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      Hong Kong is on a mission to upgrade its travel offerings for Muslim tourists. Photo: Hong Kong Tourist Board
      Hong Kong attracts halal tourists, Maldives targets solo travellers

      The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

      TravelMay 13, 2024
      A rendering of an overwater villa at the luxury Hawar Resort by Mantis in Bahrain. Accor
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      Luxury eco-retreat opening on Bahrain's Hawar Island in September

      Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island will feature overwater villas and a Bear Grylls adventure programme to help guests get closer to nature

      TravelMay 11, 2024
      Emirates was among the winners at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards and the World Travel Awards. Photo: Emirates
      Emirates and Etihad soar to success at Middle East travel awards

      Dubai airline is named best in the world, while the UAE's national carrier is commended for its cabin crew

      TravelMay 10, 2024
      Ajman is popular for its coast and mangroves, with tourists also able to find cheaper accommodation than elsewhere in the country. Photo: Unsplash
      UAE's smallest emirate has big plans, says director of Ajman Tourism

      Authorities report a 29 per cent increase in tourist numbers as Ajman lays plans to become a cultural hub

      TravelMay 09, 2024
      Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark will open in 2025. Photo: Hyatt
      Grand Hyatt Dubai to get its own water park in 2025

      Covering 20,000 sq metres, the attraction will have 15 slides and rides

      TravelMay 08, 2024
      Rijal Almaa, in Saudi Arabia's Aseer, has been listed by Unesco as one of the world’s best tourism villages. Photo: STA
      Saudi tourism chief says travel demand at record high

      Kingdom is celebrating a record quarter with more than three million international visitors each month in 2024

      TravelMay 07, 2024
      Emirates has revealed the nine destinations for its new A350 fleet. Photo: Emirates
      All the latest travel news from Dubai's Arabian Travel Market

      The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

      TravelMay 06, 2024
      Banyan Tree Dubai is well located for visitors wanting to escape the city hustle while staying close to the action. Photo: Banyan Tree Dubai
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      Hotel of the week: Serenity and sophistication at a blissful retreat

      Serenity and sophistication with a host of creative dining options have revitalised this waterfront destination

      TravelMay 03, 2024
      Club Med is the original creator of the all-inclusive concept, with outposts around the world such as in Lijiang, China. Photo: Club Med
      Ultra-luxury all-inclusive Club Med Resort to open in Musandam

      Middle East's first hotel from inventors of the all-inclusive concept is headed for the tiny Omani exclave

      TravelMay 02, 2024
      At Dubai International Airport, nine inbound flights and four outbound flights were cancelled overnight. The National
      Flight disruption at Dubai airport as rain falls across UAE

      Emirates cancelled flights to several destinations including Istanbul, Nairobi, Cairo, Amman, Singapore and Johannesburg

      TravelMay 02, 2024
      Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel is the city's newest five-star escape. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Exclusive first review of Palace Dubai Creek Harbour hotel

      Five-star skyscraper in one of city's newest neighbourhoods is perfect for a serene getaway – with the spa a particular highlight

      TravelMay 01, 2024
      Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands is the world's best beach in 2024. Photo: Sean Pavone
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      Revealed: The 50 best beaches in the world in 2024

      Shorelines in the Philippines, Iceland and UK also make cut, but no Middle Eastern spots

      TravelApril 30, 2024
      Plans have been revealed for Dubai Mangroves, which would be the world's largest coastal regeneration project. Photo: URB
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      Dubai Mangroves: Plans for world’s largest coastal regeneration project revealed

      Stretching 72km from Jebal Ali to Dubai Islands, regenerated coastline would have 100 million mangroves, a botanical museum and beach parks

      LifestyleApril 30, 2024
      Philippines is one of Pinterest's trending summer destinations for 2024. Photo: Unsplash / Alexey Turenkov
      Travel Unpacked: Autism-friendly flights and trending summer trips

      The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

      TravelApril 29, 2024
      Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island's new chief island ambassador. Photo: Yas Island
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      Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island's new chief island officer

      Deadpool star talks to The National as he takes over the promotional role from Jason Momoa

      TravelApril 29, 2024
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