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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If you're expecting to find Paris or Rome on this list of honeymoon destinations, don't read further. We think you should go somewhere different for your honeymoon. Visit Paris when you've been married a few years, and ride a Gondola in Venice sometime later in life. For your first trip together as a married couple - go somewhere different and exciting. Here's a list of Irhal's top 10 picks for a unique…
If you're expecting to find Paris or Rome on this list of honeymoon destinations, don't read further. We think you should go somewhere different for your honeymoon. Visit Paris when you've been married a few years, and ride a Gondola in Venice sometime later in life. For your first trip together as a married couple - go somewhere different and exciting. Here's a list of Irhal's top 10 picks for a unique…
The guide points the user to places of interest that were stamped with approval by other creatives—photographers, architects, designers—making it pretty much a carefully curated collection of 'creative-to-creative' recommendations.
Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts has launched a grand promotion to beat the summer heat. The offer rate is from Dhs399 per night for a stay in a Double Room at any of the four properties– Beach Hotel, Beach Resort, Mangrove and Acacia – including complimentary breakfast for two and complimentary tickets to Ice Land Water Park in Ras Al Khaimah. The summer offer is valid till end of September so start planning your…
As you pack your bag for your next vacation you might well be wondering how to add an extra splash of luxury to your suitcase. If so, you’ll be happy to hear that Hermès has added four new colorful options (‘bleu galice’ blue, ‘rose crevette’, ‘vert canopée’ green and ‘jaune soufre’ yellow) to its line of pocketable travel perfume bottles for summer 2013. The handstiched leather travel cases come in…
Luxury property the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is the latest to open a ladies-only floor designed to put traveling women at ease and make them feel “comfortable and secure.” Dubbed the “Pearl Floor,” the all-female area is fitted with 20 premium and deluxe rooms, as well as two executive suites. Staff on the 48th floor, which features an express check-in desk, is likewise male-free, manned with all…
When it comes to vacation planning, holidaymakers in the US said their top priority is to immerse themselves in the local culture, followed by shopping and feasting on local cuisine. Those are among some of the findings in the latest “American Express Spending & Saving Tracker” report, released this week, which likewise found that summer travel plans are on the rise this year, up 17 percent compared to…
Subscription services for extra legroom, increased baggage allowance, and even ‘all-you-can-fly’ programs are making their debuts in the airline industry, in what could become the next trend in flying. Earlier this week United Airlines launched a new service that would allow subscribers to book seats which offer extra legroom at the front of economy cabins for a flat fee of $500 a year. Their new…
In Egypt, the Siwa Oasis just east of the border of Libya is a desert land of rock and sand that lies a beautiful restored hotel known as the Adrere Amellal hotel. This is no ordinary hotel, as it is constructed from ancient Siwan houses that have been left to decay in the desert. The Adrere Amellal hotel is an eco-lodge that does not offer wifi, phone service, electricity, or the usual hotel…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a Meet & Greet service for guests arriving on Etihad Airways flights at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The service can be booked up to 48 hours before travel and is designed to make it easy and quick to collect luggage and pass through Abu Dhabi immigration and customs. The Silver Package includes a personal welcome on…
The holy month of Ramadan is a chance to spend time with family and friends and to make this year’s Ramadan extra special, Six Senses Zighy Bay has created the Ramadan Kareem Package, which combines cultural activities and delicious cuisine for a memorable and authentic celebration. Each day, prepare for fasting with breakfast in Spice Market, offering traditional Arabic cuisine and friendly hospitality.…
Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia; June 5, 2013: Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe’s best airline*, is further strengthening its focus on Saudi Arabia, one of the airline’s fastest growing markets, with the launch of direct flights from Al Qassim to Istanbul, sustaining the momentum of one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. The increase in Turkish Airlines flight network and capacity…
Paris, FRANCE – Qatar Airways has stepped up frequency on the Paris – Doha route to triple daily flights ahead of the peak summer travel season. Increasing from 18 to 21 scheduled flights a week, the additional capacity means travellers to and from France will have even greater choice, improved connectivity, more flexibility and extra convenience when planning their holidays. The frequency increase…
Atlantis, The Palm is set to revolutionise the waterpark landscape with the expansion of Aquaventure in August 2013. The innovative development includes a number of world firsts, including the world’s largest diameter slide, the world’s first vertical family ride, and the first double slide within a slide experience, allowing tube riders to watch fellow ride sliders in action, suspended above them.…
University student Thomas Savage has come up with a nine-storey hostel to accommodate both birds and people. Savage proposes ‘towers’ made of concrete cabins and steel scaffolding enabling the birdwatchers Blyth, a port town in northern England, to enjoy the company of these creatures. These quirky structures will house guests during summer and will be demarcated as protected nesting areas in the…
Prabal Gurung is set to design uniforms for around 10,000 All Nippon Airways cabin and ground staff to celebrate the airway’s 60th birthday in 2014. Famed for dressing celebrities as diverse in the style stakes as first Lady of the United States Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, Gurung has built up a dedicated following for his use of modernist prints and clean lines. Based in New York City, where he…
Emirates on Monday celebrated the start of its daily, non-stop service from Dubai to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) with the launch of its inaugural flight. “We value our partnership with Tokyo International Airport; it is one that helps to connect two global hubs of development and growth - Japan and the UAE. We know that Haneda will play an integral role in our route network and the launch of…
Virgin America is emerging as a clear favorite within the airline industry, adding another accolade to its belt this year after travelers put the carrier at the top of the heap. After topping the 2012 Airline Quality Rating report released last month, more than 16,000 readers of US-based publication Consumer Reports likewise gave the carrier top marks for, among other things, its comfy leather seating and…
From June 19 to 23, guests at Hotel Cipriani on the isle of Giudecca in the Venetian Lagoon will be in for a truly celestial meal: 22 guests at a time will be invited up for a Dinner in the Sky — at a big table on a rotating platform raised 164 feet in the air over the hotel pool. Two chefs will take turns feeding the fearless guests. Up there in the air, the paying guests will be able to relish a whole…
This summer, take a trip to London and experience the best it has to offer with a stay at one of the city’s most sought after destinations. Corinthia London is perfectly poised to offer GCC guests the perfect Eid Al Fitr getaway. This summer experience the hotel’s ‘Suite Life’ package which has been especially designed for GCC residents. With the package, guests that book three or more nights in a…
Free Wi-Fi points across the city of Kyoto, Japan have been significantly increased in order to provide convenient internet access for locals, business travellers and especially tourists. Free Wi-Fi is now available at 385 locations, including 297 bus stops and 78 “Seven Eleven” convenience stores. There are two types of free Wi-Fi on offer; visitors can find either a “3 Hours Free” point or a “7 Days Free”…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing a 3.2% increase in demand over the previous April. Emerging markets are continuing to lead air travel growth, with all regions reporting year-over-year gains. The timing of the Easter holiday (which occurred in March 2013 and in April 2012) is largely responsible for the apparent decline from…
With recent research revealing that families are increasingly using holidays to achieve “quality time” together and with Father’s Day fast approaching, tour operator The Mighty Fine Company has unveiled its top six “memory-making” and “bonding” holidays. The specialist in experience-led holidays is noticing a trend for parents wanting to take their child or children on a holiday that allows them to share in…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with State Unitary Enterprise (Poytaht Qurilish va Xizmat) for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Scheduled to open in January 2015, Hyatt Regency Tashkent will be a significant addition to the brand’s presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), where Hyatt Regency-branded…
