Rihlat Travel News | Middle East

As cruise season kicks off in the Middle East, all eyes are on AROYA CRUISES as she gears up for her much-anticipated maiden voyage come 16 December. To help prepare agents and travellers for what we know will be an incredible and revolutionary cruise experience, Executive Director of Marketing at Cruise Saudi, Turky Kari, shared some exclusive insights with us, along with his top tips for cruise-goers, new and seasoned. Salman Al-Khalawi Firas Abualula Mariam AlJeilani Sanz #cruise #Arabian #SaudiArabia #luxury #travel #RedSea #LaunchingSoon

Time-strapped? We've got you covered! Our weekly travel round-ups hit your inbox every Wednesday and Saturday, keeping you in the know, while you're on the go. ✔️👊 Here's what you may have missed this week: 👉 Aviation https://lnkd.in/ghS6xts2 👉 Destinations https://lnkd.in/gHYssAt3 👉 Hotels https://lnkd.in/gSfuPErQ 👉 Cruise https://lnkd.in/gPwv37Bc #travel #tourism #news #updates #stayinformed #keepup #knowledgeispower #MiddleEast #MENA #aviation #cruise #hotels

Luxury is reborn in history at Diriyah. As the city transforms into a world-class destination that blends its storied past with modern luxury and immersive cultural experiences, Chief Marketing Officer at Diriyah Company l شركة الدرعية, Kiran Jay Haslam, shared some exclusive insights with us on not only the importance of the 'City of Earth' and its timeless appeal, but also how we can all connect with the soul of Saudi Arabia. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCFb_2nW #SaudiArabia #luxury #travel #CityOfEarth #Culture #heritage #WhereItAllBegan #FirstState #Diriyah #KSA

WOW!! 🤩 Huge congratulations to Turkish Airlines for being recognised by Guinness World Records for connecting the most countries from one airport. That is truly impressive! 👏 What a commitment. What an achievement. Just incredible. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7yYv6tQ #recordbreaking #airline #aviation #travel #future #accessibility #connections #GuinnessWorldRecord #TurkishAirlines

Once overlooked. Now unstoppable! Why is the Middle East skyrocketing to the top of every traveller’s bucket list? Let’s take a look 👉 https://tinyurl.com/RTNWEF World Economic Forum, Lighthouse #Technology #AI #travel #tourism #MiddleEast #GCC #future #influence #growth

The inaugural International MICE Summit, held recently in Riyadh, left no stone unturned as global experts gathered to examine and discuss pretty much every aspect shaping the rapid growth of the MICE industry. Here's what you may have missed 👉 https://lnkd.in/gd-K_KH4 UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AND CONVENTION ASSOCIATION (ICCA), Fahd Al-Rasheed, Soudah Development , Qiddiya | القدية Eye Of Riyadh, Saudi Exhibition and Conferences Association (SECA), Tahaluf, Oak View Group, ALTANFEETHI, Richard Attias & Associates #IMS24 #MICE #future #growth #upskill #sustainability #technology #futureproof #education #knowledgeispower #GCC #MiddleEast #SaudiVision2030 #Meetings #incentives #conferences #events

Bye-bye guesswork! Skyscanner is taking advertising to the next level with their revolutionary Ads Platform so advertisers can i) target with precision, and ii) optimize with ease. And all in real time! This is game-changing. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/RTNSAP #travel #digital #advertising #AI #technology #future

International travel is well and truly back and the industry about to hit pre-pandemic levels, with the Middle East flagged as a major contributor to tourism recovery. Go MENA! 💪 There are, however, some challenges ahead. What are they and what can operators do to tackle them? UN Tourism, Natalia Bayona, 365 Adventures, Meraj Yahya Qurieshi #travel #tourism #MiddleEast #MENA #thriving

AI + Blockchain = a more secure future in travel. Here's why... #AI #blockchain #technology #travel #security #antifraud #futureproof #efficiency #digital SITA, Solartrip, TUI, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines

Given the evolution of luxury and with the Middle East leading the way, it seems that the once highly regarded 5-star hotel rating system is outdated. Would you agree? Cavendish Maxwell, Gergely Bálint I MRICS #luxury #travel #MiddleEast #tourism #evolution #hotel #rating