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Just Back From Dubai    dubai.jpg   By:   Meagan Drillinger

Dubai is an ever-changing city smack dab in the middle of the desert. View


masada, israel

June 7, 2013 | News | By Newswire

The relationship forged with IsramWorld and Tzell has enabled both companies to grow. more >>


The soon-to-be Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa

May 30, 2013 | News | By Newswire

Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts recently announced that it has purchased from Dubai-based Kingdom Hotel Investments the 181-key Mövenpick... more >>


israel

May 20, 2013 | News | By Newswire

New print campaign will depict a series of the country's most popular tourist destinations. more >>


israel tourism campaign

May 8, 2013 | News | By Adam Leposa

Israel is rolling out a new series of initiatives aimed at boosting tourism from North America. We spoke with Haim Gutin, consul and tourism... more >>


Mediterranean sea

May 7, 2013 | News | By Newswire

The Mediterranean touring company is updating their website to provide more details on packages and customization, plus a more user-friendly... more >>


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April 30, 2013 | News

Departures begin in November 2013 and run until April 2014, and include trips to Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Alps and Central Europe, Morocco,... more >>



Jordan

May 31, 2013 | Deal

Tours Specialists of Florida is offering three FAM trips in June, July and August 2013, in celebration of the company's 50 years in the business. more >>


Maiden's Tower of Istanbul, Turkey

April 3, 2013 | Deal

The ten-day trips depart on May 31, June 14, and June 28, and visit Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus,... more >>


Israel

February 14, 2011 | Deal

Get in on this last minute deal to Israel, starting at $1,875 per person based on double occupancy. more >>


Dubai

January 10, 2011 | Deal

Travco is offering a five-night package starting from $1,195.16. more >>



jordan

June 13, 2013 | Article | By Travel Agent Central Contributor

Tours Specialists invites agents to Jordan fam departing June 22. more >>


Shangri-La Toronto

March 21, 2013 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox, Joe Pike, Mary Winston Nicklin, Meagan Drillinger

From top names in the field to boutique properties and rising stars, here's our list of the hottest new hotels that opened between January and... more >>


Underwater scenery in Thailand

November 20, 2012 | Article | By David Moseder

Sport provides opportunities to sell to luxury adventure travelers. more >>


Selman Marrakech

July 17, 2012 | Article | By Frances Pondish, Jena Tesse Fox, Mary Winston Nicklin, Meagan Drillinger

In no particular order, here’s a “top 10” of the latest luxe accommodations. more >>


abu dhabi

May 30, 2012 | Article | By Mary Winston Nicklin

Increased tourism promotion and a hotel boom are clear signs that the UAE’s largest emirate and its namesake capital are putting out the welcome... more >>


Suite on the Avalon Panorama

April 9, 2012 | Article | By Susan Young

Moving past first-quarter challenges, trade experts reflect on what’s ahead. more >>


Abu Dhabi    abudhabi_feature.jpg   By:   Mary Winston Nicklin

Increased tourism promotion and a hotel boom are clear signs that the UAE’s largest emirate and its namesake capital are putting out the welcome mat for western visitors. View

Middle East Articles

  • 12 Reasons to Travel to Dahab, Egypt

    Egypt – the word evokes images of pyramids and camels, tombs and temples, caches of ancient civilizations lying beneath a vast desert. Lesser known is Egypt’s other side - cerulean waters on soft sand beaches against mountain backdrops, colorful canyons and lush oases holding secrets of the desert and open and approachable locals happy to share bits of their lives. While these aspects of Egypt [...]

  • Thomson Airways named best leisure airline in the world by holidaymakers

    Thomson flew the flag for European carriers as it scooped Best Leisure Airline, but Asia and the Middle East snapped up most of the prestigious prizes at the consumer choice awards.

  • The world's tallest twisted tower unveiled in Dubai

    With an inauguration of the Cayan Tower, Dubai's superlative-filled skyline now also houses the world's tallest twisted tower. Another month, another new landmark for Dubai. Following on from the recent opening of Dubai Miracle Garden, billed as the world’s biggest natural flower garden, the launch of Dubai Design District and the release of plans to build an underwater hotel in the area, the ci [...]

  • Opponents, supporters of Egypt's president clash over appointment of Islamist governors

  • Gambian tourist paradise conceals local misery and human rights abuses

    Behind a row of luxurious resorts overlooking sparkling blue seas in the Gambia's capital, Banjul, lie more meagre lodgings, nicknamed Mile 2 Hotel. A stone's throw from the white sands that make this west African country the region's biggest package holiday destination, the mosquito-infested Mile 2 central prison houses Gambians jailed for offences including distributing T-shirts without officia [...]