World Tourism

Travellers visiting the United Arab Emirates spent four per cent more last year on their bank cards than in 2017, according to a new report from Visa. The company said this indicated a positive uptick in the local economy. Visitors to the destination – which includes tourism hotspots Dubai, Abu …

Etihad Airways is inviting travellers flying through Abu Dhabi to enjoy a free stopover in the capital of the UAE, as part of a landmark global promotion. The Abu Dhabi flag-carrier is offering two free nights of hotel accommodation in Abu Dhabi for all guests booking flights to and from …

Innovate Living has begun handing over units at the Palme Couture Residences project located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The developer expects to have over 14 luxurious residences once the project is complete. Work began in 2015, with sales beginning last year. Properties include three-bedroom lateral apartments, …

[ad_1] Hawaii may be a dream destination for travelers, but the chemicals found in the sunscreen of tourists is washing off in the water and damaging coral reefs. According to The Associated Press, the Kahaluu Bay Education Center conducted testing on Hawaii’s Big Island that found the concentration of oxybenzone …

[ad_1] Analysis by ForwardKeys, which forecasts future travel patterns by analysing over 17 million flight booking transactions a day, reveals that a tidal wave of cancellations has hit Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the horrendous terror attacks of Easter Sunday. In the three days immediately after the bombings, cancellations …

[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: The U.S. is offering more flights than ever to Jamaica, making it a viable summer vacation destination in 2019. —Alex Temblador, TravelPulse Associate Writer Jamaica is set to welcome increased travelers this summer as the destination has secured over 1.4 million air seats this season, an …

[ad_1] ABU DHABI – Airlines that are adding tracking at more points of the baggage journey are enjoying a huge improvement in bag delivery globally. The SITA 2019 Baggage IT Insights – officially launched at an event in Abu Dhabi International Airport – shows that where tracking is done at …

Jewel Changi Airport has been unveiled, with Singaporean residents given a first sneak peek into the one-of-a-kind lifestyle destination. The 135,700 sqm complex, designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, features a distinctive dome-shaped façade and firmly cements the facility’s position as the World’s Leading Airport. Officially opening to the public …

The Dubai Pass has added 15 more attractions to its offering, including some of the top sites on the Palm Jumeriah. The all-inclusive, pre-paid pass now includes 48 experiences to choose from. With a starting price of AED425 ($116) for adults and AED405 ($110) for children, the newly relaunched pass …

Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute $71 billion to the country’s GDP in 2019, according to data from the World Travel & Tourism Council. The news comes as exhibitors prepare to showcase what the kingdom has to offer at this year’s Arabian Travel Market.  According to …