WAYN has revealed the top seven dream destinations in the world as chosen by its 21 million users worldwide. The seven destinations are Indonesia, Fiji, South Africa, Dubai, India, Brazil and Turkey, all of which will fight it out for pole position in a user vote this month. The nominated destinations (both ...

Middle East, April 4, 2013

Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in an effort to augment visitors from the Middle East, UK and Europe to Australia.  As per the new strategic marketing agreement, the signatories will together invest up to A$6mn over the next three years in a range of ...

Middle East, December 17, 2012

Air France-KLM has formed of a new commercial partnership with Etihad Airways and its European partner, airberlin. The deal will see the four airlines start codeshare on a range of routes, adding five new destinations each to Air France and KLM in Asia Pacific, and 10 more European destinations for Etihad. Air ...

Middle East, October 8, 2012

How to sell Abu DhabiA guide to the destination’s top attractions and accommodation

Middle East, May 28, 2012

Emirates has revealed a major drop in profits for the 2011-12 financial year. The Dubai-based airline posted profits of AED1.5 billion (US$408 million) for the 12-month period – 72.1% lower than the record results it achieved in 2010-11. Revenues reached a new record high of AED62.3 billion last year, an increase ...

Asia Pacific, May 10, 2012

Passengers arriving into the UK are set to face delays or disruption at immigration after Border Agency staff announced a strike. Workers are set to walk out for 24 hours from midnight (0001 BST on 10 May) in a row over changes to its pension scheme. According to the Evening Standard, ...

Asia Pacific, May 9, 2012

Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, the branded restaurant division within the Jumeirah Group, continued its global expansion with the signing of two license agreements, one with affiliates of the EQ Group to open 27 noodle house restaurants across Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and another with EKY Asian Cuisine SRL to ...

Middle East, April 28, 2012

The US$8 billion investment by British Airways' into customer offerings, will witness its refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is now complete. The refurbishment allows premium customers and eligible Executive Club members to relax in even more comfort before their flight. The Lounge has a modern yet comfortable feel complemented ...

Middle East, April 28, 2012