Al Rais Travel, the Middle East’s leading event for inbound and outbound travel and tourism professionals, has highlighted the latest trends supporting the growth of the tourism industry in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC, as visitor numbers from key source markets including the UK and China continue to rise. According… Read more
The Nautilus Maldives, a five-star ultra-luxury private island hideaway in the Maldives, is hosting a wellness retreat in partnership with Ananda in the Himalayas, the world’s most renowned holistic wellness retreat and ‘Healing Hotel of the World’, this winter. Based in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Nautilus is showcasing its new, six-night retreat… Read more
The daily grind, endless notifications and ceaseless distractions of the digital age often leave us seeking an idyllic escape. Somewhere we can unplug, breathe, and perhaps rediscover our inner equilibrium. It’s a tall order, but the Sen Wellness Sanctuary in Sri Lanka offers precisely that – a perfect detox for the modern soul, draped in… Read more
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), in partnership with Atos and Royal Schiphol Group, introduces Passenger Digital Assistance Kiosks to enable seamless journeys for travellers. The kiosks will provide easy access to information, assist in navigation and help passengers through live video calls to customer service agents. Commenting on the new passenger experience, Suhail Kadri, Senior… Read more
Nothing to do, nothing to see in Saudi Arabia? Think again! When an announcement was made at the beginning of my connecting flight from Istanbul to Riyadh that no alcohol would be served, I was reminded that the plane would be landing in the world’s most conservative Islamic state – a country where the cultural… Read more