Fatmah Al-Rashed (ithra): "ithra is a destination for all international tourists who want to know Saudi Arabia"

In the video interview below, Ms Fatmah Al-Rashed, Director of ithra - King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, answers the following question:

Implementing ICAO and INTERPOL provisions key to immobilizing foreign terrorist fighters

MONTREAL and SANTIAGO - UN Security Council Resolutions on foreign terrorist fighters are achievable, but only if States implement ICAO’s and INTERPOL’s related provisions fully and effectively,

These are the best US states for outdoor enthusiasts, new research reveals

The Great American Outdoors Index hasrevealed

the best US states for outdoor enthusiasts, with California coming out in the top spot.

Finland’s airports will soon be run by AI

Last year, Finavia, the state-owned company that runs all of Finland’s 21 airports, commissioned Fourkind, a hands-on advisory company and Reaktor, a global hybrid agency, to take a closer look at the small airport of Kittila in Lapland.

Ecuador returns to normality after days of protest

QUITO - After 12 days of protests and road closures in Ecuador, mainly concentrated in Quito, the Government and indigenous leaders directing the demonstrations came to an agreement on Sunday, October 13 to immediately end the national strike.

Touristic activities throughout Chile continue to operate normally

SANTIAGO, CHILE - The Undersecretary of Tourism and the National Tourism Board have reported that most of the touristic activities throughout the country continue to operate normally, especially the most visited destinations,

InnSpire to deliver robust, seamless WiFi and IPTV solution to California's Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino

LEMOORE, CALIF. - InnSpire, an award-winning provider of guest engagement, digital entertainment and business intelligence solutions for the global hospitality industry, has successfully implemented a highly customized cloud-based Wi-Fi network infrastructure,

Pod Hotels expand its portfolio with Philadelphia’s first micro-hotel

NEW YORK, NY - The Pod Hotels continues its rapid brand expansion, adding to its portfolio Pod Philly, Philadelphia’s first-micro hotel, which just opened its doors in the highly desirable Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.

The 2020 Virtuoso Luxe Report: Australians say “Carpe Diem” to Japan, Antarctica and Croatia

SYDNEY - Australian travellers in 2020 are seizing the day and prioritising trips now, powered by the belief that customised experiences are the best investment of their money and time, according to the latest Virtuoso Luxe Report.

Meridian Adventure: The environmentally friendly future of luxury travel?

NEW YORK, USA: Private clubs have long been a part of the life of the ultra-wealthy, but in recent years, they have burgeoned over the world offering a panoply of experiences that can entice people to connect. 

Global travel networks join forces to host ITMC Summit 2020

Global travel management networks, WIN, GlobalStar, Hickory Global Partners and the ITS Network have come together to jointly host the Independent Travel Management Company (ITMC) Summit 2020 to be held from 14 to 16 June at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, California, USA.

These are the chicest countries in the world, new study reveals

The way that we travel has changed a lot over the years, with an influx in nature and wildlife tourism, and “off-the-beaten track” style trips, but there’s one thing that has always remained the same: our love for visiting chic, elegant destinations.

Uganda Tourism Board launches travel campaign exclusively for the Middle East

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMORATES – Uganda Tourism Board has officially launched the “Experience Uganda – First!” campaign, in what is the first time for Uganda to create and promote a travel package exclusively created for locals and residents of the Gulf Countries.

Islamorada’s iconic Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina is fully recovered after Hurricane Irma

ISLAMORADA, FLA. – Freshly reinvented, the iconic, 14-acre Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina, located oceanfront in Islamorada, Fla., welcomes guests back to a fully opened resort upon the completion of the Raw Bar,

New Crowne Plaza to open January 2020

Kingston’s Holiday Inn will be transforming into a brand new modern riverside Crowne Plaza in January 2020. The hotel will focus on business travellers with great meeting facilities, a high-class restaurant, a fitness centre and a spacious lobby.

Touristic activities throughout Chile continue to operate normally

SANTIAGO, CHILE - The Undersecretary of Tourism and the National Tourism Board have reported that most of the touristic activities throughout the country continue to operate normally, especially the most visited destinations,

Major investments for the region’s future for the Port of Seattle

SEATTLE – Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen. P. Metruck officially released his proposed 2020 Budget and five-year capital development and investment plans.

Fifty airports now carbon neutral in Europe

BRUSSELS - Ahead of the COP25 due to kick off in Santiago de Chile next month, European airport trade body ACI Europe gives an update on the progress airports have made to deliver on their commitment to reach 100 carbon neutral airports by 2030(1).