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UAE launches ‘Year of Family’ passport stamp for travellers
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has introduced a special “Year of Family” passport stamp at selected entry points to mark the International Day of Families.Launched on May 15 by the ICP’s General Directorate of Ports, the commemorative stamp highlights the UAE’s “Year of Family 2026” initiative, aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting social values.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here....
British tourist, 38, plunges to his death from mountain viewpoint in Spanish city
British tourist, 38, plunges to his death from mountain viewpoint in Spanish cityBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and GERARD COUZENS Published: 11:35, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 11:39, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Tourist sparks fury in Italy after diving into Rome's ancient Trevi Fountain
Italians have erupted in fury after a tourist dove into Rome's historic Trevi Fountain for a swim.
Route 66 sees neon-fueled resurgence in Tulsa ahead of centennial
As Route 66 prepares to celebrate 100 years since its creation, the Route 66 Commission in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is already looking ahead to the next century.When the sun goes down in Tulsa, bright neon signs light up the historic highway along the city’s 28-mile stretch of Route 66.Michael Wallis, founder of the Route 66 Alliance and known as the voice of the Sheriff in the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars," has spent years driving, studying and exploring Route 66."We think of it as this winding museum," he...
UAE travel update: Turkish Airlines to resume Istanbul–Dubai flights from June 8
Dubai: Turkish Airlines has announced the resumption of its Istanbul–Dubai services starting June 8, restoring a key air link between Turkey and the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. In a statement shared on social media, Turkish Ambassador to the UAE Lutfullah Goktas said Turkish Airlines was “meeting in the skies over the United Arab Emirates in June” and expressed excitement over reconnecting with passengers in the country.“We are delight...
UK holidaymakers preparing for European border delays because of EES – poll
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Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus aboard cruise ships have been drawing a great deal of attention, but many travelers do not appear to be changing their vacation plans as a result.Cruise industry experts say demand remains strong heading into the busy summer travel season, despite recent illness cases reported on several ships.The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recently projected that more than 38 million people worldwide will take ocean cruises this year, up from a rec...
Air Miles Andy II! Manchester's 'man of the people' enjoys NINE globetrotting jaunts - costing £53,000
Air Miles Andy II! Manchester's 'man of the people' enjoys NINE globetrotting jaunts - costing £53,000By MARTIN BECKFORD, POLICY EDITOR Published: 23:16, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 23:16, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Drunk' passenger causes mid-air diversion after 'biting flight attendant and putting holidaymaker in chokehold'
A drunken Qantas Airlines passenger has caused a mid-air diversion after allegedly biting a flight attendant and putting another holidaymaker in a chokehold.The passenger was removed from the long-haul flight after the plane touched down on the rainforest island of Tahiti.The QF21 flight left Melbourne at 2.30pm on Friday before being forced to divert to French Polynesia.He was subsequently arrested by the authorities upon arrival in Papeete. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The man was als...
MV Hondius cruise ship to arrive in the Netherlands on Monday
The MV Hondius cruise ship is due to arrive Monday at the Netherlands’ Port of Rotterdam, where the remaining crew will disembark and the vessel will be disinfected, according to ship owner Oceanwide Expeditions
Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax
One of Europe's most crowded tourist cities is cracking down on cruises and their passengers, with the mayor of the city pushing to fast-track a tax hike on short-stay passengers.Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni on Wednesday said he wants cruise passengers to pay up to $9.30 (8 euros) per night, a 100% increase from the current $4.65 rate (4 euros).The news was reported by El País, Spain's paper of record, after Collboni appeared on Betevé, the local network.POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION DOUBLES CONT...
Longwood Gardens: A jewel of nature
After industrialist Pierre S. du Pont bought a small farm outside Philadelphia to save its trees from being sold for lumber, he spent the rest of his life creating his dream oasis. Today, the 1,700-acre Longwood Gardens, recently expanded, continues its mission of providing "joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning." Jim Axelrod reports.
Small boat 'travel agents' luring Iranian migrants fleeing Islamic Republic to Britain
An investigation has uncovered small boat "travel agents" who are exploiting TikTok to recruit Iranians escaping conflict, deploying polished promotional content that mimics legitimate travel agencies.The investigation has uncovered footage on the platform featuring London landmarks including Tower Bridge and the Winston Churchill statue, accompanied by the slogan "Habibi (my love), come to London".One clip includes a female narrator declaring: "Welcome to London. Discover the iconic skyline, th...
Germany, Canada among top picks for UAE students
Germany, France, Australia and Canada are emerging as the top choices for students exploring international education, according to Clint Khan, Director at Y-Axis, Platinum Sponsor of Edufair. Speaking on the sidelines of Gulf News Edufair in Abu Dhabi, Khan said students are increasingly factoring in post-study work pathways, long-term residency options and settlement opportunities alongside the quality of education while deciding where to study.Khan said students and parents attending educatio...
Australia's newest airline to compete with Qantas and Virgin would offer passengers ultra-low-cost flights
Australia's newest airline to compete with Qantas and Virgin would offer passengers ultra-low-cost flightsPeter Kelly is fundraising to create a new airlineZinc would be based off Ireland's RyanairREAD MORE: Surprising new flight data emerges for Aussie travellers By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 11:20, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 11:20, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Abu Dhabi's Modon launch luxury resort project at Egypt’s Ras El Hekma with Montage
Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Montage Hotels & Resorts have launched a luxury resort and branded residences project at Egypt’s Ras El Hekma development on the Mediterranean coast, marking Montage’s first entry into the Egyptian market.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The project, named Montage Ras El Hekma, will include 200 guestrooms and suites alongside 96 branded residences available for purchase within the wider Ras El Hekma maste...
Dubai new road project to cut travel time from 104 minutes to just 16
Dubai: One of Dubai’s biggest road infrastructure projects is set to dramatically transform traffic movement across the emirate, reducing journey times along the Al Shindagha Corridor from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030.Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday announced that 80 per cent of the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project has now been completed, marking a major milestone in the wider Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, a massive 13-kilometre development designed t...
Why this Nepali expat chooses to build his future in the UAE
Dubai: For Rudra Thapa, the UAE was never part of a long-term plan in the beginning. The Nepali expat arrived in the country in 2013 as a singer for a musical programme. But what he experienced during those few days would eventually shape the course of his life.“After the event was completed, I stayed in the UAE for a few more days, during which I became deeply inspired by the country’s environment, opportunities, and potential,” Thapa told Gulf News.That initial impression stayed with him long...
Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere
Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why33 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNikhil InamdarGetty ImagesGoa's overseas tourist numbers have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak It is just past noon at the crescent-shaped Palolem beach on the southern tip of Goa's long, sandy coastline. The sun is blinding hot, but that has not deterred the tourist hordes from splashing about in the ocean.The beachside shacks and cheap backpacker hotels hugging the bay in the s...
The Unique New Golf Destination Hosting The 2027 PGA Championship
BusinessSportsMoneyThe Unique New Golf Destination Hosting The 2027 PGA ChampionshipByErik Matuszewski,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Erik Matuszewski's coverage spans golf businesses, news & destinationsFollow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 07:00pm EDTFields Ranch at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and Spa will host the PGA Championship in 2027, the first North Texas site for a men's golf major championship in more than six decades.Erik MatuszewskiAmid the hei...