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Closed hotels, empty beaches, deserted cafés – for three months it was unusually quiet in the seaside resorts on the Red Sea. The country has opened its airports again on July 1 and touri…

Development work has commenced on the first phase of US$20 billion Diriyah Gate Development Authority development pipeline.Officials hope the move marks the beginning of a bold new era of construction…

British Airways will resume flying to more destinations across its network this month, albeit offering fewer frequencies due to reduced demand and the impact of the global quarantine restrictions.Acro…

Dubai has unveiled plans to reopen its borders to tourists from July 7th.The city hopes to welcome travellers from around the world while guaranteeing their safety under the guidance of the World Heal…

Iconic Luxury Hotels has announced the appointment of Ian Richardson to the role of general manager at 11 Cadogan Gardens, a luxury boutique property in the heart of Chelsea, London.Richardson joins f…

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has reopened today to welcome residents and tourists in time for summer.The move comes as authorities in the United Arab Emirates prepare to reopen borders to inter…

SunExpress is restructuring its business to focus on the Turkish tourism market.The news comes as Lufthansa Group confirmed it will close the German arm of the carrier, operated as a joint-venture wit…

Trip.com Group has introduced a range of new initiatives as the company seeks to reinvigorate travel.The initiatives were revealed as part of the company’s ‘Travel On’ launch event, …

Malaysia Airlines has launched three economy class flexible fare options.The carrier said the move was an attempt to adapt to a change in the way that people will travel for businesses and leisure fol…

The ministry of culture and tourism in Turkey has announced a safe tourism certification programme, launched to coincide with the start of the 2020 summer season.Run in partnership with the ministry o…