Cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of the sector

Even after the colossal challenges the pandemic brought to the travel industry, the economic benefit of tourism to cities remains strong. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh. Sponsored by Visa, the report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism … Read more

Ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha are now open exclusively to VIP delegations

Raffles & Fairmont make debut in Qatar. The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha – which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar – are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 guests and the VIP delegation. The dual-branded five-star properties, … Read more

Investment destinations: Les Vagues Residences by Elie Saab – one of the most premium residential address in Qatar

Les Vagues by Elie Saab, with views of the sea and the marina, are considered as one of the most premium residential address in Qatar. Les Vagues by ELIE SAAB, valued at 1 billion Qatari Riyal, sets new standards of luxury living in Doha with an architectural design that enhances the appeal of seafront living. … Read more

World’s most exclusive VIP afterparty announces ultra-luxe pop up events for FIFA World Cup 2022

After more than 20 years as the world’s most exclusive VIP afterparty at key Formula 1 destinations around the world (including Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi), Amber Lounge is venturing beyond the Grand Prix circuit for the very first time with its inaugural ultra-luxe pop up party in Doha, Qatar, where the FIFA World Cup … Read more

Flight bookings suggest a hot summer ahead for key destinations across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas

The World Travel & Tourism Council reveals massive increase in global international inbound travel. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, forecast a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off. The booking bounce back was revealed at WTTC’s prestigious 21st Global Summit, taking place this year … Read more

Al Rihla, the new official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is getting faster

The new official match ball of the Fifa World Cup 2022 travels faster in flight than any other World Cup ball. Adidas reveals ‘Al Rihla’, the new official match ball of the Fifa World Cup 2022. The 14th successive ball Adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup™ travels faster in flight than any other … Read more