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Where in the Middle East is safe to travel? See the full Smartraveller list here

Many in the travel industry will attest that the Middle East holds…

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Emirates leading the charge with sustainable aviation fuel

Experimenting with new jet fuel compounds sounds like an interesting line of…

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Bunnik Tours announces return to international touring program with new campaign

The tour operator’s joint CEOs, Dennis and Sacha Bunnik, are even planning…

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Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts

Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating…

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Wendy Wu Tours expands to the Middle East

And today's reason for why we wish international borders would hurry up…

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Travellers returning to middle east hot spots

G Adventures has reported huge growth in trips to Egypt and Jordan,…

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Emirates trials luggage pick-up from your front door

Emirates is trialling a home pick-up for your luggage when flying with…

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Airspace “illegally blocked”: Qatar Airways CEO

Qatar Airways' boss says the block on airspace is "illegal", which is…

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How Qatar Airways can stay in the air

It's dire straits for Qatar Airways this week as a widespread ban…

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Qatar Airways responds to travel ban

Qatar Airways claims it's business as usual, amid rumours the CEO has…

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What the Qatar ban means for travellers

Qatar Airways appears to be up a certain creek that rhymes with…

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What the Qatar ban means for tourism

Qatar Airways appears to be up a certain creek that rhymes with…

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Middle East and North Africa attracts elite male travellers

Affluent, organized and loyal male travellers head to Middle East and North…

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Middle Eastern MICE giants merge

Arabian Adventures Meetings, Incentives and Events and Gulf Ventures Events have joined…

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Tourism Portfolio, Arabian Explorers form new partnership

Tourism Portfolio has been appointed as the exclusive Australasian sales and marketing…

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Can Santa Claus breathe underwater? Let's hope so

He's at ease flying through the skies, but what happened when everyone’s…

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DMS expands Pacific World partnership

DMS has added Pacific World Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman to its…

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Qatar Airways jets into Adelaide

Qatar Airways will start direct flights from the Middle East to Adelaide…

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Emirates steals longest flight title

The Middle East's biggest airline will soon be operating the world's longest…

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Emirates says US dispute won’t end badly

Emirates says the dispute between US and Gulf carriers won't "end in…

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Emirates takes on world’s top brands

Emirates has seen its brand value grow for a fourth consecutive year…

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Royal Brunei enticing travellers to pack their bags

Royal Brunei Airlines has released a massive sale, offering travellers discounted return…

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Cosmos taps into Middle East aviation growth

Cosmos has flagged plans to introduce an escorted tour of Oman and…

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Camel flu warning for travellers to Middle East

Travellers to the Middle East could be at risk from a potentially…

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Governments told to learn from Middle East attitude

The Middle East has been highlighted as a great success story for…

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Jordan seeks to reassure trade partners

Jordan Tourism Board has issued a plea to its industry partners around…

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Webjet launches Lots of Hotels in Middle East

Webjet's Dubai-based business to business hotel aggregation platform, Lots of Hotels, has…

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