Raising awareness of eco-tourism
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, President of SCTA (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities), inaugurated the website of the "Leave No Trace" program on Sunday, ...
Qatar Airways invited to join oneworld
By Ron Kuhlmann, Aviation Journalist
In a move many were certain would never occur, Qatar Airways has been invited to join oneworld and has accepted.
SCTA President addresses Safety and Security of Tourism and Antiquities forum
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, President of SCTA, has pointed out that the safety and security enjoyed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is reflected in its domestic ...
Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain will increase the percentage of its domestic food production from 20 to 60 percent of total annual food consumption by 2016.
Lebanon tourism experiences sharp decline in business
Lebanon’s hospitality sector has begun to dismiss employees following a sharp decline in business, a leading hotelier said.
Formula One Grand Prix Championship
MANAMA, Bahrain - The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced Bahrain will host the fourth round of the 2013 Formula One Grand Prix on April 21, 2013.
Qatar Airways CEO puts safety first
Qatar Airways placed one of the largest orders with the US based Boeing company. It included 60 Boeing (B787) Dream liner aircrafts. (30 confirmed orders, and 30 options to buy.)
One World Airline Alliance , Star Alliance and Qatar Airways
The Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways is saying that his airline has not joined the One World Alliance. This was the last information received by eTN sources.
World Routes
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has won two prestigious ‘Stevie’ awards from the 9th International Business Awards (IBA).
World Routes
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority has established a dedicated industry development committee (IDC) specifically for the airline/aviation sector.
World Routes
Twenty-five years ago, the aviation market in the UAE looked very different from today. Back in 1987 there were just 24,000 departing flights from the UAE, providing fewer than 6 million ...
Pinking Burj Al Arab campaign
DUBAI, UAE - Burj Al Arab is launching the Pinking Burj Al Arab campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Key Quotes
By Mary-Anne Baldwin
The World Route Development Strategy Summit attempted to highlight some of the key issues that are impacting the commercial aviation business across the globe.
18th World Route Development Forum in Abu Dhabi
Today the International Council of Tourism Partners had a very active and successful panel discussion at the 18th World Route Development Forum being held in Abu Dhabi.
OAG market analysis report
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Middle East’s low-fare sector has demonstrated a dramatic pace of growth in the last decade which shows no signs of abating, according to OAG, the market leader in airline ...
environmental issues high on the agenda
ADU DHABI, UAE - As more than 350 air transport leaders make preparations for the World Route Development Strategy Summit in Abu Dhabi at the end of the week, one of the event’s speakers lays ...
Jordan Medical Tourism
By Nelson Alcantara, Editor-in-Chief
Jordan was not necessarily on my list to travel to this year.
Abu Dhabi grows as global aviation hub
The Abu Dhabi aviation market is set for strong growth in 2012, according to the latest OAG data. Seat capacity is expected to increase to 9.9m (one-way) this year, up 12% from 8.9m in 2011.
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities
On the occasion of the World Tourism Day 2012, which happens to be on Thursday, September 27, the Information Center of SCTA will be holding a symposium titled “Technological systems for ...
Sponsors sign up for 18th World Route Development Forum
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today presented the key sponsors of the 18th World Route Development Forum to be held in Abu Dhabi from September 29 to October 2 at the Abu ...
massive avalanche hits team of climbing group of French, Germans and Italians
KATHMANDU, Nepal - A massive avalanche hit a team of climbing group of French, Germans, and Italians who were reportedly near the top of Manaslu Peak also known as Kutang.
Egyptian Tourism
Egyptian beach tourism is here to stay under the country's new Islamist-led government, the tourism minister said this week, as the hospitality sector weighed the effect of recent clashes outside ...
UAE denies university degree requirement for tourist visa
A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
DUBAI, UAE - Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the luxury city hotel and a Dubai landmark, was presented with the award for the Best Business Hotel in the Middle East at the Business Traveller Magazine ...
Gulf: Largest military exercise the world has even seen - troop movements in Israel- how does tourism fit into this
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Since September 11 unconfirmed reports from the Middle East are worth paying attention to.
No more non-graduate Asian tourists for UAE
Tourists from Asian countries will no longer be able to apply for tourist visas to thwart an influx of illegal immigrants.
Qatar Airways
DOHA, Qatar - Qatar Airways yesterday officially introduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled 5-star service, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef ...
Kingdom set for booming hospitality sector event
SAUDI ARABIA - With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism industry set to reach US$14.9trillion in 2012, according to the Saudi Council for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA), and an ...
It was a mess says witness
By Agha Iqrar Haroon
NATO authorities and a majority of international media claimed that the Taliban attacked the Halmand base camp from outside, while Taliban sources claimed that they entered inside the base with ...
largest commercial aviation event
The seniority of delegates registered for World Routes, the 18th World Route Development Forum, is higher than at any previous events.
