Middle East
Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat International Airport.
Deep Neural Network: Key to achieve hyper-responsive customer service
Artificial intelligence advances in greater strides making it more reliable and an attractive business solution. Over the past decade, the travel industry is keen on taking advantage of AI to perform a variety of administrative and customer service tasks.
Italy opens new visa application centre in Bahrain
The Italian Embassy, in partnership with VFS Global, inaugurated a new visa application centre in Manama, Bahrain to facilitate processing of Italian visas.
Loganair gets ‘Better Connected’ with Emirates
Scottish regional carrier Loganair has announced a new interline agreement with international aviation giant Emirates, as part of its 'Better Connected' programme.
Qatar Airways A350-1000s: “Proven outstanding reliability and efficiency”
Qatar Airways has revealed it has upgraded its order for five new A350-900s by opting to switch up to five the larger A350-1000 version instead.
U By Emaar reaches 500,000 members
Multi-tier loyalty programme U By Emaar has reached a remarkable milestone of over 500,000 members making it as one the most sought-after and fast-growing rewards programmes in the region.
Etihad Airways together with No1 Lounges debut ‘The House’ at Heathrow
Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges dubbed as ‘The House’.
Bangkok Airways: Talking shop with Thailand’s boutique carrier at 50
With Bangkok Airways hitting the big fifty in 2018, I sat down with Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, VP of sales for the Thai regional airline to discover how it has grown since its inception, plans for the future, NDC and a whole bunch more.
Lebanon’s Kurban Travel inks agreement with Sabre
Leading travel agency in Lebanon Kurban Travel signs agreement with Sabre Corporation to create an intuitive and personalised experience for its travellers.
Curio Collection by Hilton opens first property in Africa, 500th across EMEA
Hilton has announced its 500th hotel across EMEA, the Legend Hotel Lagos Airport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
What’s in up Sharjah: New attractions, hotels and more
Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirates, has a diverse landscape from deserts and mountains to sandy beaches and mangroves, making it a rich source of eco-tourism, sports and adventure experiences. With an exciting line up of new openings and developments, it seems to be promising.
Rixos Saadiyat Island: Abu Dhabi’s first all-inclusive, all-exclusive resort
Rixos Hotels has announced its fourth UAE property, a fully-integrated resort in Abu Dhabi’s ultra-chic Saadiyat Island.
Tour guide app wins at UAE’s Startup Weekend
Smart Guide, an app that acts as a personal tour guide won among other startups at the Startup Weekend hosted by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) from 27 to 29 September 2018.
Sabre’s new DACP: “Less stressful, more seamless and more personalised”
Travel tech firm Sabre Corporation launched its new Digital Airline Commercial Platform (DACP), supported by launch partners Aeroflot, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways, at the T2RL PSS 2018 in London.
Ritz Carlton’s Al Bustan Palace Oman’s grand makeover
Marking a new era in its legacy, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel reopened following a period of enhancements that includes redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed Ritz Kids experiences, and new culinary options.
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