Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations
Qatar Airways is expanding its international network to more than 150 destinations for the summer 2026 season, adding routes and frequencies through Doha.
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Burj Al Arab to Close Until 2027 as Dubai’s Best-Known Hotel Enters a New Era
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab will close for 18 months as Jumeirah begins the first major restoration in the hotel’s history. The project is designed to preserve one of the city’s most recognizable luxury landmarks while updating it for the next generation of high-end travel.
Ben Gurion Reopens, but High Airfares Are Becoming Israel’s Next Travel Problem
Ben Gurion Airport is back to full operations, but the reopening is not bringing normal pricing with it. With foreign airlines still holding back and Israeli carriers struggling to replace lost capacity, fares are rising again just as summer demand returns.
Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Travelers Stranded by Middle East Airspace Closures
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
British Airways Cancels Flights Across the Middle East Amid Airspace Uncertainty
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of flights across the Middle East, including suspending services to Abu Dhabi until later this year. The airline cites ongoing instability and airspace concerns in the region.
Viking Suspends Nile River Cruises as Egypt Travel Disruptions Grow
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Viking has canceled Nile River cruises through March as regional conflict escalates, with other river lines also pausing Egypt and Middle East operations.
Burj Al Arab Damaged as Iranian Drone Strikes Hit Dubai
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and Fairmont The Palm were impacted as Iranian drone and missile strikes extended into the Gulf, disrupting travel and airspace.
Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm Damaged Amid Regional Missile Strikes
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Fairmont The Palm in Dubai was damaged during Iranian retaliatory strikes in the region, with four people injured as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
Armenia Introduces Temporary Visa-Free Access for Residents of 113 Countries
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Armenia is offering temporary visa-free entry to eligible residents of 113 countries, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen regional connectivity through mid-2026.
Etihad Rail Reveals UAE Passenger Network Ahead of 2026 Launch
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Etihad Rail has unveiled details of the UAE’s first national passenger railway network, promising faster intercity travel and a new chapter in domestic mobility starting in 2026.
Marriott and Al Qimmah Hospitality Expand Saudi Footprint with 2,700 New Hotel Rooms
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality have signed five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah as tourism demand accelerates.
Saudi Arabia Introduces Mandatory Beach Rules and Digital Guide for Red Sea Tourism in 2026
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Saudi Arabia is rolling out mandatory beach regulations and a centralized digital guide in 2026, reshaping how coastal tourism is managed across the Red Sea under Vision 2030.
Delta Sets October Launch for First-Ever U.S.–Saudi Arabia Route to Riyadh
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Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh this October, marking the first time a U.S. airline has operated a direct route to Saudi Arabia’s capital.
Gulf Air Enhances Mobile App to Streamline the Travel Experience
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Gulf Air has unveiled an enhanced mobile app designed to make managing flights and journeys faster, smarter, and more intuitive for travelers.
Dubai’s The Loop Plans a 93km Climate-Controlled Walking and Cycling Network
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Dubai’s proposed 93km “The Loop” would create a climate-controlled corridor for walking, running, and cycling, aiming to connect millions of residents to daily services without relying on cars.