Global Media & Partnerships

Spotlights

From global media coverage to creator collaborations — discover the partnerships, press features, and milestones that define the Bil Weekend journey across Mesopotamia and beyond.

Featured in news agencies around the globePartnered with international creatorsRecognized by cultural institutions

Collaborations

Travel creators, partners, and cultural collaborators who have joined the Bil Weekend mission.

Best Ever Food Review Show Featured
Documentary

Best Ever Food Review Show

Collaborated with BEFRS to showcase the diversity of Iraqi Cuisine.

Eva zu Beck & DW Travel Featured
Eva zu Beck
Cultural Collaboration

Eva zu Beck & DW Travel

with Eva zu Beck

Partnered with Eva Zu Beck & DW travel to showcase an exploration of Baghdad, Ancient Babylon, southern Iraq's marshlands and ancient heritage sites.

Janet Newenham Featured
Travel Influencer

Janet Newenham

with International Documentary Team

Collaborated on all of her many visits to Iraq over the past years.

Dear Alyne
Travel Influencer

Dear Alyne

with Alyne Tamir

Worked with Dear Alyne to showcase Iraq, in a comprehensive tour.

Jay Palfrey
Travel Influencer

Jay Palfrey

with Jay Palfrey

Collaborated with Jay Palfrey on his first visit to Iraq, pioneering coverage on the country.

Hudson & Emily | Travel Couple
Travel Influencer

Hudson & Emily | Travel Couple

A full partnership discovering the highlights of the country.

Doug Barnard - in 2021
Doug Barnard
Travel Influencer

Doug Barnard - in 2021

with Doug Barnard

Partnered with Doug Barnard on his first trip to Iraq,

Paulina On The Road
Travel Influencer

Paulina On The Road

Collaborated on a full Iraq coverage over 11 days

Press Features

International media coverage, publications, and verified press mentions.

CNN Travel | The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation
Heritage & Travel Newsarticle

CNN Travel | The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation

Coverage of the increasing western tourists to Iraq

Nov 2024 International English
Swiss Radio | Irak baut an der Schnellstrasse zum Aufschwung
interview

Swiss Radio | Irak baut an der Schnellstrasse zum Aufschwung

Irak und die Hoffnung auf den Aufschwung: Eine Reportage quer durchs Land.

Aug 2024 Switzerland German
France 24 |Tourists trickle back to Iraq
France 24feature

France 24 |Tourists trickle back to Iraq

International coverage highlighting Bil Weekend's role in opening Iraq to responsible tourism and cultural tours.

Mar 2022 France English
El Pais | Tourism seeks to make its way in Iraq
El Paisfeature

El Pais | Tourism seeks to make its way in Iraq

Feature story on the emerging cultural tourism movement in Iraq, with Bil Weekend highlighted as a leading operator.

Apr 2024 Spanish Spanish
Iraq's ambitious tourism plans: Impossible dream come true?
Travel Industry Mediaarticle

Iraq's ambitious tourism plans: Impossible dream come true?

Interview with Bil Weekend's founder on the mission to make Iraqi heritage accessible to the world.

Mar 2025 International English
Portugal | “Para lá de Bagdade”: o Iraque como destino turístico
SIC Noticias

Portugal | “Para lá de Bagdade”: o Iraque como destino turístico

Coverage of Baghdad to Portuguese TV agency

Sep 2024

Company News

Milestones, awards, initiatives, and announcements from Bil Weekend.

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