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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(Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, February 19, 2013): Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and as part of a continuous programme to promote Ras Al Khaimah the rising emirate hosted today the 4th leg of the international sailing regatta; Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2013 at the Al Hamra Marina and Yacht Club.. Ras Al Khaimah welcomed today sailing…
Dubai, UAE; February 19, 2013: On March 14, 2013, the houses, courtyards and alleyways of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood will come alive with a compelling showcase of art projects and curated programmes, specially commissioned for SIKKA 2013, the contemporary art fair of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al…
American Express has revealed the top travel trends for US citizens in 2013, with Brazil proving the most popular overseas destination. The findings in the American Express consumer travel report are based on a recent American Express Spending & Saving Tracker survey. In total 50 percent of Americans have already booked, or plan to book, a trip in the coming year and 87 percent of these people with…
Heathrow Ltd. has posted a strong rise in full year profit, largely driven by an increase in the fees it charges airlines. Owner Ferrovial said its 2012 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose 11.6 per cent to £1.26 billion on revenues of £2.46 billion. The company added passenger traffic at London’s Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, rose 0.9 per cent to 70 million during…
Ibis has become Europe’s outright number one hotel brand, with 1,277 hotels and 121,882 rooms across the continent. Part of the growth represents new property developments, while the bulk is a result of a major repositioning strategy by Accor to amalgamate and uniform the Ibis product with former brands Etap Hotels and All Seasons. Ibis now has the largest number of rooms in Europe, significantly more…
A rise in the number of pilgrims visiting the Kingdom for Hajj and Umrah, are boosting domestic tourism growth, with Saudi residents making 22.5 million overnight trips per annum. Tourism receipts for Hajj and Umrah currently account for around three per cent of GDP and, according to tourism officials, the country gained a reported US$16.5 billion from tourism in 2012, representing a ten per cent increase…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – This Easter, escape to The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi for a perfect Easter getaway with the family or simply a special dining experience. The resort, located in the white sands of Saadiyat, has special dining and entertainment planned over the Easter weekend. Starting Friday, March 29 until Sunday, March 31, Olea, the Mediterranean inspired restaurant, will have…
(Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 18 February 2013): Ras Al Khaimah Hospitality Group (HG) is celebrating this February the first anniversary of Pesto Ristorante Italiano, Ras Al Khaimah’s first stand- alone Italian restaurant. Owned by the Ras Al Khaimah Government and managed by the Ras Al Khaimah HG, Pesto offers the emirate residents, an authentic culinary experience on Al Qawasim Corniche, one of Ras Al Khaimah’s…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (February 17, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has signed management agreements with affiliates of Constellation Hotels Holding Ltd., adding four hotels in France and more than doubling the number of Hyatt locations in the country. The agreements will enable Hyatt to establish and enhance brand representation in highly visible…
A travel expert answers a customers question regarding connecting flights: Q: I booked a flight on Emirates Airlines from Buffalo to Manila, with connections at New York JFK and Dubai. The flight from Buffalo to New York JFK was on JetBlue, but I bought the entire trip through Emirates on one ticket and with one reservation number. I had 2.5 hours to make the connection at JFK on the outbound flight, but the…
Dubai, February 17, 2013: American Express Middle East and Kanoo Travel have jointly showcased the innovative American Express® Business Travel Account to senior representatives from leading local and multinational organisations, at a business reception held at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai International Finance Centre. Guests at the event were given the opportunity to hear about the many benefits and features of…
After much speculation as to where David Beckham will rest his head every night in Paris, it seems the newest player for Paris Saint-Germain has chosen the luxury Hotel Bristol, a five-star property that sits along one of the ritziest streets in the city. Beckham will be housed in the largest suite at the hotel at a cost of an estimated €17,000 a night. The hotel bill will be footed by his new team for the…
Dubai is once again set to add another record-breaking monument to their landscape with the largest Ferris wheel in the world. Construction of the Dubai Eye is set to begin this spring as part of a larger development project located off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline that hopes to draw more than three million visitors to the area a year. At 210 meters tall, the Dubai Eye would trump US plans…
Chor Bazaar, signature Indian restaurant situated at MÖvenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, has reinvented its menu so that the guests could experience Battuta’s time in India through the flavors of traditional “Thali” and delicious delicacies straight from the Tandoor. The menu was unveiled to the public in an exclusive launch event on the 29th of January 2013.
Mövenpick Hotel Qassim signed a preferred hotel agreement with Qatar Airways. As a result of the agreement, the five-star hotel will benefit from inflight announcements on every Qatar Airways flight arriving at destinations within Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the airline’s official website will list the 159-room Mövenpick Hotel Qassim as a preferred hotel. Mövenpick Hotel Qassim is only 30 minutes’ drive…
Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded resort perched on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert, will participate at this year’s ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, which will run from 6th to 8th March. The property plans to meet new tour operators, tour series group and last minute tour operators and also seek new marketing opportunities for online web tools. Tilal Liwa Hotel is also planning to make a presence…
Radisson Royal Hotel, in partnership with Lonely Planet Traveller magazine and supported by flydubai, have revealed the winners of a UAE-wide travel photography competition to find the country’s most talented amateur photographer. Marking the launch of Lonely Planet Traveller magazine in the Middle East, the competition and exhibition, ‘A Taste of Travel’, asked aspiring travel photographers to post their…
Alber Elbaz has designed a bespoke Lanvin dress for Minnie Mouse to wear during the 20th anniversary celebrations of Disneyland Paris. A new teaser video uploaded to the Lanvin youtube account Monday asks “Who is the famous Lanvin guest?” and those with keen eyes will spot the distinctive red-and-white polka dot of Mickey Mouse’s luxury loving lady-friend, Minnie. In fact Elbaz has designed a Lanvin…
Editors of Condé Nast Traveller UK have released their picks for the best hotels of 2013, choosing properties across categories such as best beach, wilderness, design, city and country hotels. For the second year in a row, safari lodge Singita Grumeti Reserves in Tanzania was ranked No. 1 in the world. It features a cliff-top plunge pool, tennis courts, spa, a yoga center, and offers sightings of elephants,…
UAE, 12th February 2013 – Anantara continues to enhance its guest experience with the opening of Amwaj restaurant - a new concept in beachfront dining. Perfectly situated adjacent to Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, the opening of this stunning waterfront restaurant follows hot-on-the-heels of the launch of the Conference Centre on Sir Bani Yas Island and soon to open Watersports Centre adding more choice…
Dubai, UAE - Accor Middle East, one of the leading hotel operators in the region, will stage its annual Middle East Road Show from 16 to 20 February 2013. One of the most important events on the Accor Middle East calendar, the roadshow provides an opportunity to network with customers and share the progress made over the past year. It offers a forum for discussing new opportunities within the travel…
SINGAPORE - February 13, 2013 - The perfect spot for an idyllic weekend brunch, W Singapore - Sentosa Cove introduces the much anticipated Sunday Remix filled with delights from the Seafood Fridge, Carving and Grill Station, Ready to Wok and Roll and even a champagne option for the merrymakers. Featuring the best from The Kitchen Table and SKIRT, whet your appetites with favorites from SKIRT's Parrilla grill and…
A handbag museum with a collection of over 300 handbags that date from the 16th century to the 21st century opened this summer in Shinsa-dong, Seoul, South Korea. This huge project of archiving and curating the vast history of handbags was initiated by Simone, a Korean Handbag manufacture. Designed by Korean architects UAD, the purse-shaped structure, complete with monumental loop handles perched on…
Recognising that fifty per cent of the world either aren't in a relationship or aren't into couples cuddles dictated by card companies the website has come up with 100 destinations perfect for avoiding Valentine's Day altogether and allowing people to love every minute of their holiday - solo. Suggestions include: Fabulous private villas so you can be left alone when all the couples are getting loved…
