Cruise Saudi, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, is establishing Aroya Cruises. The name Aroya is derived from the two words “Arabian” and “roya,” which mean “vision” or “dream,” respectively. Supporting Cruise Saudi’s aims of hosting 1.3 million cruise travellers by 2035 and generating 50,000 jobs directly and indirectly, the…
Alipay and Mastercard offer international travellers ways to make cashless payments in China
With the resumption of travel and tourism to China in full swing, Mastercard and Alipay, China’s digital open platform under Ant Group, announced the launch of a new payments option that provides international arrivals to China with another simple and secure way to go cashless when visiting the country. Expanding on a partnership established in…
Collinson partners with Singapore Airlines to offer passengers Airport Lounge Access
Collinson, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to offer Lounge Pass to SIA’s customers. This partnership, effective immediately, allows SIA passengers to pre-book airport lounge access for both the outbound and inbound legs of their journeys. All travellers flying with Singapore Airlines and their…
These Are The Top 3 Off Path Alternatives To Dubai That Offer World Class Luxury
There’s no doubt that Dubai is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. In fact, the city won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for the second time in a row this year. But with overwhelming crowds of over 14 million visitors per year and ever-rising prices topping the global daily tourist spend charts,…
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Emirates Skywards enhance partnership to offer members more travel rewards
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Emirates Skywards to launch a limited time offer allowing IHG One Rewards and Emirates Skywards members to earn triple Skywards Miles when booking a stay at any IHG Hotels & Resorts property worldwide*. This limited time offer allows guests to earn 2 Miles per $1 USD or local currency equivalent paid…
These 5 Airlines Now Offer Free WiFi On Most Flights
Which airlines offer free WiFi on flights, and how can you get it? Free WiFi on airplanes is still not very common, but there are a handful of airlines around the world that offer it — including one major airline that just announced free WiFi for all passengers. In the United States, only two airlines…
These 3 European Countries Offer The Best Spa And Wellness Getaways
Wellness tourism is one of the fastest-growing trends in travel. Restorative travel experiences were on the rise before the pandemic; now, in a uniquely health-focused environment, they’ve come back stronger than ever before. Most of today’s travelers are looking to spend more time and money on trips that benefit their well-being. They’re after rejuvenation, prevention, and…
EEG partners with Farnek to offer carbon footprint assessment
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), has partnered with leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, to offer organisations an opportunity to have their own carbon footprint assessed. With both parties having the same common commitment to sustainability as well as supporting other organisations, Farnek has made its innovative calculation tool CarbonTek, which was…
These 2 Airlines Offer Free Hotels On Stopovers
Travel is in the midst of a major comeback, but prices are exceeding pre-pandemic levels in many places. With inflation being a constant issue while the travel industry is trying to get back on its feet, booking vacations has bruised some bank accounts. For some, it might be worth looking into how to stretch a…
These Are The Top 7 Destinations In Europe That Offer All-Inclusive Resorts
Traveling with the family or a large group this summer can be costly. With rising gas prices and inflation, buying a plane ticket for more than four people can cost an arm and a leg. That’s why it’s best to look into all-inclusive hotels this summer. If you’re unfamiliar with the all-inclusive concept, it’s a…
