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Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is known for its beautiful beaches, dramatic cliffs and stunning landscapes. During my last few visits to Malta, I found it to be a land rich in culture, nature, history and gastronomy, offering visitors a wide selection of tourist attractions. The Maltese islands has something for every... Continue Reading →
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The airline is reinforcing connectivity in response to growing customer demand with more travel confidence and the easing of international travel protocols. The added flights will offer customers with more flexibility. Currently,... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam When it comes to nature, the best place to enjoy mountain scenery, hiking, skiing is in Engelberg, in the heart of Central Switzerland. A few days at the Kempinski Palace Engelberg saw us enjoying a host of activities that included long walks, taking a cable car ride up to the mountains, experiencing a... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam Located on the pristine beach of Al Marjan Island, Rixos Bab Al Bahr has an all-inclusive concept that has proven to be a success with both local and international visitors. The ‘All inclusive – All Exclusive’ stay at Rixos Bab al Bahr is a signature offering from Rixos Hotels, who are experts in... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam After a few days exploring new parts of Switzerland, I took a two-day respite at the iconic Dolder Grand. With spectacular views of the alps and Lake Zurich, the Dolder Grand, renowned as Zurich’s most prestigious address since 1899, is a city resort atop a hill with close proximity to beautiful nature and... Continue Reading →
Saudi citizens and residents are now able to travel to or transit through Türkiye again with the airline flying to more countries than any other Turkish Airlines are pleased to announce that as of June 20, 2022 the restrictions set by Türkiye due to COVID-19 has been lifted. The flights to Saudi Arabia have resumed... Continue Reading →
Al-Hashar Tourism and Travels LLC, one of the most established travel agency in Oman, has selected Amadeus technology to offer its customers a range of new technology-driven solutions. The multi-year partnership with Amadeus will deliver increased productivity, optimized customer service, and time-saving reporting solutions. Muslim Mahmood Mohammad Ahmed, General Manager of Al-Hashar Travel, said: “Our... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Every time we go to our Spanish home, we try and explore a different city and Barcelona, the second-largest art infused city in Spain has been delight for all senses from visiting cultural sites, city attractions, art venues, trying out Catalan dishes and evening tapas experiences as well as taking a cruise... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Manchester has become a common destination for our trips to UK recently as our child goes to university an hour away from this bustling city. It is full of surprises with a diverse range of retail offering, a cutting-edge music scene, historic sites and of course world-class football games. Architecture in this... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam Johannesburg as a tourist destination has much to offer and should certainly be on the itinerary of any visitor to South Africa because of the vibrant culture and many interesting local attractions. My first visit to Johannesburg was on the way to a game farm out of city and looking at the diverse... Continue Reading →
The Republic of San Marino for the second time is showcasing the unique attractions and heritage in the UAE during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The ATM is an ideal platform for the Republic of San Marino officials to communicate and engage with partners, media and sponsors about the deep cultural and economic ties between... Continue Reading →
Malaysia received 397,726 tourists from MENA region in 2019Saudi Arabia top MENA regional market with 121,444 tourists in 201932 Malaysian organisations participating in ATMTwo million international tourist arrivals expected this this year and RM8.6 billion (AED7.5 billion) in tourism receipts expected for 2022 Tourism Malaysia, the promotion board under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts &... Continue Reading →
Namibia Tourism delegates recently ventured into the UAE and introduced the country's key attractions in partnership with Marco Polo Holidays. Led by Hon. Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and Mr. Digu Naobeb, CEO of Namibia Tourism Board, the delegation reinforced the country’s alluring attractions as a must-see tourist destination nestled along the... Continue Reading →
The announcement follows an exceptional bilateral collaboration marked on 01 October 2022, declaring a visa-free route for all UAE nationals visiting Israel.The partnership is part of a wider strategy developed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to attract the UAE as a new market. For the first time around, Israel is now open to all... Continue Reading →
The Malaysian state of Melaka today kicked off a week-long campaign to woo foreign investments in maritime, IT, energy, electric vehicles, tourism and other sectors at the Expo 2020 Dubai with an initial target of RM500 million (US$119 million) in projects. The state is also showcasing its latest and ambitious waterfront economic zone, which it... Continue Reading →
Officials to strengthen tourism cooperation and establish engaging collaborations As the Tourism and hospitality industry recovers, Namibia is looking to showcase the country's unique attractions and heritage with a high-level government and tourism delegation visiting the UAE to communicate and engage with partners, media and agents about the travel opportunities offered by Namibia as well... Continue Reading →
Tourism leaders from the Caribbean nation showcased the islands’ extensive appeal and environmental best practice in conversation with the UAE’s Green Sheikh at EXPO 2020 – including a nationwide ban on plastic A high-level government and tourism delegation from Antigua and Barbuda visited the United Arab Emirates last week as part of a week-long promotional... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam London is always a good idea for a holiday and selecting the right hotel depending on what you want to do in the city. On my top three favourites for hotels in London is The Langham. Creating exceptional guest experiences since it opened as Europe’s first grand hotel in 1865, The Langham,... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam New Zealand is truly breathtaking. From spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forests, volcanic plateaus to miles of coastline with beautiful sandy beaches. It is one of my favourite stopovers on the way home to Fiji Islands. New Zealand has two main islands, the North Island and the South Island and many smaller... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam After my first cruise holidays over a decade ago when I set sail with Royal Caribbean from Barcelona for a week exploring different European cities along the way, I was hooked to spending holidays on a ship so getting on the impressive Harmony of the Seas needed no persuasion. As a seasoned... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Located in Northern Italy, there are many reasons to visit San Marino, the oldest Republic and the fifth smallest country in the world and the unique attractions include quaint medieval streets, friendly people, fresh wholesome food and picturesque surroundings. We are lucky in Dubai as we can see a piece of San... Continue Reading →
The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai today celebrates Malaysia Day by paying tribute to the nation’s achievements and progress across key sectors including economic, social, cultural, science and technology, at the honour day accorded by Expo 2020 Dubai to participating countries. It is also the 100-day milestone of Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2020 Dubai,... Continue Reading →
Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) and Generative Gallery is excited to bring a multi-dimensional art display that represents the imaginary world to Dubai's gallery space. For the first time in Dubai, ToDA and Generative Gallery is presenting a unique immersive and non-fungible token (NFT) experience with seven international modern artists at .dreams exhibition, held at... Continue Reading →
The Malaysia Pavilion has placed special emphasis on Malaysia’s sustainable agricommodities at Expo 2020 Dubai. This will be achieved through two trade and business week programmes focussed on the sector as well as its permanent exhibit hall on “Sustainable Agricommodities.” The food-based Sustainable Agricommodities Week will be held from 6th to 12th February 2022 at... Continue Reading →
This week, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) through its agency Tourism Malaysia is taking over the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) between 26th December 2021 until 31st December 2021. Promoting Malaysia as the next Top of the Mind Ecotourism Destination in the World, the Ecotourism Week... Continue Reading →
The French Tourism Development Agency welcomed for the first time in the Middle East a selection of French Palaces. Atout France, the French tourism development agency and the 31 French Palaces have teamed up for the first time in the Middle East to promote the destination's excellence in hospitality with a prestigious event dedicated to... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam Switzerland is always a good idea as there are so many destinations within the country that have different attractions and vibes. One such place is Laax, a family-friendly haven dedicated to alpine adventures but offering more than just skiing. The area comprises the village of Laax, together with Salums, Cons, Laax Murschetg, and... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam In search of the perfect summer holiday destination while being homesick and not being able to go to Fiji, Izmir came up in my emails coincidentally from a dear friend who suggested a few days on the Aegean shores surrounded by sea that comes in every shade of blue would make me feel... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam One of my most memorable travel destinations recently was to Slovenia with Turkish Airlines. The first stop was at a lake town called Bled, a popular tourist destination in Slovenia known for its emerald green lake, a wonderful restaurant on top of a mountain with picturesque views and a medieval castle. On arrival,... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam Budapest is a must stop when exploring Europe. Venturing into Budapest proved to be an adventure, going into areas not discovered in the first trip but like many return visitors, we were drawn once again into doing everything done before and more. The Danube cruise is magical and the view of the city... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam All roads lead to Milan - no matter which industry I write for, somehow, I end up in Milan each year. As Italy’s city of the future, it is a fast-paced metropolis where creativity is big business and looking good is an art form with fashion, food, art and architecture being pillars of... Continue Reading →
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