Tourism News

Rixos Bab Al Bahr announces appointment of new GM
Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah has announced the appointment of Ahmed Elnawawy as General Manager, making the award-winning, family-friendly, luxury hotel the newest venture in his 22-year-long career with top hospitality brand names.

Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival set to launch its 11th annual edition on February 3rd
Focusing on Nature, the iconic Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival (RAKFAF) set to launch its 11th annual edition on February 3rd, 2023. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the annual Festival officially opens at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village

Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qatar Duty Free Announce a World First
Travellers will now be rewarded with Privilege Club Avios 2 hours prior to departure enabling members to collect and spend on a wide range of 200 quality retail brands and F&B outlets at the World’s Best Airport.

Dubai’s Newest Dining Hotspot Ling Ling Officially Opens Its Doors At Atlantis The Royal
Located in the crown of the world’s most ultra-luxury resort, Ling Ling features contemporary Asian cuisine, paired with an extensive drinks menu, exquisite dining space and an eclectic, high-energy soundtrack

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day
With so many choices about where to go, where to stay and what to do, figuring out all the details that go into a vacation can be overwhelming. That’s why National Plan for Vacation Day is the perfect time to learn about the advantages of using a travel advisor.

At Orlando’s PGA Show, Lazio Golf District showcases Rome and Lazio’s 22 clubs
The big Ryder Cup 2023 event, scheduled for September 29-October 1 in Rome, Italy, is now just around the corner and day after day attracts more and more attention from fans and insiders around the world.

Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Passenger Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Yucatán joins UNWTO’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
UNWTO has welcomed Yucatán’s Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).

Caribbean Airlines Announces Additional Flights for Trinidad Carnival Season
Caribbean Airlines will add more flights between Trinidad and several destinations for the period February 12 to 26, for the Trinidad Carnival.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Setting Sights on Continued Expansion into 2023
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, is setting its sights on continued expansion in 2023, following a banner year that saw the Company cap multiple milestones and accomplishments across the globe.

New International Standard for Accessibility in Tourism Unveiled at Madrid’s FITUR
UNWTO, Fundación ONCE and the Spanish Association for Standardization UNE have advanced efforts to introduce a comprehensive international standard for accessibility across the whole of the tourism sector.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand to Expand in Japan With Plans for Hotel Toranomon Hills
Located in the heart of Tokyo’s newest international business hub, Hotel Toranomon Hills will offer guests a sophisticated yet convivial cocoon for socializing and work