Middle East Travel News

The region reported a 3.4-percent increase in occupancy to 65.7 percent, a 0.7-percent increase in average daily rate to US$171.29 and a 4.0-percent increase in revenue per available room to US$112.46. The Middle East/Africa region reported positive performance results during April 2013 when reported in U.S. dollars, according to data compiled by ... (more)

DOHA: The Mall of Qatar is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2015, developer UrbaCon Trading & Contracting announced yesterday.

The International Festivals and Events Association , the world's leading events trade association, has crowned Dubai as 'IFEA World Festival and Event City 2012' in the cities category with a population of more than one million.

When the days become longer and the nights become warmer, it is time for you to 'Live it Up' this summer, in the city of dreams.

Rami El-Zogheir, general manager of Hebron's Golf & Horse Footwear, says he's ready to expand into other Arab markets.

A hotel that bills itself as the world's most luxurious is giving guests the ultimate in over-the-top amenities: A 24-carat gold iPad at check in.

The last time Los Angeles-based comedian Wayne Federman performed in Israel 10 years ago, it was the aftermath of the Second Intifada.

In Saudi Arabia, the public practice of any religion other than Islam is prohibited, and the government enforced restrictions on religious freedom.

Looking to meet the growing demand, Najd Rent-a-Car, one of the UAE's leading automotive rental providers and a member of the Al Basel Group of Companies, has announced its recent purchase of 50 new luxury vehicles, which includes 10 new Audi A6, A8 and Q7 models, while the remaining 40 new models include BMW 7 Series, Mercedes Benz S Class, the ... (more)

The Iraqi government on Tuesday expressed regret over a recent incident that took place in the Royal Cultural Centre, during an event for the Iraqi Embassy in Amman, where a group of Jordanian lawyers where attacked by embassy staff.

DOES accusing Israel of apartheid reduce the history of South African blacks and demonise Israel? Yes, says The Rev.

Ramada Downtown Dubai, located in Dubai's most prestigious and vibrant district, presented an award to Middle East Hotels Booking.com as the hotel's top Online Travel Agent for 2012, during the Arabian Travel Market.

DOHA: Doha Municipality has announced a major crackdown against car owners who put stickers on their vehicles saying they are for sale.

For more than 1,500 years, trade flourished between Europe and Asia via the "Silk Road," the overland route from Constantinople to India and China, bringing silk, spices and other trade goods.

DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority is participating in the eleventh edition of IMEX, the world's leading gathering of experts in incentive travel, exhibitions and events, which opens today in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fundamentally Freund: One Israeli I know who defines himself as secular told me that he had to work long and hard to convince his fiance to get married by a rabbi here in Israel.

Ahli United Bank is rapidly expanding Point of Sale Acquiring in Bahrain with state of the art systems and terminals and innovative features to meet the growing needs and expectations of retail chains, hospitality, travel, telecom, utility services, commercial establishments and other sectors.

New horizons: A specialised consultant is currently conducting a study on transferring commercial activities including container and general cargo handling at Sultan Qaboos Port to Sohar Port.

Senator Rand Paul said that the diplomatic facilities in Libya should be under the guard of military command rather than relying on local militia for security, and compared the "war-torn country" to Iraq.

Iran's internet is being stifled in the lead up to the national elections. This is the screen that appears when Iranian internet users try to visit websites blocked by the government.