Uber Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an UberTaxi service in the kingdom.Saudi Arabia thus becomes the first market in the GCC region to host the service.Uber aims to enhance mobility options …
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TUI unveils expanded UK tours programme for 2020
TUI UK has announced a major expansion of its tours programme.The holiday giant will roll out a series of a brand-new tours for summer and winter next year, with 70 itineraries taking the company into…
Somerset Maslak Istanbul celebrates first World Travel Awards win
Somerset Maslak Istanbul has welcomed special guests and dedicated partners to a lavish party to celebrate the property’s first World Travel Awards title.The debut serviced residence-hotel from …
Travelport deepens New Distribution Capability partnership with Singapore Airlines
Travelport has further deepened its collaboration with Singapore Airlines with the implementation of the carrier’s KrisConnect Programme.The scheme is the airline’s initiative to leverage …
The mausoleum Of The Ahmed Yassavi In Turkestan Attracts Travelers
The Mausoleum of the Ahmed Yassavi in the city of Turkestan in Kazakhstan brings hundreds of thousands of tourists and pilgrims every single year, proving a popular tourism and history destination.Cap…
Thailand’S Tourism Feels The Lack Of Chinese Tourists
Breathtaking beaches, magnificent temples, friendly people, inexpensive holidays – Thailand has been attracting millions of visitors for decades, making tourism an important source of income for…
New underwater yoga class at Atlantis, the Palm
Due to high demand, Dubai’s only underwater yoga class has now been increased to three sessions per week.The class takes place on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:00-9:00.Costing just 130AED pe…
Sakr steps in to lead Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Jumeirah Group has announced that Mahmoud Sakr has been officially welcomed as the new managing director of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel & Royal Residences.Sakr brings over 30 years’ experien…
Kyriakidis to step down at Marriott
Marriott International has announced that Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director of the company’s Middle East & Africa division, will leave the role at the end of December.He will …
Mandarin Oriental, Nanjing, signed for 2022 opening
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced it will manage a luxury hotel in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in China.The property is scheduled to open in 2022.Mandarin Oriental, Nanjing will…