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Israel Celebrates Record-Breaking Tourism Entry Numbers from the United States
The Israel Ministry of Tourism announced today new record-breaking tourist arrivals from the United States visiting Israel in the months of July and August. The country welcomed 81,800 total travelers from the United States in July 2022, a 4% increase from 2019, and 71,000 total travelers from the United States in August 2022, a 13% increase from 2019.
Alpha Flight Services signs 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport
Alpha Flight Services (Alpha), a leading UAE-based catering, retail, and hospitality services provider, has signed a 10-year concession agreement with Ras Al Khaimah International airport (RKT).
Hanoi honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination
Hanoi was honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 – Region: Asia & Oceania held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7
Fiji Is Oceania’s Top Adventure Tourism Destination 2022
Tourism Fiji was crowned winner of Oceania’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2022. The award was announced during the World Travel Awards star-studded gala ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Wednesday.
Sigatoka River Safari Wins Top Prize At World Travel Awards
It is no surprise Sigatoka River Safari has again successfully defended its title of being Oceania’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator. The River Safari has been the winner for six consecutive years since the introduction of this category by the World Travel Awards in 2017.
La Casa de La Playa Wins World Travel Award
La Casa de La Playa has been honored with a World Travel Award for Mexico’s Leading Boutique Hotel alongside sister resort Hotel Xcaret Art and Xcaret park. World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Malaysia bags six awards in the World Travel Awards 2022
A handful of Malaysian brands and companies have been listed as winners in the Asia division of the 29th World Travel Awards (WTA). Some of the companies that received accolades include national carrier Malaysia Airlines, low-cost carrier AirAsia and One World Hotel
The Postcard Hotel Recognised as ‘Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand
Scaling new heights in offering unparalleled experiential luxury to discerning guests, The Postcard Hotel takes home multiple recognitions and leaves a mark yet again at this year’s World Travel Awards 2022, in a glittering ceremony last evening at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Hyatt to open seven new properties in Mideast by 2025
Leading global hospitality group Hyatt plans to open an additional seven properties in the Middle East by the end of 2025 as a solid growth in leisure and business travel demand is seen in the region.
Saudi women to drive trains between Makkah and Madinah
Saudi women will soon drive Haramain trains between the two holy cities of Islam, Makkah and Madinah, and take on other jobs in the transport sector. Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics, said the country is working towards localising jobs, which includes women, in every sector, including transport.
Saudi Airlines allows bookings for flights to and from Doha
Saudi Airlines has begun providing bookings and sales of frequent flights linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with sister State of Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup through a page on its website that guests are looking forward to.
Hamad International Airport expansion to be opened October 2022
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker confirmed the official opening of the expansion of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in October 2022. As per the report, H.E. Mr. Al Baker has announced the opening of the expansion during the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels on 6 September 2022.