Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 5 August, 2016 3:43 am

Passenger Demand Losing Momentum Terrorism, Economic Uncertainty, Weigh on Traffic

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago period. This was up slightly from the 4.8% increase recorded in May (revised). However,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 5 August, 2016 2:16 am

Demand for Air Cargo Picks up in June

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 4.3% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace of growth in 14 months. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 August, 2016 12:56 pm

Book your next Singapore trip stay at the all-new Hotel Indigo®

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently expanded the South East Asian footprint of its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. This is a great offering for Middle East travellers from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 August, 2016 12:33 pm

Burj Al Arab redefines summer with exciting new packages from Talise Spa and an exclusive UAE residents’ staycation

Set in the midst of the Arabian Gulf, the world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab, is offering UAE residents a sanctuary to indulge in this summer.    Talise Spa   Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy pure bliss with a specially curated selection of summer spa packages...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 August, 2016 4:37 am

Shop for luxury that you can afford this DSS

Dubai’s appeal as a leading shopping destination has been further enhanced by the numerous bargains and special deals being offered by luxury retailers representing an array of international brands during the ongoing Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) extravaganza. The annual DSS, organised by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 August, 2016 3:05 am

Gold On 27 adds food pairing to its tantalising cocktail menu

Following on from the highly anticipated opening of Gold On 27, Dubai’s most intriguing and distinctive bar, announces the launch of its contemporary bar food menu to accompany its already famous cocktail and drinks menu.  Situated on the 27th floor of the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 3 August, 2016 12:37 pm

New Head Chef at Tschuggen Grand Hotel

A German National, Uwe Seegert has returned to Tschuggen Grand Hotel as per 1st of June 2016. Already working at Tschuggen Grand Hotel from 2007 until 2012; the first two years as Sous-chef and from 2009-2012 as head chef, Uwe is now returning to replace former head chef Tobias Jochim who left the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 3 August, 2016 11:54 am

2,400 New Hotel Rooms to Open in Abu Dhabi in 2016

2,400 new hotel rooms will open in Abu Dhabi throughout 2016, according to a new report. The Abu Dhabi Hotel Market Summary report by JLL prepared ahead of The Hotel Show Dubai 2016 reveals that 200 rooms opened in Q2 2016 with the soft opening of the Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island in May, and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 3 August, 2016 2:37 am

Etihad Airways’ Luxurious Dreamliner Commences Services Into Shanghai

A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai today from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. The new Dreamliner features the airline’s next-generation business and economy class cabins, and will operate with 299 seats, 28 in Business class and 271 in ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 2 August, 2016 3:54 pm

Aspen Chalets Welcomes Saudi Arabia To the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai

The pinnacle of the hotel’s grand refurbishment and celebration of their 10 year anniversary – the 15 Aspen Ski Chalets and 5 Aspen Pool Chalets promise to bring Aspen winter and summer sophistication for the first time to Dubai   Coinciding with the 10th year anniversary of...

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