Travel

Flights scheduled to depart from Doha between March 13, and March 16 will connect Hamad International Airport to destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

The JTC now serves as the primary mechanism for translating agreements into tangible outcomes for travelers and businesses.

Participants will explore the transition from traditional event logistics toward strategic management models, including approaches to measuring ROI and the operational standards required for convention centers and related infrastructure.

Flights at major gateways, including Dubai International Airport, remain largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of passengers in the worst aviation crisis since COVID-19.

Tourism functionality was integrated from the earliest planning stages, transforming the structure into a travel destination offering sightseeing elevators, glass walkways, cafes inside cable towers, and bungee jumping.

In addition, upgrade plans extend to Luxor International Airport, Borg El Arab in Alexandria, and El Alamein International Airport, alongside construction of a new passenger terminal at Capital International Airport and establishing international airports in Saint Catherine and Arish.

Selected participants will receive guidance on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and digital adoption, while gaining tools to strengthen their professional capacity and expand their role within tourism.

Despite challenges, January 2026 showed encouraging signs with African airlines recording 11.7% year-on-year passenger demand increase and cargo demand surging 18.2%, fastest growth of any region globally.

The Saudi Press Agency reported that the remarkable turnout highlights how the area’s historic squares have transformed into lively spaces where past and present dance together under Ramadan’s gentle light.

The second-phase extension, announced in an official circular issued March 7, continues covering hotel rooms and three daily meals for travelers.