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Saudi Arabia highlights cultural calendar at FII
Saudi vice minister for culture, Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, has highlighted a list of over 100 cultural initiatives, engagements and events taking place before the end of the year.
Cayman Islands to reopen to tourism next month
The Cayman Islands has announced that it is moving to phase four of its reopening plan. Vaccinated travellers who are securely verified can enter without quarantine from November 20th.
Remaining countries removed from England red list
The remaining seven destinations on the red list - Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela - will be removed from Monday.
Israel to reopen to vaccinated tourists
The Israel ministry of tourism has announced that the country will be accepting individually vaccinated tourists from November 1st. Entry will be subject to proof of vaccination.
Travel trade issues mixed response to 2021 UK budget
The travel industry has given a mixed response to the budget delivered by chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier, with praise for business rates relief, but concerns over changes to Air Passenger Duty.
Emirates offers Maldives long-term commitment at Expo 2020
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chief executive of Emirates Group, met Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president of the Republic of the Maldives, at the Emirates Pavilion in Expo 2020.
Bartlett argues smaller businesses key to tourism success
A backbone of smaller businesses will be vital to boosting resilience in the hospitality sector, according to Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett.
Blue Origin reveals plans for new space station
Blue Origin and Sierra Space have announced plans for Orbital Reef, a commercially developed, owned and operated space station to be built in low Earth orbit.
Airlines to check vaccination status as US borders reopen
Officials in the United States have outlined new rules for foreign travellers, as flight restrictions lift for the first time since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Abu Dhabi signs John Cena for new tourism campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has hired John Cena for a new tourism campaign. The work encourages travellers to book a trip to the United Arab Emirates’ capital – stat
White Beach welcomes new events partnership
A blockbuster event partnership has been announced, combining Ibizan powerhouse the Night League and the White Beach in Dubai.
Ain Dubai welcomes first guests in Middle East
Ain Dubai, the largest and tallest observation wheel in the world, has welcomed its first visitors. The inaugural ride took place at 14:00 for eager guests who had pre-booked.