels were ranked among the most romantic in the world by by TripAdvisor users. Most offer private, beach or poolside suites in milieus where the water shimmers otherworldly hues of turquoise and blue, and four-poster beds beckon couples invitingly. Greece leads the top 10 list with three addresses, followed by the Maldives and South Africa, which tied with two…
Dubai, February 2014: Following great success last year, Madinat Jumeirah will host the second annual Taste of Peru as an event of the Dubai Food Festival. The four day celebration of Peruvian gastronomy takes place in Souk Amphitheatre, Madinat Jumeirah from Wednesday 26 February until Saturday 1 March, 2014. Food huts offering classing Peruvian dishes including ceviche, tiradito, causa, quinotto, beef…
