After captivating the imagination of the world, Deep Dive Dubai, the home of the world’s deepest swimming pool for diving is announcing that public bookings are now open online at deepdivedubai.com. It is the first time that members of the public can book to explore the world-record-breaking, 60-meter-deep pool, and its sunken city, since it was first unveiled to the world in early July.  Along with scuba diving and freediving, a Discover Snorkeling experience has also been added to the list of awe-inspiring experiences available for adventure seekers from the 28th of July.   “Deep Dive Dubai allows thrill-seekers of all ages and abilities to dive into another world of possibilities in a safe, controlled, and exceptional underwater environment,” said Jarrod Jablonski, Director of Deep Dive Dubai.  “Since unveiling Deep Dive Dubai to the world, we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from both our invited guests as well as beginner and experienced divers from all corners of the globe who are excited to visit. We’re now thrilled to invite the world in to experience it for themselves.”   Deep Dive Dubai’s pool features a sunken city that divers of all levels can engage with and explore, complete with an abandoned streetscape and featuring a fully furnished apartment, garage, and arcade, amongst other surprises.  All courses and experiences are delivered by a hand-picked team of international diving professionals and supported by the latest equipment, technology, and facilities including what will be the region’s most advanced hyperbaric chamber*.   Freediving, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving experiences and courses are now available to book online and start from 400 Dhs per person. Designed for everyone of all ability levels, aged 10 and …

IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its presence in Egypt with four new Hotel Indigo branded properties. As part of a Management Agreement signed with real-estate specialists Mountain View, IHG will introduce the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to Egypt with Hotel Indigo Mountain View North Coast, Hotel Indigo Mountain View iCity New Cairo, Hotel Indigo Mountain View iCity  6th of October City and Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ain El Sokhna. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, and Dr. Assem el Gazzar, Minister of Housing and Development.   The four new hotels will reflect the unique ethos of Hotel Indigo – to serve the curious – by creating an immersive hospitality experience that draws on the history, rhythm and pulse of each of the four distinct neighbourhoods, providing diverse vantage points to view the country and its culture. All new built properties will cater to a broad range of travelers as leisure and business tourism rapidly rebounds across the country.    Speaking on the agreement, Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG said: “Egypt is one of the most dynamic tourism markets in the region with a great vision for the future of leisure and business travel. We have a long-standing legacy in the country and are proud to continue to support the development of its hospitality sector through the introduction of our boutique, lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo. Our partnership with Mountain View, one of the most forward-thinking developers in Egypt, is testament to our continued commitment to bolstering the hospitality sector with more versatile properties, diverse offerings and immersive experiences for domestic as well as new segments of international visitors that are expected to visit Egypt as travel returns. Through …

München Tourismus, the official tourism office of Munich, is enticing GCC nationals and residents to explore its hidden gems and cultural experiences as part of the German National Tourism Board’s (GNTB) German.Local.Culture. campaign. The campaign highlights Germany’s unique cultural flair through four essential elements including craft featuring traditional customs and craftsmanship; taste where travellers are encouraged to explore regional cuisine, flair including historical culture of the city, and green which deep dives into pure nature and green sustainability offerings. “The German.Local.Culture campaign provides travellers with a range of ideas to explore new regional cultural traditions, cuisines, and a diverse range of activities,” says Yamina Sofo, Director Sales & Marketing at the German Tourism National Office. “We look forward to welcoming travellers from across the Gulf region to experience Germany’s wealth of offerings.” Germany began welcoming European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved, fully vaccinated travellers on 25 June. All travellers are advised to check individual German states entry requirements before travel. “Following the news that fully vaccinated international travellers can now fly to Germany, the summer presents an ideal opportunity to explore Munich’s rich, cultural history, which provides something for everyone to enjoy,” says Clemens Baumgärtner, governing member of Munich’s city council and responsible for the activities of München Tourismus. “We encourage travellers to experience the city’s traditional professions and the people who are redefining their centuries-old craft, as well as enjoying views from vantage points across Munich.” Travellers can enjoy the summer breeze above the city lights of Munich at a range of rooftop lounges, perfect to watch the colourful German sunsets. The Blue Spa Lounge Terrace at the Five Star Hotel Bayerischer Hof is a classic hotspot where guests can …

Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Visit Graubunden have announced a partnership to promote Graudbunden region in Switzerland as an ideal destination for summer activities amongst GCC residents. Through joint online direct promotional activities, GCC travelers will be encouraged to book and save on flights and hotel rooms available through Wego.com app or website to experience the Swiss Lakes of Graubunden. The campaign also aims to inspire the region’s travelers to discover the interplay between pristine wilderness and top notch, modern tourism infrastructure from tranquil mountain villages to the sleek and sophisticated hotels in St. Moritz, Lenzerheide, Vals, Flims/Laax or Bad Ragaz. Mamoun Hmedan, Managing Director, MENA and India, Wego, commented: “We are thrilled to work with Visit Graubunden to jointly showcase the beauty of Switzerland’s Graubunden landscapes and rich heritage. The Swiss beauties are abundantly popular around the world, we are confident that this campaign will support the post COVID-19 recovery of the Swiss tourism sector and inspire more GCC travelers to visit Graubunden this summer.” Wego presents a personalized and informative travel guide to Graubunden attractions including the region’s lakes, Swiss National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, family activities including trips to Heidi’s land, as well as hiking tracks and accommodation options, seeking to convert interest into bookings. Tamara Löffel-Jäger, Head of Business Development Visit Graubunden commented: “We are delighted to be working with Wego on this important campaign. The GCC market is key to Graubunden and with the news of quarantine free travel from the GCC to Switzerland we are looking forward to welcoming our guests from the region with open arms.” Graubunden is a great destination all …