Middle East
Etihad arrives in a “breathtakingly beautiful part of the world” for the first time
Etihad Airways said “hola” to Barcelona for the very first time this morning, when the carrier launched the virgin flight of its new service from Abu Dhabi to the capital of Spain’s Catalan region.
The rise of Danang and Centara’s unique place in the heart of it
Vietnam’s coastal city Da Nang has exploded as a tourist destination. Recent years have seen visitor numbers steadily rising with nearly seven million visitors packing their sun lotion, goggles and bathing suits to check out the city’s sumptuous beaches, rich heritage as well as dig into the nation’s famously toothsome cuisine -- an increase of 19% on 2016’s figures.
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the end of an era…
The cheapest and most expensive capital cities in the world revealed
Cuba Holidays has compiled an index of all the cheapest capital cities based on a variety of factors that come into play when considering a holiday.
CzechTourism: 2018 to end with significant rise in outbound travellers
A statement from CzechTourism has revealed that travel from the UAE to the Czech Republic grew by over 18% in the first half of the year.
Building upon legacy: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
We caught up with Jeremy Canivet, newly-appointed DOSM at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, about what’s new for 2019 and raising the bar in luxury hospitality.
Aviation roundup: ARKIA receives first A321LR, 10 new routes and Sunrise’s new tech
There are no dull moments in the aviation sector as airlines continuously debut or add flights due to the increasing demand of passengers to reach every nook and cranny of the world.
Rotana to manage a new five-star hotel in the Republic of Zambia
Rotana has signed an agreement with Grandview Hotels and Resorts to manage a new five-star hotel in the Republic of Zambia.
Qatar Airways updates seasonal routes with more flights and upgraded aircraft
Qatar Airways has announced the return of its recently-launched direct seasonal routes with more flights and upgraded aircraft on two routes from May 2019.
Gartner’s top 10 strategic tech trends for 2019
Gartner, Inc. has revealed some of the strategic technology trends that will have far-reaching effects in various industries and companies need to explore.
Expedia maps otherworldly destinations that should be on your bucket list
Expedia has created an interactive map that showcases 29 otherworldly destinations, from Patagonia’s marble caves to the rock formations of Cappadocia.
Hilton celebrates 50th hotel in the UAE with dual brand signing
Hilton has announced its 50th hotel in the UAE with the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Corniche Residences and Conrad Marjan Island Resort.
82 hotels by 2021: Lemon Tree Hotels to plant first property in Dubai
Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, has signed its first Lemon Tree Hotel in Dubai.
MBLM report says ‘Brand Intimacy’ on a downward trend for the UAE
Branding specialist, MBLM, has revealed that 'Brand Intimacy' in the hospitality and theme parks category is on a downward trend for the UAE.
How Indian travellers can rescue Middle East’s tourism goals
For decades, the lure of tax-free gold and cheap flights made the Emirates and particularly Dubai a hot favourite with Indians. While the stringent norms in Middle East, safety concerns and the rise of low-budget famaily destinations in South east Asia dented this popularity to some extent, a Colliers International research states: tourist arrivals from India into the GCC have witnessed constant progression year on year.
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