Middle East
Check in from the skies: Waldorf Astoria arrives in Dubai’s financial hub
The highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has officially opened its doors, joining two other Waldorf Astoria
Saudi hospitality market top performer in MENA region
Despite a drop in earning across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) hospitality sector in May, Saudi Arabia’s hotel
Etihad unveils Dreamliner on Dublin route, increases frequency
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased frequency on its Dublin to Abu Dhabi route
Emiratis boost tourist traffic into Turkey
UAE nationals continue to travel to Turkish cities in rising numbers. As per latest figures released by the Turkish Cultural
Executive decision: Qatar Airways splash USD1billion on corporate fleet
Qatar Airways revealed its massive order for 18 Gulfstream aircraft during a ceremony at the White House on 9 July 2019
Simple, Agile and Open: Amadeus’ SVP of Airlines R&D opens up about new philosophy
A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune to be invited to spend a few days in Istanbul,
UAE to waive off tourist visa fee for travellers under 18
In a bid to position itself as a family destination this summer, the UAE is offering a new fee waiver.
Madrid witnesses highest drop in hotel prices this summer
Hotel room rates are witnessing a major drop in most popular European destinations this summer. This was revealed by global
Cruise news: Luxury island-hopping, exclusive discounts and more
On our cruise radar this week, look out for exclusive discounts, luxury cruises, island-hopping adventures in the Maldivian paradise and more.
Global Investment in Aviation Summit 2020: “Attracting the most important international companies to the local markets”
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the launch of the second edition of the Global Investment in Aviation Summit
Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club announces summer savings
Qatar Airways’ Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is now providing its valued members with an exclusive offer as part of
Etihad launches Dreamliner services to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flights on its daily scheduled services to Shanghai. Robin Kamark,
THAI arranges 15 special flights for Hajj
Thai Airways International (THAI) has arranged special flights for Thai Muslims to attend the Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with
SalamAir launches new Abu Dhabi-Salalah service
Oman’s homegrown airline SalamAir has launched a thrice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, allowing travellers from the UAE to
Etihad upgrades aircraft on key Asian routes
Etihad has added capacity to several of its key Asian routes, adding larger aircraft onto its flights to Chengdu, Seoul
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