Middle East
Dubai Tourism Vision 2020: Meraas launches the Hala China initiative
Dubai-based investment company Meraas, along with Dubai Holding and DXB Entertainments, released details of their new collaboration, Hala China this week.
In Dubai, two new Central Hotels are better than one
Central Hotels is ready to double its inventory of keys in Dubai next month with the opening of two hotels – Royal Central The Palm and Canal Central in Business Bay.
Qatar Airways announce codeshare with revamped Air Italy
Following Qatar Airways' 2017 purchase of 49% of Meridiana and its subsequent relaunch as Air Italy in February of this year, the Middle Eastern carrier has announced a new codeshare between the two airlines.
World’s largest Warner Bros. indoor theme park to open in Abu Dhabi
Opening its doors on July 25th, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will join Yas Island’s list of world-class entertainment venues.
IHG signs agreement to debut Holiday Inn Express in Saudi Arabia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Express Inn in the Kingdom.
Dubai luxury residence will be the tallest tower on Jumeirah Beach
Address Residences Jumeirah Resort + Spa is now offering customers to be part of its vibrant location with the launch of its new luxury residence.
Leading Indian DMC moves to capitalize on growing Dubai MICE
Indian DMC leader Tamarind Global has made its first international MICE move, opening operations in Dubai. They have already have built out a strong Dubai and GCC footprint with their tours business and bringing their MICE capabilities to Dubai make sense.
Roseate Hotels & Resorts to expand in the fast-growing ME market
India-based hotel chain Roseate Hotels & Resorts is scouting for acquisition opportunities to establish its luxury footprint in the fast-growing Middle East market.
Queen Elizabeth 2 emerges as floating luxury hotel in Dubai
Queen Elizabeth 2 opens its doors to the public as the latest must-see tourism destination in a city renowned for its world-class attractions.
Caesars Entertainment and Meraas to open two Caesars Hotels in Dubai
Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Meraas Holdings have announced an agreement to manage two luxury hotels and a beach club at the Meraas’ Bluewaters Island development in Dubai.
Israel Tourism targets 100,000 Indian travellers for 2018
Cashing in on the record breaking numbers of Indian tourists heading to Israel during 2017 -- an impressive growth of 31%, the Israel Ministry of Tourism has launched its new summer campaign in India to attract travellers during the peak travel season to the country from April to June.
Emaar Hospitality and ARADA to open hotels in Sharjah’s AED24 billion lifestyle hub
In a significant move that will boost the hospitality sector in Sharjah on the Arabian Gulf, Arada has signed a AED24 billion management deal with Emaar Hospitality Group, to launch three new hotels in the Aljada community.
Marriott International signed over 30 projects in the Middle East and Africa
Marriott International has big plans ahead: in the next five years the company will increase its portfolio in the region by 50%, debut additional brands, and add 30,000 new jobs.
Qatar Airways announces investment in JetSuite, Inc.
The national airline of the State of Qatar and one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, Qatar Airways, announced today its minority stake in JetSuite, Inc., a U.S. private aviation company.
Etihad’s fuel reduction equals 850 Abu Dhabi to London flights
Committed to a goal of fuel efficiency and a carbon neutral footprint of fifty percent of 2005 levels by 2050, Etihad have announced they slashed 195,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions during 2017.
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