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Sri Lanka plans to offer free visa on arrival to Indians, Pakistanis
The country announced visa on arrival for 36 countries - for a limited time
Emirates launches A380 flights to Glasgow
Dubai-based carrier will now operate regular A380 services between Glasgow and Dubai
No need for passport stamps when exiting Singapore
The decision will help facilitate more “efficient departure immigration clearance”
Etihad Airways to operate single-use plastic free flight on Earth Day
Flight EY484 will depart from Abu Dhabi on 21st April, 2019, and land in Brisbane on 22nd April
Dubai-based Maison Privee unveils new immersive luxury hospitality concept
Maison Privee is teaming up with the specialist luxury lifestyle company MyConcierge
Tourism revenue in Jordan rises 5.2% during first quarter of 2019
Foreign tourists arriving in Jordan up 33.3%, overnight stays also up 36%
Smart facilities fuel Saudi tourism sector
Saudi Vision 2030 is ramping up the Kingdom’s tourism infrastructure
Understanding what tech-savvy UAE business travellers want
Sixty-two per cent of business travellers in the UAE now want hybrid support delivered through Live Chat functions on smartphone apps
Emirates to roll out special Easter menus
Easter menu is available to customers in all cabin classes from April 19 to 23
Dubai Tourism offers sponsorship support for leisure events
Sponsorship scheme aims to provide additional incentivisation opportunities for the growth of Dubai's events sector
Insights
Cufflinks and the Caribbean: How Virgin Galactic kept space tourists' interest and money
More than 600 people from 58 countries have put down a deposit for a 90-minute flight priced at $250,000, up from $200,000 in 2013
Aviation sector sees increase in flight fatalities
There were 11 fatal accidents with 523 fatalities among passengers and crew in 2018
Morocco looks to French as language of economic success
The country’s official languages are Arabic and Amazigh, or Berber.