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London City Airport teams up with Leidos to replace conventional security X-ray machines
The best airport experience in London is about to get even better from April 2023. London City Airport is investing in replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new, state of the art, CT scanners, provided by Leidos.
UNWTO Affiliate Members network expands with 18 new entities
The new additions also reflect UNWTO’s global mission, six from Europe; four from the Americas; four from Asia and the Pacific; two from Africa and two from the Middle East.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts to rebrand Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with the Owners of Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar, that was founded by the late ‘Abdulrahman Al Moaibed and the late George N. Frem back in 1977, in order to transform the hotel into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel.
Reconnecting the World Sustainably at the PATA Annual Summit 2022
More than 200 delegates from around the world came together in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE to build a stronger and more resilient tourism economy for the future. The event attracted over 237 delegates from 36 destinations worldwide, including thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers from the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.
Discover a new way of enjoying tourism in Quito
Slow tourism aims to educate tourists, have an emotional impact, and be sustainable with local communities and the environment. This new trend is gaining traction, and more and more people choose longer stays to allow for more in-depth visits to tourist attractions; explore traditions and cuisine; enjoy nature and, above all, create unforgettable memories.
Emirates NBD marks 51st UAE National Day with unique tribute to nation’s space programme
On the occasion of the UAE’s 51st National Day, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region is paying a first-of-its kind tribute to the UAE’s drive and ambition towards space exploration, though the ‘UAE Space Anthem’ – a recreation of the UAE’s national anthem, composed using sounds from outer space.
SAUDIA Diamond sponsor and official airline partner of the WTTC Global Summit
SAUDIA has announced it is proud to be the Diamond Sponsor and Official Airline Partner of the 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), taking place in King Abdul Aziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh from November 28th – December 1st, 2022, under the theme "Travel for a Better Future"
WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism climate footprint data
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector. The findings were launched today at the global tourism body’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh by the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Saudi-based Sustainable Global Tourism Center.
Belize Blue Bond and Progress
In November 2021, the Government of Belize and the Nature Conservancy engaged in the world’s largest debt refinancing for ocean conservation to date with a value of USD 362 million.
See the fireworks and support charitable initiatives at The Galleria Al Maryah Island this weekend!
The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s leading community and lifestyle destination, is the perfect place to celebrate the UAE’s 51st National Day with an exclusive launch, and the best restaurants in the city for dining and views of the fireworks.
Digital transformation of travel and expense key for corporates in 2023
Accelerating the digital transformation of travel and expense will be vital to improving the employee experience and achieving corporate goals next year, according to a new study conducted by Amadeus Cytric Solutions.
QANTAS LAUNCHES THOUSANDS OF POINTS PLANES TO COASTAL DESTINATIONS OVER SUMMER
Qantas Frequent Flyers looking for a summer holiday can take advantage of more than 225,000 reward seats to coastal destinations in Qantas’ biggest ever release of Points Plane flights.