Tweet Emirates Skywards has amended its loyalty programme to allow family members to pool up to 100% of their rewards earned on Emirates. The airline said the introduction of the new ‘My Family’ programme would allow members to redeem rewards … Continue reading →
TweetThe “Destination for Muslims” initiative — launched as part of the Vision 2030 unveiled last year by Saudi Arabia — targets Umrah visitors, Muslim traders, state guests from other Muslim countries to visit other sites in the country outside the … Continue reading →
TweetIsrael makes plans to resurrect a once busy train line linking the heartland of the Arabian peninsula to the port of Haifa on the Mediterranean. [Reuters/Ronen Zvulun] An ambitious Israeli cabinet minister, a thrusting Saudi crown prince, a son-in-law of … Continue reading →
Tweet In October 2018, Esplora will run their first cultural tour to Iran. We are delighted to intoriduce this new arrival to our portfolio as we see it as a logical extension of our already popular tours to Armenia, Georgia … Continue reading →
Tweet Explore the “Once Forbidden Lands” of Central Asia & Iran (Seattle, WA) — The countries of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran are woven together like the burnished threads of a fine Persian carpet. From earliest recorded history, these lands have … Continue reading →
TweetAmerican Airlines is ditching codeshare agreements with Gulf carriers Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. AA has decided to cut ties with the carriers over its opposition to unfair government subsidies it claims Etihad, Qatar Air and Emirates receive. The Gulf … Continue reading →
TweetThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added the historical texture of Yazd in central Iran to its list of world heritage sites. The World Heritage Committee registered the site as a world heritage during its 41st … Continue reading →
TweetThis postwas originally published on this site eTurboNews – The victims were not only Etihad, Emirates, Qatar, Airways, Saudia, Egypt Air, but passengers flying on 180 airlines and 280 airports. Passengers on direct flights or transiting through certain airports or … Continue reading →
TweetTEHRAN – Iran’s Mahan Air and Zagros Airlineshave recently launched new direct flights to Spain and Russiarespectively in a bid to accelerate the pace of tourism growth in the country. Tehran–Barcelona direct flights launched Mahan Air started flying nonstop from … Continue reading →
TweetIran’s President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated a rail link between Tehran and Hamedan – a crucial project which connects the east with the west once fully developed. (Photo by IRNA) Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated a crucial link to … Continue reading →
Tweet At the PNB Perdana Hotel, the Quran is standard operating procedure. Just steps away from the iconic Petronas Towers in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, it’s the first hotel in Malaysia to be halal certified. Halal means permissible … Continue reading →
Tweet Egypt – with its economy hard hit by a major fall off in tourism – is using the “Arabian Travel Market”: http://arabiantravelmarket.wtm.com/ in Dubai to encourage more people from the Middle East to holiday there. Visitor numbers are around … Continue reading →
TweetEmirates Launches Early Bird Summer Fare Sale for Travel from All 12 U.S. Gateways to Dubai, Athens, Milan and Beyond Book a Summer Getaway with Special Fares in Economy Class and Business Class Dubai, UAE, –Today, Emirates kicked-off an … Continue reading →
Tweet The photo shows the archeological site found following a sandstorm in Fahraj, Kerman province, southeastern Iran, on April 5, 2017. (Photos by Mehr News Agency) A tremendous sandstorm that swept across part of Iran’s southeastern province of Kerman led … Continue reading →
Tweet British Airways relaunches flights to Tehrantoday, four years after the last direct service from the UK took off, and around a year after the UK embassy reopened its doors in the Iranian capital. Both moves are beating a more accessible path … Continue reading →
TweetWhile Emirates started a device handling service for flights affected by the electronics ban, fellow UAE carrier Etihad has gone a step further by offering free onboard iPads and Wi-Fi. Aiming to attract more lucrative business travelers, Etihad will offer … Continue reading →
Tweet Secret Compass’s new website features 12 brand new expedition destinations for 2017 alongside classic locations from Afghanistan to Panama’s Darien Gap. With 30 expedition teams now open for applications, more adventure travellers than ever can achieve the extraordinary in … Continue reading →
TweetOn this new 12-day “Iran Unveiled” tour, guests will explore Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan with an experienced MIR Corporation guide. Browse the unequaled bazaars, connect with locals, admire the Crown Jewels, discover six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visit the … Continue reading →
Tweet A Women’s Odyssey through Persia, we added a second departure, September 3-18, 2017. The first departure, April 20 – May 5, 2017, sold out quickly, and we anticipate the same will be true for the September departure. If you are … Continue reading →
TweetCOX & KINGS SUGGESTS WHERE MIGHT BE ‘IN’ NEXT YEAR Established in 1758, Cox & Kings has been making predictions about travel longer than most. With the end of the year in sight, this is the time for planning travels … Continue reading →
