Tourism News

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), recently signed contracts worth 145 million Saudi riyals, to establish 4 new provincial museums in Saudi Arabia in Baha, Tabuk, Hail, and Dammam.

For promoting Holland in Russia and attracting more tourists to this fascinating destination, the “Russia Alliance”, formed by the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC), KLM and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, recently appointed AVIAREPS its representative.

Two members of cabin crew from the Emirates Airline have been jailed for three months in Dubai, following the exchange of a series of sexually explicit text messages. The case is the second to emerge from Dubai in as many weeks, as international visitors grapple with the emirate’s strict decency…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, in association with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, issued the following statement today (16 March):

As the pound slumps against the Euro and most other major currencies and consumers counting their pennies more than ever, it’s unfortunate that some of our popular holiday destinations are set to be even more expensive this summer.

At midday on Tuesday, 16 March 2010, Cape Town’s major tourism role players will present a united front in the campaign against overpricing during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ when they sign the Code of Responsible Pricing for Cape Town.

ITB Berlin, one of the largest travel trade and consumer shows in Europe, kicked off on March 10, 2010 with Turkey as official partner country.

After the huge success of their online independent travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk, which is now the fastest growing in the UK, the founders are now planning to expand the brand.

Lancashire’s Tourism bosses are using groundbreaking technology to bring the seaside resort into the homes of British holidaymakers.

As the latest round of anti-government protests in Thailand enters the third day the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) have been quick to quell unrest among travellers. However, the Foreign Office has warned British visitors to use “extreme caution” when on the streets…