The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) has granted approval for Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines.MOFCOM demanded that the...

US President Joe Biden's administration announced on Tuesday that all incoming travellers from China must show a negative Covid-19 test dated no more than two...

China's relaxation of COVID-19 rules for international arrivals has raised hopes that its multi-billion dollar travel business will soon flourish again but countries longing for...

China will drop a COVID-19 quarantine requirement for passengers arriving from abroad starting Jan 8, the National Health Commission announced Monday in the latest easing...

With the festive season under way, Bollywood’s jet-setting stars have already started flying off to their favourite holiday destinations. From skiing in Gstaad and shopping...

AQantas flight from Singapore to London has made an emergency landing in Azerbaijan after smoke alarms were triggered in the cargo hold.Flight QF1 landed safely...

Christmas may be only a few days away, but before it occurs, much of the world is celebrating another important occasion.December marks the onset of...

In Japan, various rituals and activities can be undertaken to bring on good luck or good fortune. These are especially popular at New Year’s, when...

British Airways has said it faced a technical issue in the early hours of Tuesday morning, leading to flights being grounded in cities across the...

Cathay Pacific carried 526,827 passengers in November, an increase of 652.1% compared with November 2021, but a 79.9% decrease compared with November 2019.The month’s revenue...

Hatta has been called “The Highlands of Dubai” in a tourism campaign that began on Sunday.Designed to highlight the cooler climes and natural beauty of...

Ascott International Management Japan has announces that the name of the property it is developing on Nihon Odori in Yokohama will be Citadines Harbour Front...

British Airways has made significant changes to its Reward Flight Saver (RFS), extending it to 100% of the airline's route network - including Club World...

Extreme winter weather in the UK on Sunday caused a London flight from Dubai to be diverted to Amsterdam.Emirates flight EK009 to Gatwick Airport was...

Under the new leadership of Josh Fluhr, Senior Vice President and Global Managing Director, Edition Hotels is driving global expansion with the portfolio expected to...

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has begun construction of an on-site vertical farm.The initiative is similar to the eco-friendly farm at its sister property...

Dubai’s newest glamping experience has opened on the outskirts of the city.Launched by the same people behind the world-famous electronic dance festival Tomorrowland, Terra Solis...

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has begun construction of an on-site vertical farm.The initiative is similar to the eco-friendly farm at its sister property...

Travellers with hidden disabilities will now have greater support when journeying through Dubai International Airport.As part of a new campaign called We all meet the...

When I told a friend that I planned to stay in an off-the-grid cabin on a farm in Hawaii, her response, a combination of confusion...

Athird of Saudis are planning to work while on their holidays next year, a new survey shows.About 32 per cent of those surveyed said they...

Travellers planning to visit Saudi Arabia’s AlUla have plenty to look forward to, with a host of new development on the cards.A lodge-style village offering...

Marriott International will open four new hotels in the UAE during the next three years.As part of an agreement with the UAE’s RDK Tourism Investment,...

International travel has returned to its highest point since the start of the global pandemic, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.More than 63...

With a long weekend for the UAE’s 51st National Day around the corner, the school term coming to an end and the festive holidays almost...

Travellers flying from Dubai International Airport can now access the region's first airport gaming lounge.Game Space has launched inside Emirates’ Terminal 3 at the world's...

Dubai has been named the most viewed travel destination on TikTok, amassing more than 92 billion views on the video sharing app.The emirate came out...

UAE residents and visitors are gearing up for a long weekend from December 1 to 4 as the country celebrates its 51st National Day on...

The Grand Egyptian Museum has begun welcoming a limited number of guests ahead of its official opening.The museum is hosting small group visits and exclusive...

Nageiredo Hall is coined as Japan’s most hazardous national treasure. It is a wooden hall perched high on the cliffside of Mount Mitoku in Tottori...

Fans travelling to the World Cup with flydubai could arrive in Qatar on a jet decorated with an image of Lionel Messi.Days before the footballing...

Dubai’s newest cruise hub has welcomed the first passengers of its 2022-2023 season.Dubai Harbour, the city’s first dedicated cruise facility, welcomed more than 5,500 passengers...

Thrill-seeking travellers keen for an out-of-this-world adventure will now be able to journey into the stratosphere from the deck of a 90-metre ship.Florida company Space...

Canadian airline WestJet has been granted landing slots at Dubai International Airport for next year's summer travel season, opening up the possibility of direct non-stop...

In a statement, Disneyland said it was part of an ongoing effort of enhancing attractions "to reflect more accurate representation of diversity around the world."Disneyland...

Oman’s hotel scene is set for a shake-up next year as the sultanate welcomes its first Nikki Beach property.Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Muscat will...

British holidaymakers are big fans of a value stay, with budget hotel chain Premier Inn topping a list of the nation’s favourite places to check...

Hong Kong Airlines has resumed flights to Okinawa and Sapporo, after a hiatus of two years caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.The airline is initially...

Airbnb is addressing two of its biggest customer complaints: hidden fees and checkout tasks.The company next month will introduce a feature that will allow users...

Tourists can now virtually visit Hegra’s Tomb of Lihyan in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.The Unesco World Heritage site has been recreated digitally with a 3D model...

By far the most famous of the neighborhood’s house museums is the brilliantly bright blue Casa Azul, where Frida Kahlo spent much of her life...

Emirates has resumed flights to Brazil's Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires in Argentina for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.The resumption of the...

After weathering the storm of the global pandemic, flydubai is increasing its network to its biggest capacity yet. The low-cost airline has announced it will...

Japan’s highly anticipated Ghibli Park is now open.The theme park, dedicated to the Japanese animation company production studio known for its films such as Spirited...

Abu Dhabi has entered into a twinning agreement with Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, as a way of developing trade and economic, cultural and tourism...

It is one of the most anticipated new properties in Dubai, and Atlantis The Royal is now taking reservations for March 2023.The hotel's public reservations...

MyStays Hotel Management, a Japanese hotel chain, has signed a distribution agreement with Sabre as it looks to expand its global reach and increase the...

Dubai's newest adults-only hotel, W Dubai — Mina Seyahi, has officially opened near the marina, having been in soft launch mode since April.Designed with Dubai...

Royal Caribbean has unveiled details of the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas.With the largest water park at sea and the first...

Located within driving distance of the UAE, Muscat is a great option for a quick getaway. And with the first Avani hotel in the sultanate...

The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has launched a guided walking tour to various heritage sites to promote the state's rich culture and historyFascinating stories...

Flight bookings to Qatar continue to boom ahead of World Cup 2022.From across the Middle East, reservations for confirmed flights are up 6,000 per cent...

Etihad has teamed up with Armani Casa to create customised products for its business-class cabin.Called the Constellation Collection, the range includes cutlery, crockery, glassware, serving...

Summer in Japan is notorious for sweltering days and humid nights. This makes any activity outside of sitting at home blasting airconditioning a sweat-soaked affair....

Emirates will launch daily flights to the South Indian city of Bengaluru, serviced by its flagship A380 jumbo plane.Set to commence on October 30, the...

Holidaymakers keen to travel to the Maldives from the UAE will soon have another way to get there.Low-cost airline flydubai will be launching flights to...

Furusato nozei (a hometown tax-deductible donation system that started in 2008), is often used by Japanese taxpayers. In return for paying their income or residential...

After more than 30 months of pandemic isolation, Japan has finally opened to tourists again.From Tuesday, visa-free travel is once again an option for travellers...

Aluxury hotel opening in Dubai Marina this year will finally replace what was once one of the city’s most popular boating, dining and drinking destinations.Vida...

Gotemba is a friendly city in Shizuoka Prefecture well known for its outlet mall and stunning views of Mount Fuji. It’s easily accessible by highway...

The ancient city of AlUla will now be home to its first roller-skating rink.It comes as part of the 16-day AlUla Wellness Festival and the...

Hundreds of hot air balloons will be lifting off over the nine-day annual fiesta that has drawn pilots and spectators from across the globe for...

Royal Brunei Airlines is set to resume its route between Dubai International Airport and London Heathrow after four years.The service will resume from November 2...

Former Union minister Shakeel Ahmad, who hails from Bihar, was among the first to tweet in support of preservation of the palace built by legendary...

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has celebrated flying its millionth passenger by giving the lucky traveller unlimited air tickets for a year.The low-cost airline surprised the...

Iraq's ancient city of Hatra has welcomed its first tourists since restoration works at the site were unveiled in February.About 40 visitors explored the 2,000-year-old...

Japan's government is planning to waive tourist visa requirements from some countries as part of a further easing of border controls enacted to stop the...

Plans reveal Moon World Resorts could be a luxury lunar complex, standing 200 metres tall with a 600-metre circumference.The emirate is known for its supersized...

yatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and...

It’s been 150 years since the railways opened in Japan, and to celebrate, East Japan Rail (JR East) is coming out with a special deal...

In a little over 10 weeks, Qatar will roll out the red carpet as it hosts the world’s biggest sporting event.The Fifa World Cup Qatar...

Emirates remains one of the world’s top 10 airlines by passenger traffic, carrying more than 19 million passengers last year.The Dubai airline ranks seventh as...

If you’re already looking ahead to your winter holidays, a new study determining the world’s most popular ski resorts may be of some assistance.The survey...

The Maldives is known for its pristine shorelines and clear waters with travellers holidaying in the archipelago often able to spot sharks, turtles, manta rays...

One of the most popular residential communities in Dubai is gearing up to welcome a new neighbour.The four-star Delta Hotels by Marriott Green Community Dubai...

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has signed two new properties in partnership with Tokyu Hotels.Scheduled to open in the first half of 2023, the Bellustar Tokyo,...

"London, you were beautiful but for now..Onto my next Continent… USA Babyyy," Pooja Hegde captioned a picture on InstagramA glance at Pooja Hegde’s social media...

Flydubai launched the first direct route from Dubai to Bodrum this summer. Under five hours away, the hilly coastal Turkish city looms above the tranquil...

Emirates is investing over $2 billion to enhance its inflight customer experience, including a program to retrofit over 120 aircraft with the latest interiors and...

Airfares between the UAE and London look set to remain high for the rest of the summer, with direct flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi...

Aman has opened its first hotel in New York, bringing its Asia-inspired hospitality proposition to the heart of Manhattan with some of the most expensive...

This mountain-ringed city in Japan’s Tohoku region has long been proud of its reputation as a producer of top-quality Yonezawa wagyu beef, world-class Yonezawa-ori fabrics,...

Flight bookings from across the Middle East to Qatar have increased by more than 4,000 per cent ahead of Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022.With the...

Taking your laptop with you on an airplane flight seems like it should be a glorious combination of convenient technologies, allowing you to soar through...

Anyone looking to truly escape the rat race now has the chance to buy this Scottish island getaway.Pladda Rock in the Firth of Clyde is...

Fans who can't help falling in love with Elvis Presley can soon buy almost 200 of his possessions at auction.Top of the Los Angeles billing...

Almost two and a half years after New Zealand closed its borders in response to Covid-19, the country has lifted the last of its travel...

After months of flying in soft launch, Emirates airline’s new premium economy cabins are now officially in service.Flight number EK001 departed Dubai for Heathrow just...

While John Legend and Chrissy Teigen chose Egypt as a summer holiday destination this year, Lindsay Lohan has headed to Lebanon.The newly married actress posted...

Located in the heart of the Wafi district, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is one of the newer additions to Umm Hurair 2’s ancient Egyptian-themed buildings.The...

Travellers flying from the world’s busiest international airport have a new space to relax and unwind in.Dubai International Airport has opened its biggest sleep pod...

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will fly 200 UAE travellers to a mystery destination next month.Travellers with a sense of adventure are sought to fly on...

Ahost of Bollywood stars are foraying into the restaurant business and launching spiffy dining spots offering exotic fare.Award-winning chef Diwas Wadhera claims celebrities have a...

Dubai has come out on top in a new study of the most popular city break destinations in the world.The emirate is coveted for its...

Emirates is adding more flights to London to help cope with high travel demand this summer.Dubai's biggest airline will increase its flight schedule in and...

The number of foreign visitors to Japan in June exceeded 100,000 for the third consecutive month following the easing of border control measures, preliminary government...

The world’s fastest aircraft has a new streamlined design that prioritises aerodynamics, noise reduction and performance.Boom Supersonic revealed details of its refined Overture aircraft on...

Egypt’s ancient city is set to welcome a new Rotana hotel.The Abu Dhabi-run hotel operator will launch the Luxor Rotana at the end of 2023.Located...

Peach Aviation will resume flights on its Osaka (Kansai) - Taipei (Taoyuan) route on Sept 16. The service will resume after almost one and a...

Habitas AlUla is inviting guests to embrace the summer heat with new three-day wellness programmes.The eco-hotel is collaborating with renowned health practitioners to develop packages...

Two years, three months and 25 days since the World Health Organisation first declared Covid-19 a global pandemic, Australia is removing its final coronavirus-related travel...

Saudi Arabia's flynas will launch a new direct route between Cairo and the ancient city of AlUla from October 6.The flights will be operated by...

The cabin crew recruits look intently at the scene unfolding before them, by a mock Boeing 787 aircraft door, as a colleague bellows, "Seat belts...

In the west of Scotland, above the crystal-clear waters of Loch Awe, is Ben Cruachan, the soaring remnant of some distant geological upheaval. The pine-skirted...

To mark its 75th birthday, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is linking up with Claire Luxton for a flower-filled collaboration — and business is blooming.The British...

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa will open on Friday.The property features 109 over-water and beach villas, all with private pools. There are one and...

The Maldives will soon be home to one of the world’s first floating cities.Set in a warm-water lagoon close to the capital, Male, the new...

Yemeni engineer Hashem Al-Ghaili has unveiled his vision for the future of travel, and it wouldn’t look out of place in a film about the...

Etihad Airways has announced it will relaunch flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing this month.From Wednesday, the UAE’s national airline's route will become the first...

Ticket holders of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 can now book one of the daily Air Arabia shuttles from Sharjah to Doha, with flights...

Strikes by staff at Ryanair and Brussels Airlines over pay and working conditions forced the cancelation of dozens of flights in Europe on Friday (Jun...

Passengers travelling from Dubai over the coming weeks should prepare for an “exceptionally busy” period, Dubai Airports has said.As the result of schools breaking for...

Sheraton Jeddah Hotel has reopened after an extensive upgrade.The property's new look reflects Sheraton’s efforts to elevate the guest experience at its hotels around the...

Emirates airline is gearing up for a busy summer season, with more than 550,000 passengers expected to fly out of the UAE in June and...

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has opened ticket sales on non-stop flights between Singapore and Tokyo Narita, as well as Osaka, Japan.The launch...

With its palm-tree-lined boulevards and graffiti-adorned shopfronts, La Mer in Dubai has a Venice Beach, California, vibe — and the funky Hyatt Centric Jumeirah fits...

The Egyptian government has announced it is lifting all Covid-19 restrictions for travellers into the country, whether citizens or visitors. The decision was announced on...

Etihad Airways has launched its summer network with the airline’s inaugural flight to Nice in the French Riviera.The new seasonal route between Abu Dhabi and the...

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X will add new long-haul routes from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year, the airline said on Wednesday,...

Traveling through rural Japan, you’re likely to find more than a few spots that remind you of the beautiful bucolic landscapes seen in Studio Ghibli’s...

More than 320 beaches across Asia were reviewed to come up with the ranking for the continent's trending shorelines for summer 2022.The study, done by...

Saudi Arabia’s newest hotel looks as if it could be right at home in the streets of Paris.Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel has opened...

If you’re planning a summer getaway where you can be at one with nature and satisfy your wild swimming fix, then Austria needs to be...

Electric aircraft company Eve Holding, owned by Brazilian plane maker Embraer, and UAE-based charter flight operator Falcon Aviation Services have signed a letter of intent...

Coming to the end of a short, winding trail, I found myself standing in the extreme north-west corner of the contiguous US, a wild, forested...

Staffing shortages plaguing airports and airlines in parts of the world could become the industry's Achilles' heel as it struggles to meet recovering travel demand...

Delta Air Lines has retained its title as the world's most valuable airline brand, with Emirates in the top five internationally, consultancy Brand Finance said.The...

A virtual exhibit of one of France’s most famous prehistoric sites the undersea Cosquer Cave is opening after concerns the main site could be lost...

Jordan’s luxury hotel offerings are going from strength-to-strength with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman.The five-star resort is now welcoming guests through its doors on...

Flydubai’s Match Day Shuttle flights, allowing Fifa World Cup ticket holders to easily travel between Dubai and Doha, are now available to book on the...

Disneyland Paris will be home to the world’s second Avengers Campus, a theme park dedicated to recruiting and training the next generation of Marvel superheroes.To...

Inflation is surging and recession fears are growing, but young Americans plan to live life to the fullest this summer, even if they have to...

Malaysia Airlines has launched MHflypass ASEAN, a fixed-rate travel pass that allows multiple trips, year-round across ASEAN.The MHflypass ASEAN is part of MHflypass which was...

The Philippines is easing its Covid-19 border restrictions for holidaymakers.Travellers who are fully vaccinated, and have had a booster shot of an approved Covid-19 jab,...

The UAE has ranked highest in the Middle East and North Africa in a new global tourism report from the World Economic Forum.With an overall...

Google celebrated on Tuesday (May 24) 15 years since it kicked off its mammoth and hugely controversial effort to photograph streets in minute detail across...

Amaala, a luxury development on Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast, has unveiled the design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club.Set within the Triple Bay Marina in...

Saudi Arabia's first flight with an all-female crew took off this weekend, completing a short domestic journey and passing a milestone for women's empowerment, officials...

Google on Tuesday unveiled a new digital experience on its Arts & Culture platform that features Sudan's Pyramids of Meroe, using the interactive technologies of...

Billionaire travellers will soon be able to jet off to their next destination alongside their luxury motorbikes, thanks to a new aircraft cabin design from...

There’s a new best city in the US when it comes to where people want to live.Huntsville, Alabama, has knocked Boulder, Colorado, off the top...

The airasia SuperApp has expanded its portfolio of airline partners with the addition of All Nippon Airways (ANA).As a Star Alliance member, ANA has partnerships...

According to "Status of Tigers in India" report released in 2019, there are 2,967 tigers in 20 states across the country.The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in...

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest discount airline, posted a €355 million ($369.06 million) loss for the pandemic-hit 12 months to end of March, but said it was...

Jamaica’s pristine beaches, unique culture and renowned music scene are calling to travellers from the Middle East.That's the message from the Caribbean country as it...

Greece is gearing up for a busy summer season and is ready to welcome travellers with no restrictions.That’s the message from the Mediterranean holiday hotspot,...

Lionel Messi has arrived in Saudi Arabia after being announced as the kingdom’s latest tourism ambassador.The Paris Saint-Germain footballer landed in Jeddah on Monday in...

Travellers flying with Etihad Airways will be able to travel a little lighter this year as the airline is introducing new sustainability-focused economy-class products.Featuring dining...

Emirates passengers will be able to book seats in the airline’s new premium economy cabin from June 1, on flights starting from August 1.The new...

Travel demand is finally back with Dubai welcoming more than seven million travellers last year, and Dubai International Airport remaining the busiest airport in the...