Saudi Travel Agencies Request Airline Flight Increase & Ticket Fares Decrease
By eTN Staff Writer
DUBAI - The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has set new future strategic plans that coincide with the new regional and international trends, confirming that the emirate ...
Keeping Pace With The Middle East’s Economic Expansion
By eTN Staff Writer
With just a few weeks before the opening of POWER-GEN Middle East, final preparations are being made to receive the power and water industry experts and professionals of the Middle East at the ...
Egypt Archeology
By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer
Egypt's Interpol apprehended antiquities trader Ali Aboutaam last week, said Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosni. Aboutaam was accused of smuggling Egyptian antiquities out of the country. ...
Egypt Archeology
By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer
In Egypt, a French-Egyptian mission discovered another ancient structure in the area of Ain Sokhna, about 120 km southeast of Cairo.
Syria
By AFP
DAMASCUS — A total of 5.9 million foreign tourists visited Syria in 2008, a rise of 15 percent from the previous year, according to the tourism ministry, cited by local media.
Strengthens Commitment In Middle East
By eTN Staff Writer
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has announced it has strengthened its commitment and presence in the Middle East with the appointment of a permanent Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) representation ...
Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority
By eTN Staff Writer
Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA) will stage the first Food & Hospitality Expo 2009 (The Gulf’s International Food and Hospitality Exhibition) from January 13-15, 2009 at ...
Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain, January 19-21, 2009
By eTN Staff Writer
More than 2,000 of the world's leading oil and gas professionals are expected to attend the Oil & Gas Maintenance and Pipeline Rehabilitation Conference and Exhibition, which is set to open ...
Israel-Hamas Conflict
By David Beirman
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been dominating the headlines since Israel's strike at Hamas at the very end of 2008.
Airborne Yoga
By airtransportnews.aero
As many passengers pledge New Year resolutions to remain fit and healthy, Qatar Airways is taking steps to help them meet their goals with the introduction of a new onboard yoga guide and tips on ...
ATA 2009
By ameinfo.com
Recruitment best practice and employment techniques should be further developed if the Middle East travel and tourism industry is to weather a predicted skills shortage, according to Reed Travel ...
Jordan
By xinhuanet.com
AMMAN - The number of tourists who visited Jordan's ancient city of Petra in 2008 stood at 800,000 compared with 500,000 in 2007, the Petra Archaeological Park said on Sunday.
Israel - Palestine
By PressTV and Al Jazeera
Human Rights Watch warns Tel Aviv against using white phosphorus in Gaza amid raging controversy over military tactics applied by Israel.
Defining Local Tourist Attraction
By eTN Staff Writer
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE - The Festival is considered a pioneering and authentic Emarati annual event in Ras Al Khaimah and is one of the defining local tourist attractions in the Emirate's tourism ...
Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority
By eTN Staff Writer
The Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA) is set to open the Food and Hospitality Expo 2009 next week.
Mid-East Conflict
By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer
“Jews and Arabs refuse to act as enemies!” yelled Jaffa activists late Tuesday afternoon at Ajami Park, corner Yefet and Dr. Erlich streets.
Religious Tourism
By eTN Staff Writer
Thousands of Christian pilgrims are expected to congregate at the “baptism site” at the Jordan River to mark Epiphany and pilgrimage day.
Gaza-Hamas Conflict
By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer
Last week, there had been some expressions of unity and solidarity from both camps – Arab and Jewish.
Ancient Oasis
By eTN Staff Writer
Mada'in Saleh or AlHijr, is an ancient oasis that lies in the northwest of Saudi Arabia between the cities of AlMadina AlMunawara and Tabuk, 22 north of AlUla city.
Daily Flights Beginning January 24
By eTN Staff Writer
DUBAI - Wataniya Airways, the first new full-service luxury airline to be launched in the Middle East in recent years, announced its first scheduled flights will be to Dubai, commencing Saturday, ...
Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition
By eTN Staff Writer
Following the successful introduction last year at Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) of the Technology & Event Services Village, the 2009 event is set to ...
R.O.A.R.
By Bob Nesoff, Metro Publishing
Palestinians are the conduit of their own salvation, yet persistently choose the path of violence over the opportunity to live full, peaceful and productive lives.
Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority
By eTN Staff Writer
MANAMA - While the recent global economic downturn has led to nervous times in other industries, Bahrain’s MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector has seen a 35 ...
Saudi Arabia
By saudigazette.com.sa
JEDDAH – Galileo by Travelport, one of the world’s largest global distribution system (GDS) providers, has announced the first ever ‘women only’ training program for travel agencies in ...
Arabian Travel Market
By ttnworldwide.com
Travel Agent’s Day, which debuted at last year’s show, will return to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year in a revitalised format, according to organisers Reed Travel Exhibitions.
Gaza Conflict
Like most of the rest of the world you only have tears for Gaza! How come you don't have any tears for Israel?
Violence
By wire services
FIREWORKS BAN: Celebrations to bring in the New Year have been cancelled in Dubai. (
Israel
By ynetnews.com
Is the situation in southern Israel and the Gaza Strip causing tourists to flee? Apparently not. Will incoming tourism suffer in the long run? It's too early to tell.
Israel Tourism
By Hazel Heyer
As Israeli air force reduced Hamas’ strength on the third day of its Gaza assault, striking next to the Hamas premier's home, devastating a security compound and flattening a university ...
The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai
By eTN Staff Writer
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, the flagship property of The Address Hotels and Resorts and the newest hotel brand in the international luxury hospitality scene, ...
