World Tourism

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah will host a spectacular live performance by Dua Lipa on Friday, November 15th. Dua Lipa will wow crowds with a live concert on a purpose-built stage on the water at the stunning seafront destination, with an array of additional entertainment, food and beverage deals and …

British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto today, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to Dubai last month. Gerard McEvoy, vice president, sales, North America, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching our new A350 from Toronto, …

Korean Air will launch new flights to Clark, the Philippines, and Nanjing, China on October 27th. The new routes will be followed by Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou, both in China, on October 28th. From October 27th, Korean Air will operate the Incheon-Clark route seven times a week, Incheon-Nanjing route four times …

Turkey has unveiled a new tourism strategy with the aim of attracting 75 million visitors to the country each year by 2023. Authorities hope Tourism Strategy 2023 will see overseas guests spending US$65 billion in the country annually early in the next decade. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, minister of tourism for …

This winter, holidaymakers can take advantage of a new month-long promotion from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Running until the end of October, sun seekers can book a holiday in Saint Lucia and enjoy some winter sun or book ahead for their summer holiday. There are 12 tour operators taking …

Wizz Air has launched two routes from its London Luton base to the Russian cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. From today, the carrier is the sole British airline directly connecting passengers from London to St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia that boasts scenic canals and baroque architecture. Steeped …

Saudi Arabian Airlines has entered a strategic partnership with Neom. The wide-ranging agreement is designed to allow the carrier to work with the location to attract tourists from around the world. Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in Riyadh, Saudia will work with Neom to create worldwide …

The Red Sea Development Company and Saudi Arabian Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding at an exhibition hosted by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage. Under the deal, signed by Red Sea Development Company chief executive, John Pagano, and Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser,  director general of Saudi …

Mohammad Gazzaz, general manager for Uber in Saudi Arabia, welcomed the launch Uber Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an UberTaxi service in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia thus becomes the first market in the GCC region to host the service. Uber aims to enhance mobility options across the Kingdom …

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 …