On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated on May 22, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) launched a capacity building programme dedicated to sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection in Western and Central African countries.

Saudia Airlines achieved a new single month record in April when 2,906,070 passengers travelled on board its aircrafts, confirming the carrier’s consistent growth.

Aiming to improve its loyalty offerings, Oman Air has recently signed a partnership agreement with Kaligo Travel Solutions to enable Sindbad membership holders to earn up to 15 miles for every USD1 spent on hotel bookings through Kaligo Travel Solutions’ website.

Following a meeting between Amadeus IT Group and Al Tayyar Travel Group (ATTG), at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, the parties have signed a new partnership agreement.

At Air Cargo Europe 2017, currently in motion in Munich until May 12, Oman Air Cargo is highlighting its special valuable cargo product Secure Vault.

ALI OZBAY has been named as the new cluster director for marketing and communications for Rixos Hotels in the UAE.

"It is extremely vital that hotels in Ajman recognise the importance of our commitment to mother earth and pursue progress without compromising the fundamental needs of our future generations.

Receiving the award for Rising Star Destination acknowledges the progress we have made and is testament to our status as an emirate with a thriving tourism sector in the UAE.

Peter Baumgartner, CEO, Etihad Airways, and Mohammad Al Bulooki, executive vice president, commercial, Etihad Airways joined Scott Fancher, senior vice president, Boeing, at the integrated seawater and agriculture system facility within Masdar City to check on the biofuel project's progress.

Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH) recently held a discussion on the strategic plans for Souk Okaz, to further build on the past 10 years achievements.