Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 3:51 pm

Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) opens tomorrow

The 3rd edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) will get underway tomorrow in the Sheikh Al Maktoum Hall at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) with a stellar line-up of aviation industry stalwarts as speakers including top decision-makers from the ICAO, IATA,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 2:29 pm

H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group on Sunday opened the world’s largest annual airport event which attracted over 300 exhibitors from 40...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 1:13 pm

SOFITEL DUBAI DOWNTOWN WINS BIG AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2015

a five-star luxury hotel that combines geometric chic design features with exquisite French hospitality, won the coveted title of United Arab Emirates’ Leading New Hotel 2015 at the World Travel Awards held at a high profile gala dinner at the Four Season Resort Dubai May 6, 2015.The property...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 9:20 am

Rixos Hotels Succeed at the World Travel Awards 2015

Rixos Hotels are celebrating double success at the World Travel Awards 2015 after scooping two awards for its UAE based resorts. Rixos The Palm Dubai was awarded the Middle East’s Leading Lifestyle Resort whilst Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah picked up the Middle East’s Leading All...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:45 pm

key future travel trends in the Middle East

Middle East's online travel market value is projected to advance from US$18billion to US$35 billion in the next three years, according to findings from Amadeus' soon-to-be-published report – Middle East Online Travel Review. The report additionally indicates that growing smart-phone penetration...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:31 pm

Yassat Gloria Hotel Apartments receives 4-star hotel rating from DTCM

Gloria Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Yassat Gloria Hotel Apartments, an impressive 41-storey tower located on Sheikh Zayed Road offering 1,010 apartments, has been granted a 4-star hotel rating by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).The announcement will further...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:26 pm

GCC visitors to push Croatian tourism receipts to record US$8 billion

The Croatian National Tourist Board and flydubai, along with the Zagreb Tourist Board has highlighted an increase in the number of routes to the Croatian capital and a dedicated marketing campaign aimed at Middle East tourists will both contribute towards a record-breaking number of overall...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:24 pm

Carving out niche markets to attract new visitors

The wealth of family oriented exhibits at Arabian Travel Market this year demonstrated the appeal of the region for both adults and children, and the extension of dedicated accommodation facilities for family groups is a natural progression, claimed a leading hotelier at the show.Michael Scully,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 12:53 am

Turkish Airlines introduce the new luxury Amenity kits

Turkish Airlines is proud to announce the renewed amenity kits and relax sets combined with approaching the passenger comfort. These unique products, specially designed for Turkish Airlines, are testament to the airline’s desire to offer its passengers a genuine high quality gift.In order to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 8 May, 2015 3:12 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS WELCOMES APPOINTMENT OF UAE NATIONAL AS AIR SEYCHELLES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reinforced its commitment to providing UAE national employees with world-class career opportunities, after a senior member of its finance team was appointed as Air Seychelles’ Chief Financial Officer. Abdulmohsen Al Sayegh, who ...

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