Travel
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Egypt sets ambitious goal of 30M tourists by 2031 with new investment plan
The government’s roadmap calls for a total increase of 200,000 to 250,000 hotel rooms by 2028, ensuring the infrastructure can accommodate the projected surge in visitors.
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Tanzania extends traffic rights to international airlines following EU ban on national carriers
The EU’s ban, which came into effect following a comprehensive safety assessment, prohibits all Tanzanian-registered air carriers from operating within European airspace due to identified shortcomings in regulatory oversight and operational safety.
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Salalah Airport welcomes inaugural Saudi Airlines flight from Jeddah, launching three weekly services for 2025 Dhofar Khareef season
The flights are operated by Saudi Airlines using the Airbus A320 aircraft, known for its modern amenities and passenger comfort.
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Saudi Ministry of Hajj, Umrah requires confirmed hotel bookings via Nusuk Masar for 1447H Umrah Visas
This directive means that pilgrims, travel agencies, and Umrah operators must upload verified hotel contracts through Nusuk Masar before visa applications can be processed.
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Halal travel market set for rapid growth as Muslim arrivals surge, Mastercard-CrescentRating report shows
Alongside this growth, total travel spending by Muslim travelers is forecast to hit US$230 billion, underscoring the substantial economic impact of this vibrant and expanding market.
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Flynas shares drop over 3% on volatile trading debut amid regional uncertainty
Flynas began trading at SAR 84.10, surged briefly, but then dropped to an intraday low of SAR 69.90 (US$18.66) before partially recovering by the market’s close, according to Tadawul data.
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Mango Airlines business rescue nears conclusion as sale deal with investor approaches finalization
Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP) Sipho Sono confirmed that Mango is actively working to finalize the transaction aimed at reviving the airline’s operations.
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Mauritius to host 3rd annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean property investment forum, highlighting sustainable tourism leadership
The event is expected to draw over 350 delegates from at least 10 countries, featuring more than 60 speakers across 12 sessions.
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Rwanda allocates US$499M for Bugesera International Airport as project cost nears US$2B
The deadline for full completion has been extended from 2026 to 2028, reflecting the scale and complexity of the work as well as unforeseen logistical challenges.
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Wyndham, Pegasus Airlines launch partnership, enabling seamless point conversion for Turkish travelers
Wyndham Rewards members can now convert their points into Pegasus BolPoints, opening up a host of new travel possibilities across Türkiye and beyond.
