World Tourism

China State Construction Engineering Corporation has won a contract to build the Marina Vista project on the Dubai seafront next to the Palm Jumeirah. The decision strengthens the company’s already extensive claim to be the most active contractor in the United Arab Emirates. The contract was awarded to the Beijing …

Oman Air Holidays has announced the launch of a new bespoke golf package that combines inbound tour operating expertise with local golfing knowledge provided by Arabian Greens Tours.  This new service provides everything a golf enthusiast needs to get the best out of their visit. Packaging Oman Air flights, the …

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[ad_1] Traverse City, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is the most expensive summer destination in the Midwest, according to a recent survey conducted by ChicagoHotels.org. The survey compared all midwestern destinations based on the minimum price travelers will have to spend, on average, to stay in the cheapest …

[ad_1] The United States is home to three of the top destinations being eyed by meeting planners looking to book events for the coming two years. In what should not be entirely surprising news, the cities of New York, Chicago and Las Vegas are among the most popular choices in …

[ad_1] The travel platform for individual travel with local expertise, YouDiscover, has uncovered the most expensive beaches around the world. The ranking helps organized holidaymakers select the most exclusive shorelines for their coastal getaway and identify unforeseen expenses ahead of schedule. The 18 US beaches ranked in this study were …

Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City International Airport, via the Spanish city of Barcelona, on December 9th. Citizens from Mexico, Spain and the UAE only need their passports to enjoy visa-free travel to each respective country. The new route will be operated with a …

Representation firm Lotus has been appointed by the Buenos Aires tourism board, Travel Buenos Aires, to handle the city’s PR in the United Kingdom with immediate effect. Lotus will support the city’s tourism campaign platform – ‘We are Porteños’ – a nod to the colloquial name given to Buenos Aires …

Emaar Properties recorded 4,756 transactions cumulatively worth D13.1 billion in the first six months of this year, accounting for the largest share of all property sales in Dubai. Emaar emerged as the top developer both in terms of transactional volume and value of overall properties – both residential and commercial …

Visitors to Dubai are invited to make a splash this summer with a series of fitness-themed water activities at the Pointe at Palm Jumeirah. Dubai’s iconic waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination, will be hosting guests from 09:00-18:00 every day. Take to the waters at Palm Jumeirah with an all-inclusive, …