[ad_1] Bayut.com asked almost 1,000 people who’ve had a layover between international flights in the past year about their experience. From eating gourmet meals to shopping or even getting a full night’s sleep, we’ve discovered the best ways to pass the time – and the airports where time seems to …
Read More »Ras Al Khaimah signs partnership with Bear Grylls Survival Academy
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has entered into an agreement with Bear Grylls Survival Academy to establish and operate a location on Jebel Jais as part of its ongoing drive to attract more adventure seekers from around the world. Haitham Mattar, chief executive officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism …
Read More »LOT Polish Airlines launches new London City-Vilnius connection
LOT Polish Airlines is today launching a new direct connection from London City Airport to the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. The carrier will offer up to 12 flights a week on this service and is the first to offer business class on a direct flight to the destination. The new …
Read More »Palm Jumeirah villa is top Dubai seller in early 2019
A 9,000 square foot villa on the Palm Jumeirah was the most expensive unit sold in Dubai in the first-quarter of 2019, according to new research. High-end property brokerage firm Luxhabitat revealed that the exclusive property went for Dh51 million (£11 million). The second costliest villa, also at around 9,000 …
Read More »Dubai launches event sponsorship scheme to boost entertainment sector
Officials at the Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing in Dubai have announced the launch of a new sponsorship scheme to drive innovation across the events industry. The scheme is designed to further empower leisure event organisers with additional incentivisation opportunities in the form of event sponsorship. The new process …
Read More »The most expensive tourist destinations worldwide
[ad_1] BERLIN – The online comparison and search portal, TicketLens, has published a list of the 20 most expensive attractions around the world according to admission costs. The findings aim to help diligent travellers budget their itineraries ahead of schedule. Researching and planning a holiday can be a tricky and …
Read More »The most picturesque towns in the UK, according to Instagram
[ad_1] There are a lot of wonderful places to visit in the UK. The UK is home to ancient architecture, seaside beaches, countryside greenery, and an array of quaint little towns – there is so much to see and do, for tourists and locals alike across the whole country. But …
Read More »Dozens killed in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
More than 220 people are believed to have died in a series of bomb attacks across Sri Lanka. Three hotels – the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury – were all targeted, with nine foreign tourists reportedly among the dead. Coming early on Easter Sunday, three churches – in Negombo, …
Read More »Dubai sees steady growth in tourism arrivals in early 2019
A total of 3.14 million international tourists visited Dubai in the first two months of the year, up 90,000 on the figure of 3.05 million from 2018. According to data from the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, the number marked a continuation of a trend that saw 3.01 …
Read More »Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi prepares for World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the latest addition to Yas Island’s series of world-class attractions, is stepping up to host the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25th. The gala ceremony will be the premier gathering of the Arabian hospitality …
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