Travel News Middle East: Analysis, opinion, news and features from TD

Middle East

Etihad’s A380 to fly on Abu Dhabi – Toronto route

Etihad Airways is excited to announce that its legendary A380 will serve the Abu Dhabi – Toronto route in time for Summer 2025.

Middle East

Gunners discover ‘Dubai’ with Emirates

Arsenal first team players David Raya, Jorginho and Mikel Merino were treated to a tour of Dubai to experience the city's newest architectural icons and storied landmarks.

Middle East

HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry

At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.

Middle East

RAKTDA launches ‘Not a Vacation…Our Vacation’

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled its latest destination marketing film, ‘Not a Vacation…Our Vacation’ – a bold and witty take on what makes the emirate a holiday destination unlike any other.

Middle East

Athar Festival 2025 returns for its third edition

The third edition of Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in Saudi Arabia, is set to take place from 21-22 October 2025 at JAX District – Diriyah Biennale Foundation in Riyadh

Middle East

Explora Journeys unveils new itinerary in Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula for Winter 2026-2027

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, reveals details of the Company’s brand-new itinerary in the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula for Winter 2026-2027 inviting guests to experience the extraordinary aboard EXPLORA II where a unique blend of ultra-elegance and discovery await.

Middle East

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi reports 35% growth in international patient volume for 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has recorded a 35% increase in international patient volume in 2024, cementing its position as a global destination for world-class care.

Middle East

Etihad Airways and Air Europa to expand partnership

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Spanish-based carrier Air Europa are set to work towards a strategic partnership, enhancing commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services, and increased value.

Middle East

Emirates supports customers during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges.

Middle East

DCT Abu Dhabi is the official global partner of Euroleague Basketball

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Euroleague Basketball have announced a new global partnership, naming ‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ the official tourism and travel destination of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Middle East

Gulf Air announces direct flights to London Gatwick

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of new direct flights to London Gatwick Airport, strengthening its presence in the UK market.

Middle East

Bahrain International Airport certified as a 5-star airport by Skytrax for the fourth consecutive year

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced that BIA has been awarded the prestigious 5-Star rating by Skytrax, the world's leading airport and airline rating organization, for the fourth consecutive year.