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UNWTO unveils initiative to transform global travellers’ destination preferences

Arnold Pinto 29/09/2023 0

‘Tourism Opens Minds’ unveiled at World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ – a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more

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Its woof, woof as pet dogs fly in luxury from Dubai to London

Arnold Pinto 28/09/2023 0

K9 Jets begins pet-friendly private jet flights on UAE-UK sector Yes, pet dogs fly in private business jets, and sometimes, for free, too! K9 Jets has operated the first-ever Dubai to London luxury private charter flight for pet dogs and their owners. The inaugural luxury private jet flight by the Birmingham, UK-based private jet charter […]

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Four-Star Major Airline rating for flydubai and 5 other airlines

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023 0

APEX groups the world’s leading airlines, suppliers and related companies The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has awarded low-cost carrier flydubai with a Four-Star Major Airlines 2024 rating. Publicised at the APEX Five Star and APEX Four Star Airline Awards 2024 event held in Long Beach, California, on September 22, 2023, the rating recognises airlines

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Abu Dhabi hosts its inaugural Travel & Tourism Week

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced Abu Dhabi Travel & Tourism Week (September 25-30, 2023), a platform which brings together the emirate’s travel and tourism industry to foster growth and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as a global tourism hub. The initiative aligns with the emirate’s vision to […]

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FDI returns to the global tourism sector

Arnold Pinto 21/09/2023 0

Middle East only region where Q1 2023 tourist arrivals exceeded those of Q1 2019 The steady recovery of international tourist arrivals is firming up foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global tourism industry following the unprecedented and historic lows it touched during the pandemic, according to a newly released report jointly produced by the World […]

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Emirates Business Class flyers can now preorder inflight meals on European routes

News Desk 1 18/09/2023 0

Emirates has extended its Business Class inflight meal preordering programme across routes to and from European cities, including Warsaw, Venice, Rome, Bologna, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Istanbul, Dublin, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Brussels and Madrid, as well as to and from Seychelles and Mauritius. The Dubai-headquartered supercarrier had initially launched the inflight meal

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Qatar Airways wins four Business Traveller Awards

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England. The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and […]

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Fly out from Dubai to say hello to Cairo on October 28 with flydubai

News Desk 1 15/09/2023 0

Air travel demand between the two cities is rising Low-cost carrier flydubai will launch daily flights from Dubai City to Cairo City from October 28, 2023, as demand for travel between the two cities continues to grow exponentially after the pandemic era. The new route is between Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and […]

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Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]

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Saudia will be the first carrier to operate at Red Sea International Airport

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

Airport set to open later this year for domestic flights Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will become the first airline to operate at the Red Sea International Airport (RSI). This follows the signing of an agreement in Riyadh City on September 12, 2023, between Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer of The […]

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Form Hotel Dubai offers 15% discount on room rates in September

News Desk 1 12/09/2023 0

Hotel’s autumn 2023 season begins as UAE weather cools Form Hotel Dubai has launched its autumn 2023 promotions for guests to experience a fusion of design, luxury, and hospitality in Dubai City. Throughout September 2023, Form Hotel Dubai guests can avail of a 15% discount on room rates and complimentary breakfast. As part of the […]

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Emirates celebrates Oktoberfest onboard and in airport lounges

News Desk 1 11/09/2023 0

Enjoy the famous German fest from September 16-October 3, 2023 Emirates is celebrating the world-renowned German festival Oktoberfest, with traditional Bavarian cuisine and German entertainment onboard its flights to and from Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt, as well in select airport lounges, between September 16 and October 3, 2023. The Dubai-based airline is

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Fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Colombo from January 2024

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023 0

Sri Lankan capital will be Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s 39th destination Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch three weekly direct flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, effective January 3, 2024. Colombo will become the low-cost airline’s 34th destination out of Abu Dhabi. The flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport […]

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InterContinental Phuket Resort invites Middle East residents

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023 0

5-star resort is located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket InterContinental Phuket Resort, the five-star resort located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket, Thailand, is targeting Middle Eastern travellers to experience a fusion of contemporary elegance and cultural charm in a unique Asian setting. Nestled amidst lush jungle-covered hills and overlooking the Andaman Sea, the

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Ajman Tourism and City University Ajman in new pact for community services and institutional experiences

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023 0

Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with City University Ajman to establish a partnership that will enhance cooperation, knowledge and expertise exchange in community services and institutional experiences. The MoU was signed in Ajman emirate, UAE, on August 24, 2023, by Mahmood Khaleel Al Hashmi, Director General

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Qatar Airways unveils free stopover packages for Expo 2023 Doha

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023 0

Qatar Airways, the official strategic partner of the six-month Expo 2023 Doha, has begun offering complimentary stopover packages to all international travellers for the first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition to be held in the Middle East and Africa region. A collaboration between the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE) and the International Association for

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Dubai International will handle 3 million travellers in 2-week period

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023 0

Dubai Airports, the sole operator of two of Dubai emirate’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), is collaborating closely with airlines, passenger control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth airport experience for the largely expatriate travellers returning to the UAE after spending their long summer vacation

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Air Arabia flies high with a record AED459 million net profit in Q2 2023

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2023 0

Robust post-pandemic air travel and a curated growth trajectory have propelled Air Arabia to register record second-quarter (Q2) and first-half (H1) 2023 financial and operational results. The airline recorded a net profit of AED459 million during the Q2 period ending June 30, 2023, an increase of 187% compared to the AED160 million net profit the […]

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Travel International chooses Amadeus to upgrade its customer service offering and online presence in the UAE

News Desk 2 09/08/2023

Amadeus, a company dedicated to making the experience of travel better for everyone, has signed a wide-ranging, agreement with Travel International – Terminals Group, based in Abu Dhabi. Travel International is a leading travel specialist that was founded more than 20 years ago and has established itself as a company that is focused on connecting […]

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Middle East tourists visiting Moscow City makes everyone happy

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2023 0

Moscow City Tourism Committee (Mostourism), the lead governmental agency that promotes domestic and international tourism to the Russian capital, has set its sights firmly on boosting tourist inflow from the Middle East and North Africa region, especially from the six affluent Gulf Cooperation Council nations comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,