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EgyptAir passenger bitten by a snake on plane

EgyptAir flight makes emergency landing

EgyptAir passenger bitten by a snake on plane

An EgyptAir pilot made an emergency landing at Hurghada airport on Monday after a snake bit a Jordanian passenger. The snake was apparently concealed in his luggage.

Saudi Arabia bans smoking in all tourist locations

Saudi Arabia’s General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities

Saudi Arabia bans smoking in all tourist locations

Saudi Arabia’s General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities has imposed a ban on smoking at all tourism facilities.

Emirates suspends all flights to and from Damascus

Emirates airline stops Syria service

Emirates suspends all flights to and from Damascus

Dubai's Emirates has suspended its flights to and from Damascus until further notice, the airline said in a statement on its website on Thursday.

Saudi Colors Forum a distinctive window to the beauty of Saudi Arabia

photography exhibition a perfect reflection of tourism in the Kingdom

Saudi Colors Forum a distinctive window to the beauty of Saudi Arabia

Many international diplomats acclaimed the Saudi Colors Forum, describing it as a window to the kingdom's topographical variety.

Paris Hilton opens store in Muslim holy city of Mecca

American socialite opens shop at Mecca Mall

Paris Hilton opens store in Muslim holy city of Mecca

As an American socialite and hotel heiress, Paris Hilton has built up a global brand on her sexy image -- and sometimes very few clothes.

Saudi government electronically monitoring women's travel abroad

Saudi Arabia

Saudi government electronically monitoring women's travel abroad

When word started spreading last week that Saudi women -- already some of the most oppressed and restricted in the world -- were being monitored electronically as they left the country, activists ...

Minister: Almost 12 million tourists to come to Egypt in 2012

Egyptian Tourism Up 18.6 Percent

Minister: Almost 12 million tourists to come to Egypt in 2012

CAIRO, Egypt - The number of tourists that visited Egypt in the first 10 months of 2012 has grown 18.6 per cent over the same period last year, Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou said on Sunday Al ...

Etihad wins ‘Airline of the Year’ award

Etihad Airways

Etihad wins ‘Airline of the Year’ award

Etihad Airways the national airline of the United Arab Emirates won Airline of the Year at the sixth annual Aviation Business Awards held in Dubai.

Qatar ready to greet the world

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2012

Qatar ready to greet the world

DOHA, Qatar – With the United Nations Climate Change Conference starting in Doha tomorrow, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is ready to greet more than 10,000 visitors each day.

Morsy grants himself new powers allowing him to run Egypt unchecked

Egypt: New Dictator On The Rise?

Morsy grants himself new powers allowing him to run Egypt unchecked

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has issued an order preventing any court from overturning his decisions, essentially allowing him to run the country unchecked until a new constitution is drafted, ...

Saudi Colors: new forum highlighting tourist sites

promoting heritage sites in the Kingdom

Saudi Colors: new forum highlighting tourist sites

His Excellency Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Jehani, Vice President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) for Marketing and Programs, stated that the “image” these days ...

The Israel-Hamas conflict and tourism

continuation of unrest hampers tourism

The Israel-Hamas conflict and tourism

By David Beirman, eTN Australia

For most media commentators, tourism would be considered an irrelevance as reporters discuss the human misery inflicted on southern Israel and Gaza and the military and political ramifications of ...

Colors of Saudi Forum website launched

Saudi Arabia employs photography in national tourism marketing

Colors of Saudi Forum website launched

The Organizing Committee of the “Colors of Saudi Forum” has recently launched its new website of the forum online.

Minister: Egypt's tourism industry continues to thrive

Tourism To Egypt

Minister: Egypt's tourism industry continues to thrive

CHESTER, England - The latest revelation from Egypt's minister for tourism shows there is certainly plenty of optimism when it comes to the number of visitors expected to make the country their ...

Movenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai earns re-certification from Green Globe

demonstrating outstanding efforts and innovation in corporate responsibility

Movenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai earns re-certification from Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, Californai - Green Globe announced re-certification of Movenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Moevenpick Resort Taba recertified for sustainability by Green Globe

fully supports green initiatives set by Egyptian Ministry of Tourism

Moevenpick Resort Taba recertified for sustainability by Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced re-certification of Moevenpick Resort Taba in Egypt.

Egyptian Jihadist leader calls for destruction of pyramids and the Sphinx

Egyptian monuments threatened

Egyptian Jihadist leader calls for destruction of pyramids and the Sphinx

CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt's Coalition to Support Tourism (CST) said it will file a case against top Egyptian officials for inaction in response to statements by a Salafist sheikh who called for the ...

Where is Halal Tourism in The Middle East

WTM reports reveal tourism opportunities

Where is Halal Tourism in The Middle East

Travel report: Mideast nations should launch Halal airline, women-only hotels to better exploit Halal tourism.

After Arab Springs recovery in Mideast tourism

New Seven Hotels at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi

After Arab Springs recovery in Mideast tourism

Luxury shopping trips for the nouveaux riches, gadget-free accommodation and booking holidays on smart TVs are some of the future travel trends predicted in a new report released recently.

Southwest Airlines in the top 20 of most community-minded companies in US

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines in the top 20 of most community-minded companies in US

DALLAS, Texas - The Civic 50 today revealed the companies who ranked in its national initiative to survey, rank, and recognize America's S&P 500 most community-minded companies, naming ...

Agreement between SCTA and SCSB to finance SMEs emerging in tourism and antiquities field

Supporting small and medium enterprises in tourism

Agreement between SCTA and SCSB to finance SMEs emerging in tourism and antiquities field

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and Saudi Credit and Saving Bank (SCSB) on Sunday, November 4, concluded an agreement devoted to financially support small and medium ...

Jordan Tourism Board heads to World Travel Market this month

Marks 17th consecutive year of exhibiting

Jordan Tourism Board heads to World Travel Market this month

As part of its efforts to promote the Jordanian tourism product, the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) will once again exhibit at the World Travel Market, which is one of the biggest tourism trade shows ...

SCTA uses clean energy for lighting and developing tourist sites in the Saudi Kingdom

Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities

SCTA uses clean energy for lighting and developing tourist sites in the Saudi Kingdom

The Department of Tourist Sites Development at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has recently begun utilizing solar energy for illuminating a number of tourist sites that are ...

Belgian visitors killed in Jordan coach accident

Tourists killed in Jordan

Belgian visitors killed in Jordan coach accident

Four Belgian tourists have been killed in a coach accident in central Jordan, Belgium's foreign ministry says.

Moevenpick Hotel Al Bida’a in Kuwait awarded re-certification by Green Globe

committed to going green

Moevenpick Hotel Al Bida’a in Kuwait awarded re-certification by Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced re-certification of Moevenpick Hotel Al Bida’a in Kuwait.

Moevenpick Hotel Qassim recertified by Green Globe

following green trend in Saudi Arabia

Moevenpick Hotel Qassim recertified by Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced re-certification of Moevenpick Hotel Qassim, located in Buraydah, in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia.

Egyptian tour guides to strike in November

Egyptian Tourism

Egyptian tour guides to strike in November

CAIRO, Egypt - The tourist guide union announced they will strike for three days on 15, 16 and 17 November, demanding better work conditions and employment opportunities.

Saudi Kingdom’s provinces will witness 50 tourist events during Haj holiday

series of events and activities during the holiday

Saudi Kingdom’s provinces will witness 50 tourist events during Haj holiday

The Haj holiday which will begin on next Thursday, October18, will witness over 50 tourist events, all of which are scheduled to take place across different parts of the Kingdom of Saudi ...

World Luxury Fashion Week to debut in Abu Dhabi

2012 World Luxury Fashion Week

World Luxury Fashion Week to debut in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - World Luxury Fashion Week will make a much anticipated debut appearance in Abu Dhabi this year and is set to become an annual fixture for the UAE capital ...

Burj Al Arab unveils new home for its 40 species of exotic fish

Burj Al Arab Hotel

Burj Al Arab unveils new home for its 40 species of exotic fish

DUBAI, UAE - Burj Al Arab, the World's Most Luxurious Hotel, recently unveiled its fully transformed aquarium, with an innovative décor and newly introduced exotic species of fish.

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