Ahead of Arival and ITB Berlin next week, TourReview – the technology-driven travel review platform for the tours and activities sector – unveils Germany as the number ten ranked destination in Europe based on traveller reviews and also reveals the top five cities with the highest travel quality attractions and activities in Germany.

Qatar Airways, renowned for its digital innovation, introduces a groundbreaking AI-driven experience at the Web Summit Qatar, the region’s largest technology conference. This transformative technology aims to simplify travel planning by utilizing frictionless visual interactions and an interactive 3D map to understand customers’ preferences seamlessly, eliminating the need for manual searches.

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines celebrate the regulatory approval to extend their joint venture alliance for another five years until March 2029, enhancing connectivity and options for customers. Over the past decade, the alliance has significantly increased seat capacity between New Zealand and Singapore, with additional daily services and expanded routes.

Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, China Southern Airlines, announces the commencement of four weekly direct flights from Guangzhou to Doha, starting April 22, 2024. Operated with modern Boeing 787 aircraft, these flights bolster the strategic cooperation between the two airlines, providing seamless connections for passengers between China and over 170 destinations in Qatar Airways’ global network via Hamad International Airport.

Whilst many of us just want a ‘fly and flop’ holiday, research suggests the emergence of a new kind of traveller who wants to ‘fly and flourish’, using holiday time for cultural discovery and to become their ‘best selves’.

With Ramadan fast approaching, Premier Inn Middle East will kick off its special Ramadan Flash Sale from Monday 4 March with hotel rooms available from just AED 99++ per night room only and AED 149++ per night including breakfast.