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Travel Agencies Halt Middle East Tours Amid Safety Fears

3/17/2026

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Hong Kong travel agencies have suspended all tours to the Middle East this month due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict.
The suspensions follow Iranian drone strikes on Dubai International Airport and other UAE infrastructure linked to US-Israeli attacks from late February.
Wing On Travel cancelled all tours to the region on Emirates and Qatar Airways flights until March 31, citing customer safety.
Miramar Travel also cancelled tours this month involving transfers through the Middle East.
Both agencies are notifying affected customers and arranging options for tours scheduled after April 1.

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Hong Kong travel agencies have suspended all tours to the Middle East this month due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict.
The suspensions follow Iranian drone strikes on Dubai International Airport and other UAE infrastructure linked to US-Israeli attacks from late February.
Wing On Travel cancelled all tours to the region on Emirates and Qatar Airways flights until March 31, citing customer safety.
Miramar Travel also cancelled tours this month involving transfers through the Middle East.
Both agencies are notifying affected customers and arranging options for tours scheduled after April 1.