In the vibrant landscape of global tourism, recognition often comes as a validation of excellence, and for Big Bus Tours, this validation was celebrated in grandeur at the World Travel Awards 2024. Held at the prestigious Arabian Travel Market, this event marked a momentous occasion for the renowned sightseeing operator as it clinched two prestigious accolades: the Middle East’s Leading Sightseeing Bus Tour Operator 2024 and Dubai’s Leading Tour Operator 2024.
Abu Dhabi boasts an array of sandy escapes, but there’s one that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Saadiyat Island, a perennial favourite, has once again clinched the coveted title of ‘Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2024 World Travel Awards, reaffirming its status as the ultimate coastal retreat.
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is thrilled to announce Bahrain’s exceptional achievement at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony, where the Kingdom secured two prestigious awards.
Experts shone a spotlight on the Middle East’s travel investment ecosystem at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which concludes today, Thursday 9 May at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until Thursday 9 May. Panellists speaking during the exhibition’s entrepreneurship summit said levels of industry funding are growing in the region but that more needs to be done to support travel startups.
dnata Travel Group brands across the GCC have won eight accolades at the Middle East edition of the 2024 World Travel Awards. Its representatives celebrated the wins during the Arabian Travel Market, at a stand dedicated to the Group’s brands.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club, the loyalty programme of the award-winning airline Qatar Airways, announces its partnership with Cardless, Inc., a San Francisco-based leader in financial technology, to redefine travel rewards on everyday spends for its members in the U.S. with the launch of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Credit Cards.
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has just received recognition by EarthCheck for achieving the second level of the silver seal certification as a “Sustainable Tourist Destination”, having fulfilled, once again, the demanding criteria of standards of this world-leading tourism destination certification entity, accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Gewan Hotels & Resorts (GHR), a subsidiary of Gewan Holding, has announced the addition of three five-star hotels and two hotel apartment complexes to its portfolio.
This announcement was made during the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM), a travel and tourism event in Dubai.
Global hospitality group Millennium Hotels and Resorts has announced that it is all set to open its inaugural five-star property in the Saudi city of Jeddah later this month.
The unveiling of the 252-key Millennium Jeddah hotel, marks a significant expansion of the group’s presence in Saudi Arabia, further solidifying its commitment to the region
The new and enriched program provides access to 270+ Accor and Ennismore hotels and resorts across 11 remarkable luxury and luxury lifestyle brands including Orient Express, Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, SLS, Delano and more. Pascal Visaintainer – Senior Vice President Global Sales Luxury & Lifestyle, Accor talks exclusively to BTN in a video you can find below.