Tourism boom sparks backlash in historic heart of Athens
Surrounded by a hubbub of blaring music, restaurant terraces and rumbling suitcase wheels slaloming between overflowing litter bins, Giorgos Zafeiriou believes surging tourism has made…
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Saudi Arabia Aims to Cement Role as Aviation Hub Boeing
Saudi Arabia is rapidly establishing itself as a leading regional hub in the global aviation industry, propelled by record passenger growth, historic aircraft orders, and…
Abu Dhabi Airports sees 13% rise in passenger numbers
Abu Dhabi Airports handled more than 15.8 million passengers in the first half of 2025, up 13.1 percent from the previous six months, despite regional…
50 new hotels, 9,000 rooms: Marriott’s bold Africa plan
Marriott International plans to add over 50 properties and 9,000+ rooms to its Africa portfolio by 2027, including entry into five new markets Marriott International’s growth…
Qatar Airways Group announces record-breaking performance in 24/25 fiscal year
Qatar Duty Free delivered a 12% increase in sales turnover year-on-year, processing over15 million individual transactions. Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial…
Oman Air ranks second in MENA for On-Time Performance in 2024
Oman Air has been recognised as the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa Region for 2024 and the top in the…
Scientists document how space travel messes with the human brain
WASHINGTON – Space can be an unfriendly place for the human body, with microgravity conditions and other factors tampering with our physiology, from head to toe –…
Morocco’s tough COVID restrictions hammer tourism sector
RABAT, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Businesses working in Morocco’s key tourism sector say the country’s tough COVID-19 restrictions, including a full flight ban, are undermining…
Dubai reopens for tourists on 7 July – Emirates ready to serve travellers and welcome tourists, also with Airbus A380
Dubai to open for tourists from 7 July, Emirates launches destination Dubai ad New protocols to open travel for UAE citizens, residents and international visitors,…
Saudi Arabia to hold ‘limited’ Haj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia announced that Haj will be held this year but with a very limited number of pilgrims and in compliance with precautionary measures including…