New study reveals holidays are the best way to make friends

 Travel has overtaken work, university and even mutual friends as the number one place where people form meaningful new relationships, according to new research.

New destinations are now part of your Riyadh Air journey.

 MORE OF THE WORLD

now within reach

The Riyadh Air map is growing. New destinations are joining our network, with places you have had in mind for years now just a direct booking away.

Your most memorable Christmas is waiting

 

This Christmas, why not immerse yourself in the festive traditions of Europe, from the magical Luci D’Artista lights in Salerno to the colourfully decorated trams of Lisbon? If you’re seeking to escape the traditional festivities, the vivid colours and captivating history of India’s Golden Triangle, and the ancient rose-red city of Petra and the vast silence of Jordan’s Wadi Rum desert await.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh research highlights rapid growth of Chinese visitors to Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia is rapidly strengthening its position as an emerging destination for Chinese travellers, according to new research from Dragon Trail International, research partner of WTM Spotlight Riyadh.

CELEBRITY RIVER CRUISES INNOVATES PRE- AND POST-CRUISE EXPERIENCES

 

Starting today, Celebrity River Cruises guests can discover even more of Europe with guided, multi-day Before and After Stays - thoughtfully curated, end-to-end destination experiences. Before and After Stays, Celebrity’s innovative version of pre- and post-cruise experiences, are available before a river cruise journey begins or after it ends. 2027 programs in Prague and Budapest and 2028 programs that add Amsterdam and Lausanne are now open for booking.

MELIÁ DESERT PALM DUBAI UNVEILS ITS SUMMER PROGRAMME OF STAYS, WELLNESS, DINING AND FIFA EXPERIENCES

 

This summer, Meliá Desert Palm Dubai unveils a curated programme of seasonal experiences spanning restorative stays, wellness escapes, dining moments, and live FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings at Pony Line.

Eurowings celebrates ‘Germany’s Next Top Model’ with its own magazine cover

 

Aurélie Carina, the newly crowned winner of Germany’s Next Top Model (GNTM) and a flight attendant with Eurowings, is featured on the cover of the summer issue of the in-flight magazine WINGS. Following cover stories in leading fashion magazines, she is now set to feature on a truly exceptional cover:

Extended Voyages Across the Caribbean, Mediterranean & N. Europe

 

The places worth knowing take time.   SeaDream's extended voyages span 8 to 13 nights across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Northern Europe, for those who want to move through each destination with unhurried depth and leave with memories that last a lifetime. The intimate scale of the yacht opens up access that larger ships cannot offer, reaching quieter harbors, staying through late evenings, and allowing each place the space to unfold on its own terms.

Weekly Asia Pacific Snapshot: Saudi allows 180-day stay for UK visitors; UAE extends VoA to 6 more nations; and more

 

Where the sky meets the earth, you'll find Aseer. Nestled in the southwestern peaks of Saudi Arabia, Aseer maintains a remarkably cool, crisp climate all summer long.

This Summer, Make the Mountains Your Playground

 

This summer, discover Club Med Québec Charlevoix, a mountain escape where adventure, creativity, and connection come to life. From immersive experiences to unforgettable moments in nature, every day invites families to explore, play, and reconnect together.