The study found that more than two-thirds of UAE travellers experience at least one stress point during the process
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UAE travel trends: Solo travel increasing in popularity, survey reveals
Hilton report reveals key insights into the changing travel preferences of UAE travellers
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Dubai Terminal 3 reveals seamless travel trial, walk through check-in, immigration: Report
Passengers will rely on biometrics to complete all required procedures, and electronic gates will be replaced with smart gates to ensure a seamless travel experience, the report said
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Inside NEOM’s futuristic airport: Supersonic aircraft, gateless biometric security clearance, AI integration
The multi-billion dollar destination will soon be operating its own airline and international airport with state-of-the-art technology
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NEOM Airports CEO: Passengers “not cash cows or self-loading cargo”
NEOM International Airport aims to improve traveller experience with the use of technology and AI
Glamping
Saudi Arabia glamping: Kingdom reveals luxury roaming resort opening soon
Built by luxury travel company Roam, the nomad-style resort will open in May
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UK eases travel rules for GCC visitors
Qatari visitors will be the first to be able to apply for an ETA in October 2023, ahead of the rest of the GCC states and Jordan
airport services
Dubai Airports to roll out two-year plan to enhance experience of People of Determination
Staff to be educated and trained over hidden disabilities like autism; People of Determination to get priority through check-in, passport control, security checkpoints and boarding
beach holidays
UAE holidaymakers see strong year of travel despite economic uncertainty: Report
However, price-led decisions will drive change in 2023
Air Arabia
Sharjah Airport passengers more than doubled to 6 million in first half of 2022
Resumption of flight operations, large volumes of cargo and demand for travel amid expansion of destinations are the key factors for the growth in numbers
Middle East travellers
Social media platforms are the new drivers for tourism in Middle East
Travel and tourism brands are now eager to leverage digital platforms to their advantage by becoming insiders in different communities and develop their own voice within these communities, instead of targeting users from the outside
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Will the metaverse change the way we travel?
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