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Golf in Saudi has swiftly evolved from a niche pursuit into one of the country’s fastest-growing sports, powered by world-class facilities, a growing tournament calendar, and global recognition. With cutting-edge courses set against diverse landscapes, Saudi is emerging as a destination where the game meets excellence.
Driven by significant investment and international attention, the sport is attracting elite players and fans from around the world. Hosting major tournaments such as the Saudi International and LIV Golf, Saudi has solidified its place on the global golf map - with renowned names like Ian Poulter, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Dustin Johnson among the regulars on its courses.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:40:41 +0000
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Civitatis, the leading platform for tours and activities in Spanish and Portuguese worldwide, has announced its incorporation into the board of members of OCTO (Open Connectivity for Tours, Activities and Attractions), with the aim of further improving how technology connects travellers, agencies, and local experience providers.
By joining OCTO, Civitatis becomes part of a select group of more than 80 international companies -including major OTAs, tech firms and tour operators- that actively collaborate to promote simpler, safer, and more scalable connectivity within the tours and activities sector.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:38:07 +0000
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After a year defined by glittering galas, record-breaking participation, and a renewed spirit of discovery, the world’s travel elite now turn their attention to the ultimate highlight of the tourism calendar: the World Travel Awards 2025 Grand Final Ceremony, set to take place on December 6th in the majestic Grand Hall of Exhibition World Bahrain.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:51:00 +0000
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Qatar Airways has increased capacity to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet the global demand on these routes. This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline’s broader winter schedule enhancements, which have already introduced additional frequencies to more than 15 major destinations, including Cape Town, Dublin, London, Phuket, and Toronto.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:29:01 +0000
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Amid the pavilions of the Dubai Airshow, TransFuture Aviation CEO Bai Zhiliang, China’s eVTOL pioneer, presented a bold vision for the next era of flight. With the unveiling of its Honghu fully tilt-rotor eVTOL and a comprehensive roadmap for global urban air mobility, the company positioned itself at the forefront of the emerging low-altitude economy.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:04:42 +0000
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Tampere (Finland) and Dubrovnik (Croatia) have been selected as the winners of the EU’s 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, following a European Jury meeting held in Brussels on 18-19 November 2025.
This year’s competitions saw an increase in participants from a wide range of countries. In total, 58 destinations from 22 countries competed for the European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism titles. The 15 shortlisted destinations were invited to present their cases to the European Jury in Brussels, who selected the winners of both competitions.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:02:47 +0000
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According to data from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, holiday travel interest is up 10% year-over-year. Despite higher interest, prices across major travel categories are stable or down, giving travelers more opportunities to find affordable trips this holiday season.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:40 +0000
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His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has officially inaugurated Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, a landmark institution which reinforces the UAE’s leadership in culture and scientific research. Located in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum offers an inspiring journey through 13.8 billion years of history spanning the creation of our universe and the story of life on Earth. It also serves as a centre for research and discovery, with onsite facilities that will undertake scientific research and contribute to global knowledge production.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:57:03 +0000
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AutoFlight Aviation Technology, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovation, has unveiled the world’s first integrated sea–air solution for low-altitude mobility, combining a zero-carbon water vertiport with eVTOL aircraft to expand advanced air mobility infrastructure across rivers, lakes, and coastal zones. The solution helps move low-altitude aviation from concept to real-world deployment and supports five priority use cases: energy platform maintenance, emergency rescue, high-frequency commuter services, sea-air tourism, and networks of mobile water-based vertiports.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:55:21 +0000
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In an effort to attract high-spending international visitors, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines, organized the Vietnam Tourism Promotion Program in Copenhagen, Denmark, on November 19, 2025.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:53:35 +0000