In an effort to improve its environmental performance and promote sustainable flying, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), has been investing in a variety of sustainability projects and new environmentally friendly initiatives that aims at minimizing emissions and promoting the future of sustainable flying. Green Points Program: SAUDIA was first in the world to implement Green Points, a…
These Are The 7 Most Popular International Destinations For American Travelers
American travelers haven’t quite wrapped up the summer 2023 season, but already have eyes on 2024. As summer turns to fall, we tend to find places to jet off to with crisp air and gorgeous colors. However, a poll conducted by OnePoll for YMT Vacations revealed the top destinations in Americans’ travel plans for next…
DXB welcomed 41.6 million guests in the first six months of 2023
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international hub, welcomed 41.6 million guests in the first six months of 2023, over 100% compared to H1 2019. DXB registered a robust performance throughout the second quarter, during which passenger traffic surged by 42.7% year on year to reach 20.3m. May was the busiest month during Q2 with…
Hydra: The Greek island of calm where cars are banned and time stands still
Hydra is at first glance no different from its neighbors. Like other islands in the Aegean Sea, it has white-washed streets, fragrant jasmine-filled air and breathtaking vistas of the shimmering blue waters around it. What sets Hydra apart is its favored mode of transportation. Locals have resisted the clamor of honking horns, instead embracing the…
3 Common Travel Hacks That Don’t Actually Work
Planning a trip soon? Don’t pay attention to these common travel hacks that aren’t actually true — here’s what you should do instead. There’s a lot of bad advice on the Internet when it comes to travel. Certain travel “hacks” are repeated over and over on social media, despite the fact that they don’t actually…
Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Al Masaood Automobiles renew partnership agreement
Al Masaood Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership; a partnership that will continue to see the two organizations work together to support major sporting events and activities hosted in the nation’s capital. The partnership,…
Experiential travel replaces conventional motivations for travel
Mabrian Technologies, the leading company in Travel Intelligence and sentiment analysis, reveals the evolution of travellers’ behaviour and motivations from 2019 until now. Since 2023 is definitively the back to normal year for tourism globally, Mabrian wanted to check if the travel behavioural changes detected after the pandemic will remain the same, or if actually they will switch…
These Are The 30 European Countries Americans Will Need A Travel Pass To Visit
Do your 2024 travel plans include visiting La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona or a gondola ride in Venice? If so, you’re going to have to plan on applying for a travel pass beforehand. And, no, we’re not talking about the tourist tax to enter Venetian city limits or Spain’s Sustainable Tourist Tax. We’re talking about…
Pacific Travel Partners acquires assets from Vantage Travel
Earlier this week Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora Expeditions acquired the assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel which had been placed under the jurisdiction of the court through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Pacific Travel Partners did not acquire the Vantage Deluxe Travel business or company or agree to employ former management but did agree…
This Country Is One Of The Cheapest Fall Destinations To Visit This Year
Now that the peak season is almost behind us and the summer crowds seem to be dispersing, travelers are turning their focus to fall destinations. Sunny vacations are still a priority, but where should they go when the weather begins cooling? Believe it or not, East is the answer: this inspiring country is one of…