Middle East
Hit the Slopes: Klook reveals top five ski destinations
According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.
Swissotel GM: Dubai’s tourism sector at the core of economic growth
At the helm of the five-star Swissôtel Al Ghurair, we asked Emiel Van Djik about Dubai’s economy, its revenue drivers and of course, his secret to success.
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
Ascott celebrates milestone year, targets MEA and Turkey in 2020
Service residence owner-operator Ascott wraps up a successful 2018 in key markets and looks ahead to its international portfolio in 2019 and beyond.
Hot hotel openings: AccorHotels’ Novotel Vijayawada Varun and more
In this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've included new properties from AccorHotels, Velas Resorts, Ruby Hotels, Deutsche Hospitality and Hilton.
Emirates declares war on delays
Emirates has declared a war on delays at Dubai International Airport this week by announcing the introduction of some new tech, built by the carriers own in-house development team, dubbed Hub Monitor.
RAKTDA unveils the Emirates’ new destination strategy
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has launched its new Destination Strategy 2019-2021 to further drive tourism growth.
“A place like no other”: Jumeirah opens its first eco-conscious luxury resort
Jumeirah Group has announced the opening of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort — the group’s first eco-conscious luxury property in Abu Dhabi.
Glass ceiling cracks: Sharihan Al Mashary becomes first female GM in Dubai
Emaar Hospitality Group's newest appointee at Manzil Downtown, Sharihan Al Mashary, is dubai’s first female Emirati general manager.
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features
ITL World builds on global network with Sabre Red Workspace
ITL World, a travel management company in the Middle East, has created a roadmap for the inclusion of NDC to address the industry’s current distribution limitations.
“Our hotels are thriving”: Rotana COO on 2019 and beyond
In this exclusive interview, we caught up with Guy Hutchinson, COO at Rotana, to dig deeper and find out what's brewing.
30 million pilgrims by 2030: Saudi Arabia Ministry partners with Agoda
Agoda and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) supporting the Kingdom’s vision of 2030.
Czech Republic sees over 21% boost in travel from Saudi Arabia
The Czech Tourist Authority, CzechTourism, and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Riyadh have reported an upswing in travel from Saudi Arabia in the first half of 2018.
“Majestic luxury in its purest form”: Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai opens
Kempinski Hotels has announced the much-anticipated opening of Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah.
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