Virtuoso has appointed Brigid McDonnell as General Manager, Middle East & Africa to spearhead efforts of the network’s further expansion within the region. This is the first time that the luxury travel network has appointed a designated GM for the region.

MSC Cruises will add new ports of call for two of its three sailing itineraries in the Middle East during the winter 2023/24 season.

MSC Cruises will introduce the highly anticipated MSC World Europa to its fleet – the first in the trailblazing ‘World Class’ ships. The new ship will introduce a completely new cruising platform that boasts future-proof marine and onboard hospitality technologies as well as ground-breaking and ultramodern design.

Saudi Arabia has become the first Middle East destination to join the select number of countries recognised as Preferred Destinations by Serandipians by Traveller Made.

An intimate gathering of local expedition, education and cultural touring specialists, along with some VIP travel advisors, were educated on the up-and-coming Saudi Arabian city of AlUla at an event in Sydney on Wednesday [21 April, 2021] evening.

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has rolled out its 2020/21 program through the Middle East, focused on Egypt and Jordan, and with extension itineraries to Oman and the burgeoning market of Israel.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio to the Kingdom of Jordan for the first time, with the the highly anticipated opening of Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba. The 207-room hotel is located in the heart of Aqaba’s newest beachside destination, Saraya Aqaba, offering guests a contemporary luxury experience in a setting that merges Jordan’s rich heritage and history through traditional architecture, sumptuous décor and magnificent surroundings.