Dubai: A new travel trend is quietly reshaping how families across the GCC approach the season: “soft summering.” This movement, centered on slower rhythms and meaningful togetherness, is gaining momentum, mirroring a broader shift in what travelers value most. According to Hilton’s official 2025 Travel Trends report, nearly half (45%) of UAE residents now prioritize […]
musafir.com unveils top consumer travel trends shaping travel preferences of the UAE travellers in 2025. Adventure Travel, Wellness Retreats, Culture Tourism and Seacations on the rise. Dubai: musafir.com, the UAE’s leading online travel agency, has unveiled key consumer travel trends for 2025 that are poised to shape the local travel and tourism landscape. These insights […]
musafir.com Unveils that Bleisure Travel on the rise: Dubai, Paris, and Sydney top the list for bleisure extensions. musafirbiz anticipates a 23% increase in bleisure bookings for H1 2025 Dubai: The corporate travel landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as businesses embrace hybrid work models, digital innovations, and sustainability-focused practices. musafirbiz, the corporate travel division of […]
The Make-A-Wish Foundation recently announced that from January to September this year, it has granted travel wishes to 26 children. This initiative is part of its humanitarian strategy aimed at bringing joy to sick children and their families, enhancing hope and happiness in their lives. Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, highlighted the profound […]
Global travel app Skyscanner shares the latest trends shaping industry and traveller behaviour insights in its Travel Trends 2025 report. While last year was all about cultural exploration, 2025 will build on this as the year of truly shared travel experiences, highlighting the power of collective exploration and discovery. Built using Skyscanner’s proprietary search data, […]
Abu Dhabi: EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, is the ‘Official Travel Partner’ for the prestigious IIFA Festival 2024. Through this association, EaseMyTrip extends an opportunity to its customers to attend the much-anticipated star-studded event in the Indian entertainment industry. In celebration of this partnership, EaseMyTrip is offering an exclusive opportunity for […]
DUBAI: Emirates is experiencing a busy period for its Unaccompanied Minors Service as many children return to Dubai from summer vacations to start the school year. This week alone, Emirates will assist over 900 children flying alone with their family-friendly service. Over the past five years, more than 120,000 children have used Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minors […]
Due to a recent far-right rampage in the UK, several countries, including UAE from the Middle East, India and Malaysia from Asia, and Nigeria from Africa, have issued travel warnings. They are concerned about potential further violence from extremists in the coming days. The UAE has warned that travellers might be at risk because of […]
KUWAIT CITY: The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has introduced a new rule requiring Kuwaiti fathers’ approval for expat children to leave the country. This new measure is designed to help prevent problems related to marital disputes. According to the General Administration of Ports – Airport Passports Department, expatriate children now need their father’s written […]
Dubai: Visitors to Dubai on a visit visa must have AED 3,000 in cash, return flight tickets, and proof of accommodation, as per guidelines, especially for “lower-income individuals and first-time visitors”, according to statement by a travel company to agencies. “Under the UAE immigration rules, visitors to Dubai on a visit visa are expected to […]
During the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, emphasized the necessity of regional cooperation to attract major events. He highlighted the potential for collaboration to organize an ‘Arabian tour’ that could entice globally renowned artists like Taylor Swift. Hamidaddin also discussed the forthcoming “unified GCC visa,” a travel permit […]
