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Emirates offers its passengers Christmas cheer this December

News Desk 1 06/12/2023 0

Festive meals and snacks are provided on select routes Emirates, the Dubai-based supercarrier, is making this festive season a memorable experience for its passengers around the globe. The airline is turning December into a month-long festive celebration, offering a touch of Christmas to its

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Middle East leads post-pandemic global tourism recovery

Arnold Pinto 04/12/2023 0

Global tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels International tourism is set to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, with the Middle East, Europe and Africa leading the recovery. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer, the Middle East continues to lead the recovery […]

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Sustainable tourism observatories meet to transform the sector

News Desk 1 29/11/2023 0

INSTO members assess tourism impact in 11 areas In the lead-up to COP28 being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December 12, 2023, members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) met at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) headquarters in Madrid, Spain, to exchange insights on the importance of governance, participatory approaches and

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UNWTO workshop focuses on dynamic tourism communications for Africa

News Desk 1 16/11/2023 0

3-day event held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The Madrid-based World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) brought together top tourism and travel practitioners from 20 African countries to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a development pillar. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa

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How to spend 5 days exploring New York City

News Desk 1 10/11/2023 0

The Big Apple offers travellers a range of experiences New York City beckons travellers from all corners of the world with its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and endless array of experiences. A city that never sleeps, it is impossible not to fall in love with the vibrant energy and endless possibilities that New York has […]

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Air Arabia to fly between Sharjah and Giza from December 6, 2023

Arnold Pinto 23/10/2023 0

Giza to become LCC’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), will launch a passenger-only route between Sharjah emirate in the UAE and Giza city in Egypt with effect from December 6, 2023. The new route will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with five weekly flights. […]

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What goes into that coffee cup with Emirates airline

News Desk 1 30/09/2023 0

October 1 is International Coffee Day Ahead of International Coffee Day on October 1, 2023, let us look at how Dubai-based Emirates airline serves an array of artisan coffees on its flights to 140 global destinations and at its airport lounges. The supercarrier serves more than 17 tonnes of coffee onboard its flights annually. It […]

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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 open-minded when choosing a travel destination. UNWTO announced the new initiative at the

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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 […]