Accor has revealed its Saudi Arabia masterplan as it reaffirms its steadfast support to the kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions. The robust strategy is closely aligned with the country’s blueprint for socio-economic transformation. It not only maps out Accor’s portfolio expansion plans in key destinations, but also supports the government’s vision …

In an ongoing effort to further develop and expand the emirate’s adventure tourism portfolio, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced the official launch of the latest adventure tourism product on Jebel Jais. The new Jebel Jais Zipline Tour, launched in partnership with ToroVerde, will join and complement the …

The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced a partnership with the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage with the ambition of making the country a top five inbound destination by 2030. The organisation hopes 100 million international and domestic visits will be made annually by the end of …

Residential properties across Dubai have seen an overall 11.2 per cent annual fall in capital values, with quarterly declines decelerating to 2.6 per cent. That is according to the latest figures from ValuStrat. The downward trend has resulted in 31 per cent citywide capital value loss since the peaks of …

After regaling the world and captivating visitors and residents with resplendent fireworks to usher in the 2019 New Year, Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for the most dazzling edition to date – as it readies to welcome 2020 with a mesmerising fireworks display. Planned to surpass all the record-breaking fireworks …

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time. The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom has unveiled plans for a new visa regime for 49 countries, while also relaxing strict dresscodes for female visitors. The plans were unveiled at a gala event at Ad-Diriyah, a UNESCO World …

Vietnam Airlines will begin direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bali in Indonesia. At the same time, the flag-carrier will also launch new departures to Phuket, tourism capital of Thailand. The new routes bring the popular holiday islands, known for their beautiful beaches, diverse food culture and a …

Dubai Fitness Challenge – the city’s flagship fitness initiative championed by sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, crown prince of Dubai – returns for its third edition next month. The event will take place from October 18th-November 16th. Featuring an exciting 30-day calendar of active events, sports, health …

Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, has been recognised by the African travel and tourism industry for his exemplary contribution to the growth of the sector on the continent. ATQ News and Akwaaba African Travel Market have selected Bartlett as one of the Africa Top 100 Tourism Personalities to …

According to Travel Buenos Aires, over 34,000 Brits visited the city in the first half of 2019. The figure means around 15 per cent more visitors arrived from the UK than in the same period of 2018. Research commissioned by the Latin American Travel Association and conducted by travel intelligence …