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Travel Unpacked: UAE offers in the Maldives, plus Ras Al Khaimah's cat-friendly campaignThe UAE National Day is being marked by luxury properties in the Maldives, while in the Emirates a new food tour will be hosted around...The Evolution of Durable Luggage: A Traveler's GuideIn the fast-paced world of travel, finding the perfect luggage can be a game-changer. When it comes to durability, rolling luggage, lightweight luggage, affordable luggage,...Travel unpacked: A flight with no bags on board and a Sardinian village with free rentAflight from Switzerland took off for Spain with a plane full of passengers – but left their bags behind.Elsewhere, former world-champion tennis player Maria Sharapova...John Wick-inspired pop-up bar to open in New YorkJohn Wick will always survive, as long as pop-ups and spin-offs keep getting created.This month, fans can book a spot at Welcome to The Continental:...Wheels Up flags inability to continue operations, shares tankWheels Up Experience said on Wednesday there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operations, even as it disclosed short-term funding from Delta Air...Airbnb reveals its top 10 rooms with a view around the worldTravellers looking for a room with a view might want to consider a stay at one of Airbnb’s wish-listed properties.The booking platform has more than...Funabashi Anderson Park: A serene oasis in Chiba PrefectureSpanning over lush greenery, Funabashi Anderson Park is a serene oasis in the heart of Funabashi City in Chiba Prefecture. The park is an expansive...Sheikh Hamdan conquers Yosemite’s perilous Half Dome hikeSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has shared footage of his hiking triumph in Yosemite National Park.The Dubai royal, who has nearly 16...Let them pack the passports: Four ways to handle a nervous travel companionThis is how a holiday with my husband typically begins: I wake up at whatever ungodly hour before my flight is due to take off;...Philippines investigating tourism advert that used images from other countriesPhilippine tourism officials are investigating an advertising agency after the creators of a video promoting the nation as a holiday destination said it had used...Emirates takes off with non-stop flights from Dubai to MontrealEmirates operated its inaugural non-stop flight from Dubai to Montreal on Wednesday morning.Flight EK 243 departed from Dubai International's Terminal 3 at 3.45am, scheduled to...Riyadh Air takes flight over Saudi Arabia’s capitalNascent Riyadh Air made its airborne debut on Monday with a low-level flight over the Saudi capital.Flying over Riyadh around 1pm local time, the new...PPHG opens 2 hotels in same skyscraper in Tokyo's Shinjuku districtPan Pacific has expanded its portfolio of hotels with the opening of two properties in Tokyo, Japan -- the Bellustar Tokyo, a Pan Pacific Hotel...Disney to close Star Wars hotel 18 months after it was launchedTravellers and Star Wars fans hoping to experience a night spent in a galaxy far, far away will need to act quickly. Walt Disney World...Air New Zealand’s economy bunk-bed sleep pods to cost $100 an hourAir New Zealand’s world-first economy bunk-bed seats are to be introduced on ultra-long-haul flights in September next year.They will cost travellers upwards of $100 New...Economic momentum sets up Dubai’s tourism sector for robust growthThe economic momentum carried forward from last year and the launch of mega projects in Dubai have set the emirate up for robust growth in...Emirates and flydubai extend Sudan flight suspensionsUAE airlines have extended a suspension on passenger fights to and from Sudan amid ongoing civil unrest in the African nation.Emirates has cancelled flights between...Towering Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi offers family fun and endless relaxationRixos Marina Abu Dhabi is the newest landmark hotel in Abu Dhabi.Having opened its doors in September, the luxury resort is housed in the towering...Belmond's the Royal Scotsman train to house Dior spaIn a pairing of two powerhouses, Scotland’s most luxurious train the Royal Scotsman, which is operated by Belmond, will soon be home to a Dior...Manchester City players enjoy Abu Dhabi's attractions in new tourism campaignManchester City’s star players are the latest famous faces to feature in an Abu Dhabi tourism campaign.Six first team players — Sergio Gomez, Erling Haaland,...Etihad Airways launches early summer flash sale, with return flights starting at Dh995Etihad Airways is launching a flash sale, with savings on air fares for early summer trips.Until March 31, guests can book special-price fares for travel...2023 travel trends: Aussies more motivated than ever to travel; cost no barrierLuxury Escapes’ annual Travel 2023 report of travel trends and habits surveyed 4,000 Australians and found more than half of respondents (56.5%) were more motivated...Luxury brand Mondrian to open first UAE hotel in Abu DhabiThe UAE’s first Mondrian hotel is set to open in Abu Dhabi next year.Joining a growing portfolio of hotels in cities including London, Los Angeles,...Sharjah one of the world's greatest places to visit in 2023, says Time magazineThe cultural capital of the UAE has been included in Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2023.The annual list, which features 50 must-visit global destinations,...Sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green adds five new eco-friendly places to stayBeyond Green, a collection of some of the world’s most sustainable hotels, has added five new properties to its list.In locations from Florida’s Miami Beach...Address Hotels & Resorts to open a 1,484-room hotel in MakkahAddress Hotels & Resorts has shared a first look at its upcoming property in Makkah.The hospitality brand's largest hotel, Address Jabal Omar Makkah, will offer...Six last-minute budget holidays still available to book for UAE spring breakSpring break is around the corner, with most private schools in the UAE scheduled to close from March 27 to April 10.Pupils will have the...Nine things to see and do in Khor Fakkan, from waterfalls and beaches to mountainous hikesKhor Fakkan, on the UAE’s east coast, has been named the best Arab tourist city for 2023.The seaside town in the emirate of Sharjah —...Saudi Arabia’s Neom announces three new Marriott hotels opening at Sindalah IslandSaudi Arabia’s Neom continues to develop with three new Marriott hotels opening at Sindalah Island.The luxury island in the Red Sea will be the first...Ultra luxury Aman Resorts' new Janu brand to debut in Tokyo this autumnJanu Tokyo, the first hotel from Aman’s new sister brand, will launch this autumn.Offering an experience similar to that found at ultra-luxury Aman hotels around...Remote bay in Brazil tops list of world’s best beaches by TripadvisorAremote bay off the north-eastern coast of Brazil has been named the world’s best beach by Tripadvisor.Climbing six places from last year to reach the...Saudi megaproject Amaala unveils first hotel — Clinique La Prairie Health ResortAmaala, a luxury tourism megaproject on the north-western coast of Saudi Arabia, has announced its first hotel, Clinique La Prairie Health Resort.Spread across 36,155 square...How NHS waiting lists are driving a British health tourism boomMarina Stock, 66, used to work in the NHS as a technician. Working on her feet for years gave her bad knees. Then, she had...Family-friendly travel: World's best airlines for flying with childrenUnited Airlines has introduced a new seating policy designed to help families travelling with children find seats together on flights for free.On flights where side-by-side...ANA to offer new Japanese sake selection on board and at ANA loungesAll Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline, will begin offering a new selection of Japanese sake for service onboard and at ANA lounges.Beginning March 1,...Centara to open first hotel in JapanCentara has signed its first hotel in Japan.Scheduled to open in July, the Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is located in a 33-story building near Namba,...How the designers of Atlantis The Royal created a sense of intimacy despite its scaleThe image of Beyonce raised high above the water as fireworks light up the sky around her during the grand reveal of Atlantis The Royal...Airports and airlines ramping up investment to digitalize operationsAirports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalize operations and speed up the passenger journey by offering more self-service options.SITA’s 2022...Turkey earthquake: Can you still travel there and have airlines cancelled flights?Turkey is reeling after the country was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday morning, followed by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and a series...UN declares February 17 as annual Global Tourism Resilience DayFebruary 17 will be celebrated as Global Tourism Resilience Day every year, starting this month.The United National General Assembly or UNGA has adopted a resolution...Friday is the cheapest day to fly out of the UAE, Skyscanner data revealsIf you're starting to plan your travels for the year ahead, new data from Skyscanner could help you land the best deal. According to the...What type of visas are available for travel to Saudi Arabia?Travellers planning a visit to Saudi Arabia have an additional type of visa to consider.On Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new...Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friendBesides its relative proximity to Universal Studios Japan, “bayside urban resort hotel” Hyatt Regency Osaka, located in Osaka’s Nankokita district, will soon have another draw...AirAsia X resumes flights between Kuala Lumpur and OsakaAirAsia X (AAX) has resumed flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kansai Airport (KIX) in Osaka.The thrice weekly flights to Osaka are expected to carry more...Hyper-luxury and eco-friendly Desert Rock Resort makes progress in Saudi ArabiaRed Sea Global has shared new images of Desert Rock Resort, the hyper-luxury, eco-friendly 60-key mountain hotel, which is currently being built into desert cliffs....New York Times makes a surprising pick for the best city to visit in JapanWhen you think of traveling to Japan, the first destinations to come to mind are likely the most popular: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and maybe Hiroshima....Stars gather at Atlantis The Royal for grand preview weekendDubai’s long-awaited Atlantis The Royal has welcomed its first guests.The 795-room mega-hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, has opened its doors to a select group of...Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese touristsThe European luxury sector is welcoming the end of pandemic lockdowns in China, as the return of big-spending Chinese tourists could sustain further growth.Prior to...Fashion brands strike a new pose as they enter hospitality venturesThe last several months have seen a handful of fashion-forward brands entering the hotel space, from island-inspired clothing brand Tommy Bahama, which is on track...UAE-US flights operating as normal after FAA system outageFlights from the UAE to the US are operating as normal despite hundreds of planes being grounded at airports across the US following a technical...Dubai ranks in five of the world’s top 10 busiest international airline routesDubai International Airport features at number five on the top ten busiest international air routes list of 2022.The Middle East hub, which handled more than...Viral tourism video shows Abu Dhabi blanketed in snowVisit Abu Dhabi has posted a reimagined version of the UAE capital — one where the emirate, with all of its landmarks, are covered in...The Gulf's January 2023 travel deals, flight sales, hotel discounts and cut-price cruisesBeat the January blues this year by planning ahead for your next holiday.There's nothing quite like having a trip to look forward to and if...Airlines slam 'ineffective' COVID tests for China travelersThe global airline association on Wednesday criticized decisions by governments to impose COVID tests and other measures on travelers from China as ineffective "knee-jerk" reactions.A...Manila to Dubai flight cancelled as Philippines travel chaos continuesAbout 60,000 passengers were affected by flight delays, cancellations and diversions in and out of Manila on Sunday after an air traffic control system malfunction...Tokyo MK unveils new fleet of fully electric luxury limousinesThe MK Group has unveiled a new fleet of fully electric luxury limousines, featuring the new BMW i7 Excellence, in line with its commitment to...Intelsat, J-AIR offer first free inflight entertainment, connectivity on regional aircraft in JapanIntelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), along with Tokyo-based Japan Airlines...