Middle East

What it’s like to holiday in Dubai now

Elegant Resorts managing director Lisa Fitzell headed off to Dubai for a break after a challenging year and to see what it’s like on the ground in Dubai, which has been a hit since getting air corridor status with the UK

Qatar Airways restarts flights to Gatwick

Gatwick connection to Middle East hub is re-established

A&K launches itineraries with newcomer Tradewind Voyages

The ship launches in May and the luxury operator will offer several tailor-made trip options around its sailings

Sri Lanka and Israel added to travel corridor list

First African travel corridors also confirmed, while no countries have this week been removed from the list

Etihad and El Al to explore closer working relationship

Codeshare, greater commercial cooperation and loyalty scheme reciprocity among features of new virtual memorandum of understanding

Emirates increases frequencies following UK-UAE air corridor agreement

Emirates confirms bigger aircraft and more frequencies for UK flights

Advantage: Agents can thrive as world begins to reopen

Expertise of local travel agent ’more valuable than ever’ says consortium as new destinations added to travel corridor list

If Only expects corridor to create spike in Dubai bookings

Luxury operator says winter-sun sales to Gulf should be boosted by UK government announcement

Emirates ready to up UK flights to Dubai after travel corridor boost

Carrier says UK government’s decision to add UAE to travel corridor list recognises country’s efforts to contain the Covid pandemic

Gold Medal vows to help agents maximise 'Dubai December'

MD Lisa McAuley hails government’s decision to add UAE to travel corridor list

UAE added to travel corridor list, but Greece removed

Arrivals from UAE will no longer have to self-isolate for 14 days starting 4am on Saturday (14 November)

Emirates boss: 'We can distribute Covid vaccine to the world'

Dubai can be global distribution centre for vaccine, says Sir Tim Clark

Qatar Airways hints at direct sales push with fares revamp

Qatar Airways to offer some ancillary products only for direct sales

Escorted touring specialist ceases trading

Country Down-based Strandtown Travel traded as Acetours

Israel to start the 'gradual' reopening of tourism

Country plans to reopen Eilat and the Dead Sea to domestic market

Atlantis, The Palm to cover Covid-19 test costs for UK guests

The Dubai resort is aiming to entice UK travellers to visit by matching the cost of a mandatory PCR test with in-resort credit

Ras Al Khaimah to offer free Covid tests

Emirate makes testing move to create “added element of safety” for guests and staff

Etihad Airways' journey towards zero emissions

Etihad Airways is leading the way to sustainable air travel with a number of initiatives designed to protect the future of the environment across its large network of international flights

Qatar Airways reveals ‘honest’ schedule of winter flights

Doha-based airline will also continue to offer flexible booking options

Qatar Airways boosts Manchester-Doha service

Additional three flights a week to Gulf hub from 15 October

Wendy Wu launches safety pledge and boosts long-haul product

The operator is claiming to offer “the most thorough and comprehensive" safety programme for holidaymakers going long-haul from the UK

Etihad Airways Masterclass

This Facebook Live with Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi covers Covid-19 health and safety protocol, travel information, trends and selling tips for agents.

Etihad now offering Covid cover to all passengers

Etihad confirms partnership with AXA to offer coronavirus cover

Etihad Airways launches wellness programme for traveller safety, hygiene and confidence

Etihad Airways continues to offer its high levels of service while introducing new initiatives to improve traveller wellness and consumer confidence