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India introduces carbon emissions standards for its airports

MENA Newswire News Desk: India has officially standardized its Carbon Accounting and Reporting Framework at both domestic and international airports, as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and move towards net zero carbon emissions within the civil

WTTC report highlights impact of COVID-19 on women in tourism jobs

MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, has unveiled a report that starkly illustrates the pandemic’s heavy toll on women and youth employment within the

Scandinavian Airlines flight lands after mouse found in meal

MENA Newswire News Desk: A Scandinavian Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Copenhagen Airport after a passenger discovered a live mouse in her in-flight meal. The plane, en route from Oslo, Norway, to Malaga, Spain, was

Double daily Paris flights announced by Etihad Airways

MENA Newswire News Desk: Etihad Airways has expanded its flight operations to Paris, initiating double daily flights to the French capital starting January 15, 2025. The national airline of the UAE announced that the increased service includes the reintroduction of

Flydubai and SriLankan Airlines expand travel network

MENA Newswire News Desk:  flydubai and SriLankan Airlines have announced a new interline agreement, effective immediately, aimed at expanding travel options between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and several key international destinations. This agreement will offer passengers increased connectivity across both

UAE tourism investments expected to hit AED100 billion by 2031

MENA Newswire News Desk: The UAE’s tourism sector is showing strong growth, in line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which targets AED100 billion in investments and seeks to boost the sector’s GDP contribution to AED450 billion by 2031. The UAE’s ongoing

Foreign tourist numbers in Tokyo hit new high last year

In a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo welcomed a record-breaking 19.54 million international tourists in 2023, a sharp increase from previous years, as reported by the Tokyo metropolitan government. This surge represents a 28.7% increase compared to the

Private jet travel declines as pandemic demand subsides

Private jet flights have declined by 15% during the first half of the year, falling from their peak in 2022, signaling a significant downturn in the industry’s demand. This waning interest contrasts sharply with the surge in travel seen during