Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 May, 2020 4:12 am

Domestic flights to resume in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Tuesday that domestic flights through national carriers will start again on Sunday.The authority said it had completed operational preparations to gradually lift the suspension introduced to tackle the spread of coronavirus.“This ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 May, 2020 3:06 am

GACA Announces the Resumption of Domestic Flights, Starting on Sunday, 31st of May 2020

Based on what was submitted by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the return of some vital activities in accordance with the health controls and precautionary measures taken in combat of the novel Coronavirus, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 May, 2020 1:28 am

ATM Virtual to focus on potential Chinese outbound travel market

One of the most eagerly awaited sessions during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) three-day ATM Virtual event that takes place from 1-3 June 2020, is undoubtedly The Virtual ATM China Tourism Forum.The debate will take an in-depth look at the potential of the Chinese outbound leisure market ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 22 May, 2020 1:00 am

IHG ® Hotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on clean

As the world adjusts to new travel norms and expectations, IHG ® Hotels & Resorts is enhancing the experience for its hotel guests around the world, byredefining cleanliness and supporting guests’ personal wellbeing throughout their stay.Using new, science-led protocols and service measures, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2020 12:59 pm

The Middle East’s tourism entertainment sector under the spotlight at ATM Virtual

Arabian Travel Market, organisers of ATM Virtual, will address the changes to the tourism industry amid the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs), the re-opening of operations post COVID-19 and its impact on tour and attraction operators across the Middle East. The session, OTAs and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 17 May, 2020 1:31 pm

Staycations and domestic travel to lead GCC tourism recovery from COVID-19 says new ATM report

Local tourism and domestic travel are expected to lead the UAE and wider GCC’s recovery from COVID-19 as we begin to see the easing of lockdown restrictions, according to the latest research released ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Virtual, a newly-launched three-day event that will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 16 May, 2020 4:30 am

Air Arabia reports solid first quarter 2020 net profit of AED 71 million

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, today reported a profitable first quarter (January to March) 2020 despite COVID-19 impact on the carrier’s first quarter financial and operational performance.   Air Arabia reported a net...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 16 May, 2020 3:46 am

Saudi Arabia among Finalists for Purina BetterwithPets 2020 Prize

Pet Me, a mobile App project that will facilitate free pet adoption and foster pet relationships and empathy in Saudi Arabia, is among eight finalists for the 2020 Purina BetterwithPets Prize which rewards social entrepreneurs leveraging the power of the pet-human bond to positively impact...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 16 May, 2020 1:41 am

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine International on Enhanced Health and Safety Program at Properties Worldwide

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has entered into a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the global division of health care and research leader Johns Hopkins Medicine, to validate its new global health and safety program, Lead...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 May, 2020 1:53 pm

Aviation Tops the Agenda at ATM Virtual

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has confirmed aviation industry veteran Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines, and CEO of budget airline Wizz Air, Jozsef Varadi, will speak at the inaugural ATM Virtual, which takes place from 1-3 June 2020. According to the latest analysis from...

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