Middle East

Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, daughter of chief executive Dan Sullivan, has been appointed to the role

Pegasus Airlines adds Muscat and Dammam from Stansted

The Turkish carrier will operate a three times weekly service to the Omani capital, rising to four times weekly next month, and daily services to the Saudi city

Etihad cuts losses in ‘pivotal’ year for airline

Airline records a 22% drop in annual loss as it reduces the rate of capacity growth

Israel, Jordan and Egypt to lobby government for APD relief

The countries’ respective tourist boards in the UK have called on the government to re-zone the countries to cut the cost of travelling there

Emirates launches new daily Stansted-Dubai service

The inaugural flight touched down at the Essex airport on Friday afternoon (June 8)

Survey: Should LGBT travellers visit or boycott homophobic countries?

TTG and Gay Star News are asking LGBT travellers to take our joint survey and help us analyse travel habits of the LGBT community

Jet2holidays to host 2018 conference in Turkey

The tour operator will fly more than 270 of its top performing agent partners out to Antalya for the four-day conference over November 26-29

Carnival seals port deal with Dubai

Carnival to base ships at new Dubai port to attract passengers from India and China

Nobu adds Tel Aviv hotel to list of planned openings

Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open a new hotel and restaurant in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv to be next new Nobu location

The burgeoning lifestyle hotel brand is planning a hotel for the Israeli hot spot

BA can compete with low-cost long-haul, says Cruz

Refitted Gatwick fleet will help BA keep fares low, says boss

Four Britons killed in Saudi Arabia crash

Pilgrims died after their coach collided with petrol tanker

Thomas Cook report reveals boost in Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia sales

British sun-seekers are flocking back to previously “off the map” destinations this summer, according to Cook

Cultural riches: museums of the Middle East

The opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi has brought the Middle East’s cultural side into sharp focus. Andrew Doherty rounds up museums to recommend to clients visiting the region.

Kerzner plans new One&Only property in Dubai

One&Only confirms its first-ever city development inside the emirate’s new iconic two-tower development, One Za’abeel

Egypt is ready for the return

Following well-documented turmoil in the country, Egyptian tourism is heating up again

Atlantis the Palm masterclass

Airlines warned over Syria missile attacks

European safety body issues alert over potential US airstrikes

Discover Qatar’s top four attractions

From shopping in souqs to desert safaris and boat trips, these are Qatar’s most sought-after activities

Tui's summer 2019 programme boosts Turkey, Greece and Croatia offering

Tui will add 720,000 seats, with a significant boost for regional airports, 40 new routes and 16 new resorts

UK could lift Sharm flight ban if Russia reconsiders stance

Russia recently resumed flights to Cairo - and were it to lift its ban on Sharm, this could force a rethink in the UK

Egypt to champion Hurghada while Sharm flight ban continues

The country’s tourist board has said Hurghada can step up and ’replace’ Sharm El Sheikh in the UK

Muscat airport opens new terminal building

Air passengers arriving in Oman’s capital now experiencing new terminal facility

Celebrity Cruises adds more 'adrenaline-charged' Ben Fogle excursions

Eleven new experiences, designed by the TV presenter, are now on sale