The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority has officially announced the successful submersion of its 70-metre long decommissioned Boeing 747. The plane will become the centrepiece to the world’s largest underwater theme park, set to open in August. Located off the north coast of mainland Bahrain, 30 kilometres from the Amwaj …

[ad_1] The international taxi platform, Taxi2Airport, analysed the social engagement with the New7Wonders of the World by looking at the number of Facebook likes on posts about these wonders, Twitter followers of pages of these wonders, Instagram hashtags, tagging these monuments and pins on Pinterest related to these wonders. The …

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – Now more than ever, consumers crave quick, bite-sized experiences to keep up with their fast-paced lifestyles, and travel is no exception. Nearly all Americans (90%) prefer short getaways of three nights or less vs. a longer vacation, with Millennials in particular fueling the dramatic rise of …

Tourists visiting Dubai no longer need to worry about expensive roaming charges or finding Wi-Fi following the launch of a new initiative. Under proposals from the General Directorate of Residency & Foreign Affairs, all travellers visiting the emirate will now be given a free sim card on arrival. Every tourist …

Raki Phillips, an award-winning hospitality veteran, has been announced as the new chief executive of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. Officials at the authority argue that his appointment marks the commencement of a new phase of tourism development for the emirate. Phillips, who has worked for some of the …

The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has reported a steady increase in tourism volumes from Romania, welcoming 29,670 overnight visitors in the first three months of 2019. Underscoring a 24 per cent year-on-year increase when compared to the same period in 2018, the emirate and its diverse portfolio …

Tourism in the city of València has continued to grow during the first four months of the year. According to data published by the INE (National Institute of Statistics – Spain), it has shown an improvement in the number of overnight stays and visitors and has also shown a positive …

[ad_1] To make holidaymakers this summer feel more relaxed about driving abroad, new research has revealed how many Britons confuse important road signs for jellyfish sightings, no soccer playing and no trumpet players. As many as one in five British drivers are confused by signs on European roads with over …

[ad_1] NEW YORK – Households with credit card debt are outspending debt-free households in seven of nine discretionary spending categories, according to a new CreditCards.com report. Here are the average annual expenses for each household*: Category Debtors Non-Debtors Car Loan/Lease $5,096 $5,262 Leisure Travel $2,211 $3,188 Dining/Takeout $2,186 $2,023 Clothing, …

The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has provided a positive outlook of the industry to leading stakeholders and partners at its first biannual city briefing event. Official were keen to highlight the sector’s performance across key markets, and share first-hand insights into major developments, marketing initiatives and future …