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Dubai recorded 41.6 million guests in H1 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

A hot Dubai becomes even hotterIt’s boom times for Dubai, as the emirate looks to get more visitors, air links and passport-free travel.

Pure Life Experiences, the annual hosted-buyer show slated to take place 10-13 September 2023 in Marrakesh, Morocco, was cancelled in the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit outside the city Friday night.

Pure modifies show for Morocco earthquake aidPure founder Serge Dive urges attendees in Marrakesh to join community-driven relief effort at Palais Namaskar.

Abu Dhabi’s goal is to foster a more welcoming environment for tourists.

Abu Dhabi lowers fees for hotels and restaurantsWith an aim to hit 24 million visitors in 2023, Abu Dhabi has slashed hotel and restaurant fees from 1 September.

Corendon Airlines introduces adults-only seating to avoid disruptions from children on flights.

There’s an adults-only zone on this airlineFinally, a restful sleep for all without the screaming infants.

About 88% of UAE residents want to travel in 2023.

Could the Middle Easterns be the new global travellers?UAE travellers are going on more trips and spending more on their vacations.

Dubai is one of Emirates' most popular destinations.

Hot summer steak for Emirates with 14 million passengersEmirates marks one of its busiest summer ever, flying 14 million passengers between June and August.

With the launch of its first cruise line, Cruise Saudi aims to attract 1.3 million cruisers by 2035.

Aroya Cruises charts a course for Saudi Arabia's tourism growthSaudi Arabia is set to debut its maiden cruise line starting with the former World Dream vessel from Dream Cruises.

The cost of Hajj packages for Malaysian pilgrims has increased due to factors such as Saudi Arabia's VAT tax and service cost hikes.

What’s driving up Hajj prices?Malaysia pilgrims pay up to between 25-30% more to perform the Hajj in 2023.

The invitation-only lounge sits above the existing Louis Vuitton store at Hamad International Airport.

Louis Vuitton spreads a little luxury at Doha AirportNew lounge offers everything from langoustine carpaccio to Veuve champagne – if you can get in.

Turkey is gaining popularity as a travel destination for hair transplant.

Hair-raising reason for Türkiye’s tourism boomHigh quality hair transplants are luring tourists to Istanbul and beyond.