Middle East News

Proof of vaccination and negative Covid-19 tests will be required for those who want to visit Mecca.

One million for the Hajj holy grailSaudi Arabia eases Covid curbs and increases quota to one million pilgrims for Hajj 2022.

Many African nations have lifted the Covid-19 test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to enter their countries.

Waka waka, this time for Africa travelEased entry requirements will be a game-changer for tourism in South Africa and the entire region.

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will mark Marriott's first foray into the luxury safari segment.

Marriott's first safari lodge, this time for AfricaKenya's Mara National Reserve picked as the outpost of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge.

Shangri-La Jeddah takes up part of a US$5 billion 60,015sqm mixed-use development project.

Opulent Arabian nights: The luxury hotel boom in the Middle EastThree luxury hospitality players are entering the Middle East market — Shangri-La Jeddah; Anantara World Islands; and Six...

Amateurs and professional skiers alike will be able to enjoy the many ski runs of various difficulties with an array of contrasting and breath-taking views.

Saudi Arabia makes it snow with $500b mountain tourism destinationTrojena aims to be the pinnacle for new travel experiences with its futuristic ski resort blending nature with innovative...

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated the new jetty.

Abu Dhabi rings in new jetty at Sir Bani Yas Cruise BeachSir Bani Yas jetty allows two ships to dock and 5,000 passengers to embark and disembark at a faster speed.

The 77m building’s façade is adorned with Arabic calligraphy written by Dubai’s ruler.

Inside Museum of the Future, the ‘most beautiful building on earth’Dubai’s stunning new museum is built by an algorithm, featuring interactive and immersive exhibitions exploring various...

Qatar Airways now operates 21 weekly flights plying the Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg routes.

Qatar Airways resumes flights to South AfricaThe Doha-based airline is the latest in a string of international carriers to ease restrictions on South African travellers.

After almost a century of achieving independence, Turkey has begun a re-branding exercise of the country’s name.

Turkey officially changes its name to TurkiyeThe country says the change "represents and expresses the culture, civilisation and values of the Turkish nation in the best...

Thomas Cook India notes that there has been a strong desire in Haryana for travels to the Maldives, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, France, Turkey and Egypt.

Thomas Cook expands to Haryana, India to capture demand for travel operatorsThe expansion is a result of the company's Holiday Readiness Report, which reveals that 77% of travellers indicate a desire for...