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Arab Americans 'apprehensive' about US admitting Israel to visa waiver programme
From November 30, Israeli citizens will be able to stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa
US
September 27, 2023, 5:35 PM
Half of UAE travellers struggle to switch off while on holiday, study says
New research from Priority Pass finds more than a quarter check their phone at least every 30 minutes
Travel
September 27, 2023, 8:00 AM
Travel Unpacked: Red Sea International opens and the UAE's first direct flight to Penang
The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed
Travel
September 25, 2023, 10:18 AM
Abu Dhabi hotel room rates rise 24 per cent in emirate's tourism drive
UAE capital aims to attract more than 24 million visitors by the end of 2023
Travel and Tourism
September 21, 2023, 11:39 AM
A guide to the top 10 hotels, according to World’s 50 Best
Inaugural list includes properties from 35 cities, including Dubai
Travel
September 20, 2023, 4:01 PM
Bear Grylls Survival Academy is heading to Saudi Arabia
Red Sea Global and Amaala to become the exclusive agent for the world-famous survival and adventure brand
Travel
September 20, 2023, 2:17 PM
Ultra-luxe 14-villa Soneva Secret in the Maldives is now open for bookings
The hotel is located on the remote atoll of Haa Dhaalu and will launch in January
Travel
September 20, 2023, 6:56 AM
Flydubai's 2023 profit to beat last year's levels after busiest summer on record, CEO says
Airline carried four million passengers between June and mid-September, up 30% on the same period last year
Aviation
September 19, 2023, 2:04 PM
Travel Unpacked: A flight with no bags on board and a Sardinian village with free rent
The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed
Travel
September 18, 2023, 8:24 AM
Travel Unpacked: A touching 9/11 tribute and the power of retail tourism
The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed
Travel
September 11, 2023, 8:22 AM
Etihad and Air France-KLM expand codeshare agreement
Air France will start operating daily flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Abu Dhabi from October 29
Aviation
September 07, 2023, 10:19 AM
John Wick-inspired pop-up bar to open in New York
Welcome to The Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience coincides with the launch of a new TV series
Travel
September 06, 2023, 10:13 AM
Travel Unpacked: A new flight-booking tool and the UK’s worst airport
The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed
Travel
September 04, 2023, 10:02 AM
Saudi Arabia's first-quarter tourism revenue more than tripled to $9.9bn
The kingdom hosted about 7.8 million tourists during the first three months of 2023
Travel and Tourism
September 03, 2023, 7:42 AM
UK train strikes cause misery for travellers on last weekend of summer holidays
Services in some parts of England will be brought to a complete standstill
UK
September 01, 2023, 10:01 AM
IATA boss says air traffic control meltdown leaves airlines with £100 million bill
The UK should introduce rules that protect airlines from paying the cost of air traffic control glitches, he said
UK
August 30, 2023, 9:56 AM
UAE airlines advise UK passengers of possible delays
National Air Traffic Service says issue has been fixed but flights may still be affected
Transport
August 28, 2023, 3:04 PM
Travel Unpacked: Riyadh launches sleep pods while Bhutan halves tourism fees
The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed
Travel
August 28, 2023, 2:09 PM
The 13 hottest places on the planet, from Death Valley to Kuwait's Mitribah
Climate change is constantly rewriting records when it comes to the world's literal hot spots, but temperatures routinely soar in these destinations
Travel
August 27, 2023, 7:08 AM
Travel firms call for stronger powers for regulator to fine airlines
Group urges UK government to take 'decisive action on behalf of British holidaymakers'
UK
August 21, 2023, 7:49 AM
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