Jazeera Airways to fly to Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru
Jazeera Airways has launched two new routes to the cities of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) and Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore) in India.
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Jazeera Airways to fly to Xian, China from 19 Sept
Jazeera Airways has announced its first route to China with the launch of direct flights to Xian. The airline will be operating the new route starting 19 September, initially with a flight…
Jazeera Airways selects RateGain for AirGain tech
Jazeera Airlines has selected RateGain's AirGain product to dynamically adjust prices with real-time, accurate, and high-quality airfare data.
Kuwait Airways to operate 13 daily flights for FIFA World Cup
Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Razouqi said that the carrier’s holidays offices and the call centre would offer packages – that would include flights and tickets to the World Cup matches, starting…
Kuwait temporarily stops issuing visas for families of expats, tourists
The Kuwait authorities have stopped issuing entry visas, to family and tourists, until further notice, local media reported.
Kuwaiti emir Sheikh Sabah dies at 91, new ruler named
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah has died aged 91, on Tuesday, according to the emir’s office statement.
UK visa services resume in four Middle East countries
From 28 June, UK Visas and Immigration has begun a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh) and the UAE (Abu…
VisitBritain unveils annual destination training roadshow in Middle East
In a bid to showcase the offerings of the country in the Middle East, VisitBritain hosted its road show in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It is focused on inspiring visitors to explore…
Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait opens doors
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait that also marks the group’s debut in the country.
Laurent A. Voivenel, senior vice…
Qatar Airways to display Airbus A350-1000 and Gulfstream G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show
Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…
Emirates to showcase crowd-puller flagship A380 at Kuwait Aviation Show 2020
Emirates will showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020. Visitors to the show will be able to tour the popular…
Jazeera Airways to launch daily flights to London
Jazeera Airways, a Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, has announced plans to start flying daily to London from 27 October, serving the British capital in a new A320neo aircraft.
This will be…
IndiGo announces flights to Jeddah, Dubai and Kuwait
IndiGo has announced six new flights to the Middle East to enhance international connectivity. Effective from 25 July and 5 August, the airline will launch daily non-stop flights…
5 reasons why Cyprus is the GCC’s destination this summer
GCC travellers looking to escape the region’s escalating summer heat should look no further than the idyllic island of Cyprus for their summer vacation destination, according to Savvas…
Lights out: Studio M Arabian Plaza switches off electricity for Earth Hour
Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments, announced its successful participation in Earth Hour -- the world’s largest grassroots environmental action event.
VFS Global to manage Germany visas in Kuwait
The German Embassy announced the opening of a new visa application centre in Kuwait in a move aimed at bringing greater efficiency to visa application processing services and enhanced…
Malta Tourism Authority targets Middle East travellers
Malta Tourism Authority is trying to attract more travellers from Middle East countries by opening a promotion office in United Arab Emirates.
FCM broadens its footprint in the Middle East
FCM Travel Solutions, the corporate travel division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced new partnerships with GoFly in Algeria and Travel Club Travel & Tourism in Kuwait,…
BackHotel Lite – Roiback pocket booking engine already present in five countries
BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…
Jazeera Airways Unveils New Brand Identity
August sees Jazeera Airways celebrating the launch of an exciting new era for the Middle East’s first private airline, with the official unveiling of a new logo and an updated website
The…
Oman Air denies bomb threat, confirms passenger death
Oman Air has denied a report that one of its aircraft was diverted due to a bomb threat.
A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that one of the Omani national carrier's flights had been…
Jet Airways goes wide on series of routes
India's Jet Airways is increasing seat capacity on several routes with the introduction of its wide-bodied aircraft.
Airbus A330s will be deployed on routes connecting Mumbai with…
Kuwait Airways launches direct flights to four destinations
Kuwait Airways has launched direct flights to Bangkok, Rome, Paris and Manila as part of its new schedule of timings, frequency increases and rise in number of destinations.
The new…
Kuwait’s Action Hotels signs deal for new Oz property
Kuwait-based Action Hotels has signed a deal to develop its latest property in Australia - a US$69 million four-star hotel at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Action Hotels…
New Four Seasons for Kuwait
Luxury hospitality operator, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and international retail franchise operator, Alshaya, have revealed plans to open a Four Seasons hotel in Kuwait.
Located in…
Azerbaijan keen to grow presence in GCC markets
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan recently concluded its roadshows in Qatar and Kuwait.
The roadshows were aimed at strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and the…
Netherlands opens a new visa application centre in Kuwait City
The Netherlands have recently opened a new visa application centre in Kuwait City.
The new facility was launched by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Kuwait is the…
Kuwait looks to enhance its tourism industry
Tourism in Kuwait will soon get a shot in the arm. Recent statistics suggest that the country is looking to invest in its travel and tourism sector which is forecasted to grow by 4.3%…
Kuwait Airways reveals new baggage policy
Kuwait Airways has revealed changes to its baggage policy 'Baggage made simple' under which all its routes will operate on a piece concept basis.
According to Muscat Daily, the new…
Struggling Kuwait Airways confirms 1,350 redundancies
Kuwait Airways has retired 1,350 Kuwaiti nationals in the last 24 months as it attempts to cut costs and return to profitability by 2019, according to a report by Reuters.
The…
Etihad Airways launches ‘The Residence’ for Kuwait travellers
Etihad Airways recently announced its decision to launch ‘The Residences’ for passengers from Kuwait.
The Residence feature a living room, double bedroom, and separate ensuite shower…
BA offers more options to Kuwaiti travellers
A recent survey conducted by British Airways in Kuwait revealed that taking part in fun-family oriented activities, visiting historical landmarks and discovering entertainment venues are…
VFS Global opens Czech Republic visa application centre in Kuwait
VFS Global recently announced opening of the visa application centre for Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kuwait.
Applicants for visas to the Czech Republic can now submit visa…
Hotel performance dips in MEA: STR Global
The recent hotel performance report for the Middle East and Africa region reported negative results in three key performance metrics for August 2015. The report was compiled by STR…
Four Seasons charts out its GCC openings
Four Seasons recently reported the expansion of its global footprint.
The brand has announced 12 new openings currently scheduled in late 2015 and 2016, including several first-time…
Kuwait Airways expands its India presence
Kuwait Airways will launch direct flights to the Indian cities of Ahmedabad and Bengaluru.
Commencing in early September, the Gulf carrier will operate three weekly flights on the…
Jumeirah Messilah attains the Green Globe Certification
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa recently attained the Green Globe certification in recognition for its sustainable practices.
Energy and water usage at the hotel is monitored…
Jazeera Airways charts 11% increase for May 2015
The Kuwait Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently released its report for May 2015.
The report for Jazeera Airways stated that the airline’s operational performance…
Kuwait prepares for Emerging Airports conference
Kuwait has begun preparations for the launch of Emerging Airports Conference and the accompanying exhibition (EACE).
The general manager of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation,…
First flight for Air Arabia Jordan
The first Air Arabia Jordan flight departed its base at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on Monday.
The airline’s inaugural flight to Kuwait City was marked by a ceremony…
New offerings at Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait
In an effort to enhance its customer offering, Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait recently unveiled series of upgrades and facility enhancements.
Beginning May, these updates will include:…
One million tourists focus for Kuwait at ATM
Kuwait’s goal of welcoming one million tourists will be their focus at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015 as the Government’s current five-year plan for travel and tourism sector development…
Sixt expands its services to Kuwait
Sixt recently announced its intent to expand its international network to Kuwait.
The company will cater to customers at the international airport as well as in the centre of Kuwait…
Kuwait’s new airport expansion looks bleak
A committee in Kuwait's public works ministry has recommended that all bids to build a new terminal at the country's international airport be rejected, as reported by KUNA.
In…
Jazeera Airways posts 10% increase for December 2014
Recent statistics released by Jazeera Airways for December 2014 state that the airline showed a 10% increase in total flown passengers from December 2013, and an on-time performance of…
Pegasus increases flights to Kuwait
Pegasus is set to increase its flights to Kuwait to eight weekly in April, 10 weekly in May and double daily as of July 2015.
Passengers will have the option of twice daily flights on…
Mövenpick Kuwait attains green globe certification
A consistent focus on sustainable activities has reaped rewards for Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait.
The property recently received its Green Globe certification for the fourth year in a row.…
Jazeera Airways reports positive operational performance
The month of September ended on a positive note for Jazeera Airways which reported a five percent increase in total flown passengers from September 2013 and an on-time performance of…
Jazeera Airways partners with Nuqat
Jazeera Airways recently partnered with Nuqat to be the official carrier for the Nuqat Creative Conference. The conference is being held under the theme – ‘The Missing Link: Practicing…
Action Hotels, Accor ink management agreement
Action Hotels Plc inked a hotel management agreement (HMA) with Accor Group for a third hotel in Kuwait. The agreement for the 160-room four-star Novotel property was signed by Action…
Gulf ministers discuss ways to boost tourism
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) president Prince Sultan bin Salman will lead the Kingdom's delegation to Kuwait. This is the first constituent meeting of Gulf…
Jazeera Airways clocks 26% increase in pax traffic
Jazeera Airways recently reported a 26% increase in its total passenger number for August, and an increase in number of passenger routes.
The airline also reported a 19% increase in…
Mandarin Oriental grows Middle East pipeline
Mandarin Oriental is set to expand its presence in the Middle East with its first property in Dubai.
Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeriah 3, Mandarin Oriental Dubai is scheduled…
Cebu Pacific continues long-haul expansion
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken two major steps in its long-haul expansion plan, with the launch of flights to Kuwait and the arrival of a new wide-body aircraft.
The new Kuwait route…
Jazeera Airways reports profits in operational performance
Jazeera Airways recently released its July 2014 operational performance report, which shows an increase in flown passengers on routes serving Istanbul, Cairo, Jeddah, Sharm El Sheikh and…
Kuwait Airways to buy 10 Boeing 777 jets
Kuwait Airways plans to buy 10 Boeing 777 jetliners, as reported by Al Qabas yesterday. The report, citing unnamed sources, said that the KAC Board of Directors has issued a directive…
Cebu Pacific expands long-haul network
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will soon launch flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Dammam and Riyadh, as the carrier expands its long-haul network from one to six destinations over the next six…
Gulf Air boosts Kuwait service
Gulf Air will increase flights between Bahrain and Kuwait from 40 to 42 flights per week. The carrier's decision to add frequencies followed an increase in passenger demand between the…
Kuwait endorses 50 Hajj operators
Kuwaiti authorities have accredited 50 Hajj operators this year who have all met official requirements.
“We urge all those who plan to perform pilgrimage this year to register with…
Jazeera Airways opens four exclusive gates at KIA
Jazeera Airways Group inaugurated four new gates at Kuwait International Airport (KIA). The gates are exclusively operated by the airline. The new gates are part of the airline's…
Cebu Pacific adds Sydney in long-haul expansion
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled the latest phase of its long-haul expansion, with more flights to the Middle East and the launch of its first ever services to Australia.
Following…
Jazeera Airways profits rise
Jazeera Airways recently released its April 2014 operational performance report which reveals an increase in flown passengers on routes serving Istanbul, Jeddah, Bahrain, Alexandria,…
Jazeera Airways’s fleet expansion
Jazeera Airways Group recently took delivery of its Airbus A320 aircraft. This brings its total fleet number to 15 aircraft. The new aircraft was directly placed into operation.…
Shurooq concludes its GCC showcase
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently concluded its roadshow in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. These road shows formed part of its strategy to not only strengthen…
MERS cases spike through April and May
The number of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) cases is spiking, taking the global infection rate to 571 confirmed cases, including 171 deaths, since April 2012.
The World Health…
IFA Hotels, Tijaria launch US$50 m vacation club
IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) has come together with Kuwait-based Tijaria to launch a vacation club business priced at US$50 million
Talal Al-Bahar, chairman and Group CEO, IFA…
Kuwait unveils future projects
Kuwait has a total of seven airports, four of which have paved runways. The country is planning to invest US$698.5 million in redevelopment of Kuwait International Airport (KIA). The…
Marriott expands Residence Inn footprint
Marriott International plans to expand its mid-tiered brand - Residence Inn, in the GCC countries, according to Diane R Mayer, the brand’s vice-president and global brand manager, as…
Jazeera Airways raises the stakes in Istanbul
Jazeera Airways will increase flight frequency to Istanbul this summer and migrate services to the main city airport early next month.
The low cost carrier will shift its Istanbul…
Travelport strengthens Kuwait presence
Travelport announced its intent to partner with Eternity Travels in Kuwait, thereby strengthening its position in the region.
The multi-year deal will see Eternity Travels migrate a…
RJ boost Kuwait service
In light of increasing demand for traffic between Amman and Kuwait, Royal Jordanian will increase frequency of its flights to Kuwait, from 10 weekly flights to 14 (two daily flights).…
Kuwait Airways takes on 25 Airbus aircraft
Kuwait Airways in a bid to expand its fleet strategy and global presence has firmed up an order for 25 aircraft from Airbus. The order includes 10 A350-900 and 15 A320neo family…
ATM witness stronger presence from Kuwait
Kuwait is raising awareness of its tourism-related developments at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The exhibitors for this year’s event include Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and…
Jazeera Airways charts 16.7 m profits
Jazeera Airways Group recently announced a net profit of KWD 16.7 million for 2013.
Jazeera Airways chairman Marwan Boodai said, “The year 2013 was an eventful year. We were able to…
Jazeera Airways reports operational performance
Jazeera Airways released its November 2013 Operational Performance Report, which shows that the airline had an on-time performance (OTP) of 95.92%. As per statistics from Kuwait's…
Jazeera Airways charts an increase in passenger performance
Jazeera Airways recently released its operational performance for October 2013. The airline reported an on-time performance (OTP) with a performance of 94.55%. As per statistics from…
Alshamel Travel acquires TMS contract for US Embassy
Alshamel Travel has acquired the contract to provide travel management services to the US Embassy in Kuwait. In recent months, the Company started providing the embassy with a team of…
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana keen on boosting India presence
A team of general managers from across eight Rotana properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait are headed for an India sales mission starting today. The three-day sales mission is…
Jazeera Airways announces 23% YTD net profit
Jazeera Airways Group recently announced a record year-to-date (YTD) net profit of KD14.1 million.
Jazeera Airways Group chairman, Marwan Boodai, said: “Despite the political unrest…
Privatisation of KAC may take longer than expected
Kuwait Airways has been forced to delay the arrival of new planes because the government has failed to approve the airline's budget, as reported in Kuwait Times. The airline (KAC) had…
Jazeera Airways, Travelport ink global content partnership
Travelport and Jazeera Airways recently renewed their global full content agreement. The new agreement will ensure Travelport GDS users have accessible content from the airline in…
Anthony Worrall
How the year has been panned out for the Crowne Plaza London – The City?
The year has been good so far. However, it is important to highlight that our owner is the Galadari family,…
Lufthansa celebrates Kuwait service
Lufthansa is celebrating fifty years servicing Kuwait and just last year, just last year the passenger numbers between both countries climbed above 100,000 passengers.
The airline…
Jazeera Airways to connect from DWC
Jazeera Airways will soon be operating two weekly flights from Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central (DWC). This is in addition to ongoing flights to Dubai…
KLM celebrates Kuwait success
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) recently marked 50 years of scheduled passenger services to Kuwait.
The service began in September 1963 and has linked Kuwait to the rest of the world.…
GCC cyclists gear up for Britain
GCC cyclists have recently taken off on a cycling trip across the British countryside. The trip is part of VisitBritain’s ‘Dunes to Dales’ initiative launched in the GCC, this summer.…
Jazeera Airways reports 21% passenger traffic
Jazeera Airways announced its August 2013 operational performance report, which shows a 21% increase in passenger traffic. As per statistics from Kuwait's Directorate General for Civil…
Balsamico opens at The Regency
Balsamico, Kuwait's first Italian restaurant has opened at The Regency. The restaurant’s interior has hand painted walls with paintings. The restaurant serves à la carte and is open for…
KIADF 2013 plans get underway
The plans for the next Kuwait International Airport Development Forum (KIADF) 2013 are underway. The event has already established association with the National Aviation Services (NAS)…
Marriott Group looks to expand presence in Kuwait, Mideast
Marriott International will pursue its global expansion strategy with a special focus on the Middle East and Africa region, said Vladimir Dabbah, vice president global sales, Middle East…
Rayomand Choksi
What has been the growth to Titlis from the Middle East market?
Mount Titlis entered the Middle East market seven years ago with the opening of the office of the Switzerland Tourism…
flydubai commences operations from new terminal in Kuwait
flydubai recently moved its eight daily flight operations from the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport to the Sheikh Saad Al Abdallah General Aviation Terminal. The move to the…
Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre planned for Kuwait
In an effort to tap into the growing business segment, Millennium and Copthorne Hotels signed agreement with Gulf Real Estate Development House Company KSC.
The agreement will…
Kuwait Airways could postpone Airbus deal
Kuwait Airways is reportedly considering postponing and order to buy 25 new aircraft from Airbus.
The state-owned carrier plans to focus on leasing rather than purchasing, according…
Jazeera Airways Group on profit mode
Jazeera Airways Group recently announced a net profit of KD3.9 million for the second quarter of 2013. The company had previously announced a net profit of KD3.6m for the first quarter. The…
Jazeera Airways’ witness positive operations results
Recent statistics revealed by Jazeera Airways for June 2013 stated that the airline was leading across routes serving Beirut, Amman, Sharm El Sheikh, Assiut, Luxor, Sohag, Dubai and Bahrain.…
Jazeera Airways’ adds 61 more flights
Jazeera Airways recently announced an addition of 61 flights to its summer schedule.
The additional flights boost frequencies on routes to Jeddah, Dubai, Amman, Luxor, Assiut, Sohag,…
Jazeera Airways relishes performance report
Jazeera Airways noted a 91% on-time performance rating, according to statistics released in its April 2013 Operational Performance Report as ranked by the independent US-based OTP tracker…
Kuwait Airways, Microsoft Kuwait ink enterprise agreement
Kuwait Airways and Microsoft Kuwait recently inked an agreement under which the airline will implement the Microsoft technologies. This will include deployment of Lync, SharePoint, Exchange,…
Jazeera Airways Group secures US$90m aircraft funding
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), DVB Bank, and Jazeera Airways Group (JAG) announced a US$90 million commercial facility for funding JAG's aircraft purchases.
This is being done…
SummerFest Abu Dhabi kicks off in Kuwait
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) rolled out its SummerFest Abu Dhabi promotion in Kuwait.
“We have a single, focussed aim,” said Mubarak Al Nuaimi, director…
Best Western debuts in Kuwait
Best Western International has launched its first hotel in Kuwait - Best Western Mahboula. The new 18-story hotel will feature a selection of business and leisure facilities.
The…
Chic Outlet witness 40% growth from Middle East
Value Retail, developer and operator of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping Villages in Europe announced its first quarter 2013 results for Middle East, which shows an increase in sales by 40%…
Jazeera Airways adds new Airbus A320 aircraft
Jazeera Airways Group took delivery of a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing the total number of its fleet to 13 aircraft.
The new aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Kuwait and…
Jazeera Airways’ fleet expansion
Jazeera Airways Group announced it will take delivery of a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft from Toulouse, France early next month, bringing the total number of its fleet to 13 aircraft.…
Jazeera Airways maintains growth momentum
Jazeera Airways recently revealed its January 2013 Operational Performance Report which showed that the airline carried increasing passengers on key routes that include Amman, Beirut,…
CaliBurger to open in Kuwait and Iraq
CaliBurger has signed a franchise agreement to begin operations of CaliBurger restaurants in Kuwait and Iraq. The franchisee, Ali Hashem, will have rights to open multiple units in Kuwait…
Turkish Airlines announces boost in Kuwait operations
Turkish Airlines recorded a growth in passenger traffic of 67% from Kuwait during 2012 compared to 2011.
Riding on this growth, the airline showcased its expansion announcing a…
GCC airports prepare to meet future leadership challenges
With spirits sky high about multi-billion dollar airports expansion programme, the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are increasingly exploring the airport leadership challenges and…
GNTO’s ‘Dallal fi Almania’ 2013 taps into families
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) recently concluded its road show ‘Dallal fi Almania’ (Feel Good in Germany) 2013 which was held in partnership with Lufthansa German Airlines. …
UK’s GCC travel trade workshops get underway
Britain is a major beneficiary of outbound travel from the Gulf region with visitors spending AED5.5bn in Britain from January to September 2012, already a 7% increase over the total spent…
Revived Messilah Beach Hotel set to open
The four-decade old Messilah Beach Hotel which is a common name in Kuwait is soon to undergo a revamp.
The hotel will be opening as the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa this…
Nasair launches Riyadh to Taif
nasair launches its first flight from Riyadh to Taif and receives its first flight from Kuwait.
This new service comes in response to demand of Nasair customers in each of Taif, Riyadh…
BritAgent launched in Qatar
Post a successful implementation of the BritAgent online training program in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, VisitBritain has launched the program in Qatar.
The tourism authority wants…
British Airways boosts Kuwait capacity
British Airways has increased summer capacity on its Kuwait route by more than 20% as part of the airline's ongoing investment in the country.
The increase in capacity has been made…
Yas Island lures Kuwaiti visitors
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi recently showcased its entertainment offering during a special event held in Kuwait City.
The attraction highlighted its enhanced line-up of new exciting…
Kuwait’s US$13bn Infrastructure investment to boost tourism
Tourism in Kuwait is on the verge of a positive trend following, the country’s US$13 billion investment in its transport infrastructure. This is driving its tourism sector, according to…
Dnata selected to represent Club Med in the region
Dnata has been appointed the exclusive general sales agent (GSA) for Club Med holidays across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Founded in 1950, Club Med offers premium…
Jazeera Airways launches rights issue
Jazeera Airways Group announced that its rights issue of 178 million shares will launch today 17 December, to raise the company's capital by 74% to KD42mn.
Shares are available to existing…
Airport security crucial for region’s expanding airports
Airports across the GCC are gearing up to cater to increasing passenger numbers.
The growth has also given rise to increased security dilemmas and a growing demand for more efficient…
QAIA passenger traffic up
Airport International Group (AIG responsible for the rehabilitation, expansion and operation of the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), announced that October has registered an increase…
Boeing secures major 737 order
Boeing has confirmed a major order for its B737 MAX aircraft.
Kuwait-based aircraft leasing company ALAFCO has finalised an order for 20 B737 MAX 8s valued at US$2 billion at current list…
Kuwaiti Airways, JorAMCo expand partnership
Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (JorAMCo) and Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) have expanded their business cooperation by renewing the maintenance general trade agreement.
Under the…
Tourism from GCC soars to Turkey
Turkey has witnessed an unprecedented increase in tourists from UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar especially during summer and Ramadan time this year.
According to official statistics of…
Kuwait posts 1.8% decline in occupancy performance
The wider impact of the on-going political stalemate in Kuwait has impacted the demand from major market segments.
This was revealed in the year-to-date figures from the HotStats survey…
Medical tourism showcase by Germany
The German National Tourist office (GNTO) along with its affiliate in Dubai will be conducting a three-day medical tourism workshop across key markets such as Kuwait, Doha and Abu Dhabi.…
Urbano expands presence in Turkey and GCC
Jumeirah Restaurants LLC has signed two franchise agreements that will see Urbano, the Italian restaurant concept that is at Souk Al Bahar in Dubai, open soon in Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and…
Jazeera Airways gets approval for rights issue
Jazeera Airways Group announced that an Emiree decree has been issued in approval of the company's decision to raise its capital by 91% to KD42m through a rights issue of 200 million shares…
Jet Airways enhances Gulf connections
Jet Airways will radically enhance connectivity to the Gulf region with the introduction of additional services in October.
From 18 October, the carrier will launch its new Mumbai-Sharjah…
Hertz Kuwait rolls out new website
With online shopping across the Arab world booming, growing numbers of car rental users in Kuwait are expected to turn to the Internet for domestic and worldwide bookings. Riding on this…
Airport Bridge removal major step in Jahra Road Project
The Airport Bridge located on the Jahra road - so called for its intersection with Kuwait's airport road - stood high since the year 1978 as one of the significant infrastructural transport…
Mobile apps lead in booking for Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways revealed that 8.5% of total bookings in June were generated through mobile booking apps.
According to industry insiders, mobile booking apps typically generate between 0.5%…
Jazeera Airways announce US$9.2 million Q2 profit
In a recent development, Jazeera Airways Group announced a net profit of US$9.2 million (KD2.6 million) profit for Q2 of 2012, making the quarter the company's eighth straight quarter of…
MENA region occupancy increase: STR Global
The recent data released by STR Global revealed that the Middle East/Africa region reported mostly positive performance results in June 2012. The region's occupancy increased 8.7% to 58.2%…
Alshamel Travel introduces Omrah packages
Alshamel Travel for Ramadan has introduced its all new Omrah package. Promoted in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the package is offering Alshamel customers travel services starting…
Jazeera Airways gains market share
In a recent report issued by Kuwait's Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA), Jazeera Airways is gaining momentum on routes between Kuwait and Amman, and between Kuwait and the…
ALAFCO take on 20 Boeing 737 MAXs
The Kuwait Airplane Leasing Company (ALAFCO) announced a commitment for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s valued at US$1.9 billion at current list prices. This announcement was made at the Franbough Air…
Zurich introduces range of travel insurance products
Zurich recently announced a range of travel insurance products tailored to meet specific needs of UAE residents. The UAE has been chosen by Zurich as the launch market of its new travel…
Jazeera Airways leads on Kuwait-Amman route for April 2012
Jazeera Airways recently announced its April 2012 operational performance report, which disclosed that the airline witnesses a 96.52% on-time performance for the month. As per the report…
Jazeera Airways introduces on board duty-free shopping
Jazeera Airways recently introduced on board duty-free shopping service on all 19 routes which includes luxury items, gifts, perfumes, travel gadgets, memorabilia, and high demand products…
Value Retail targets a 60% growth from the Middle East market
Value Retail, the developer and operator of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages has aggressive plans for the Middle East market. With the first quarter of this year showing a strong…
Jazeera Airways launches self-check-in service
Jazeera Airways has recently launched a self-check-in service at Kuwait International Airport. The self-check-in service can be operated from the kiosks that allow passengers to check-in,…
Jet Airways adds capacity on Kuwait-Mumbai route
Jet Airways will enhance connectivity between Kuwait and Mumbai with the introduction of a second frequency four times a week to Mumbai. The launch of this second service will be effective…
Middle East air traffic gains pace for April’12
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for April showing that total passenger demand rose 6.1% while freight demand was 4.2% down on April 2011.…
Mövenpick Hotel and Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait implements non-smoking policy
Mövenpick Hotel & Resoda'a has implemented a new non-smoking policy which includes the hotel's four restaurants and lounges and all public areas. From now on, smokers can light up only…
VIVA unveils branded Jazeera Airways aircraft
VIVA unveiled its newly branded Jazeera Airways aircraft. The company collaborated with Jazeera Airways to brand one of its aircrafts to take the VIVA brand around the region in an…
Sharjah kicks off road show in Kuwait
Sharjah Tourism hosted its first GCC road show this year in Kuwait with partners from the region's tourism and hospitality sector in attendance at JW Marriot in Kuwait City. The Authority…
Hotel Show gains momentum
The Hotel Show 2012 this year witnessed participation from over 450 suppliers and consultants across 45 countries representing 13 international pavilions. The event also attracted over…
Southern Sun Middle East kicks off GCC road show
In an effort to strengthen its positioning in the region catering to leisure and business travellers alike, Southern Sun Middle East has embarked on a GCC roadshow with Emaar Hospitality…
Sharjah rolls out plans for road shows in Kuwait and Qatar
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will be conducting its road shows in Kuwait City and Doha on May 27th and 28th respectively. These road shows are part of its…
Region’s occupancy a mix for April 2012
The Middle East/Africa region reported mostly positive performance results in April 2012 when reported in US dollars, according to data compiled by STR Global. The figures for April show…
The Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City announces expansion plans
Marriott Kuwait Hotels announced its expansion plans and commitment to developing the hospitality sector in Kuwait. Kuwait Marriott Hotels will add to its existing portfolio of properties in…
Philippines’ DoT targets high-end tourists
The Philippines announced the launch of its new tourism campaign 'It's more fun in the Philippines' targeting the Middle East high-end market.
This initiative was riding on the growth of…
Carlson Rezidor optimistic about ME region
The Rezidor Hotel Group’s financial report for Q1 showed a like-for-like RevPAR increase of 10.8% for the Middle East region, driven by a growth in occupancy. Saudi Arabia and the UAE…
Airport Show 2012 forecasts multi-million dollar deals
The business growth opportunities in the MENA region pertaining to the global aviation industry will be discussed and debated at the forthcoming Airport Show-2012, scheduled to take place in…
Northern Ireland looks to double overseas visitors by 2020
Northern Ireland has lined up a series of events through its ni2012 campaign to enhance tourism into the country. Key projects include the Titanic Signature project and everything to do…
Gulf Air’s summer bonanza offers 3000 bonus miles for new members
Gulf Air launched a new promotion for its Falconflyer programme. Under the promotion, new members, who enroll before May 31st, will earn 3,000 bonus miles once they complete one trip in…
MENA chain hotels witness positive growth: HotStats
Hotels in Jeddah saw a 30% surge in profits during the month, according to the latest HotStats survey of full-service hotels in six MENA cities by TRI Hospitality Consulting. March was a…
Etihad Airways launches 96-hour world sale
Etihad Airways is offering up to 25% off air fares from 26 markets around the globe.
The fares are applicable on Coral Economy and Pearl Business Class bookings made between May 1st and May…
Ceasar’s Entertainment launches trade initiative
Building on the importance of the Middle East market, Ceasars Entertainment has launched a series of announcements for the region. The first is the travel trade initiative promoting the…
Hotel Missoni Kuwait launches Arabic website
Hotel Missoni Kuwait has launched its Arabic website. The new website is in line with the new bold design and user-friendly format launched in English earlier this year. The new website can…
Travelport introduces developer network programme
Travelport has recently introduced the Travelport Developer Network to independent software developers in the Middle East, with the aim of co-developing new and innovative solutions for…
Marriott International inks third Residence Inn by Marriott
Marriott International, Inc announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Family United General to manage the Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City, a 143-unit quality tier property…
Saudi Arabian markets lead GCC’s RevPAR growth in Q1: STR Global
During the first quarter of 2012, the major markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reported mixed results in revenue per available room (RevPAR) following mostly positive…
Millennium & Copthorne announce six new Copthorne Hotels
Millennium & Copthorne have recently announced that the opening of six new Copthorne hotels, bringing the total number of Copthorne Hotels in the Middle East to eight. Accounting for…
Abu Dhabi witnesses 17% growth for Q1 of 2012
Abu Dhabi has seen double-digit growth in both hotel guests and guest nights in the first quarter of this year compared to last. According to Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority…
UAE better positioned for tourists than Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
Global Investment House (Global) reported that the UAE is better positioned to capture more tourist arrivals than Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as reported in Times of Oman. The UAE's investments…
Jumeirah Group expands Asia presence
The Jumeirah Group is expanding its sales presence in Asia with the appointment of a Beijing-based sales manager and a partnership with Heavens Portfolio as sales and marketing…
Jumeirah Group rolls out 2012 GCC road show
Jumeirah has announced its GCC roadshow to engage directly with regional travel trade partners, share with them exclusive insights into Jumeirah Group's upcoming summer promotions and…
Etihad Airways offers 20% summer discounts
Etihad Airways has launched its 'Up, Up and Away' sales promotion, offering Coral Economy Class at special pre-summer fares of 20% off. The promotional fares are available for purchase…
Jazeera Airways launches online gift vouchers
Jazeera Airways has launched a new online gift vouchers service, making it the first airline in the region to offer such an option.Benefits of purchasing an online voucher include email…
Jazeera Airways reports bumper second quarter
Jazeera Airways Group has reported second quarter (Q2) net profits of KD2.2m, up from a net loss of KD4.7m in Q2 2010, making Q2 2011 the Group's fourth consecutive profitable quarter since…
Kuwait hotel occupancy rates decline in April: report
Al Taameer Real Estate Investment Company has published its MENA hospitality report update for June, which found hotel occupancy rates in Kuwait declined 3.0 percentage points YoY to 57.0%…
Kuwaiti firm invests landmark NYC property
Kuwait-based IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) has secured US$240 million in funding from Kuwait Real Estate Company (KREC) and United Investments Portugal (UIP) for its new YOTEL New York…
Sabre opens new office in Kuwait
Sabre Travel Network Middle East has announced the opening of a new office in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The office, which is located in Kuwait's Al-Qibla district, is fully equipped with modern…
Jazeera Airways boosts Cairo route
Jazeera Airways has confirmed it will increase the frequency of its Kuwait-Cairo route from 10 flights per week to 21 flights per week starting 16 June.With the expansion of the route,…
Kuwait bans five nationalities
Kuwait has taken the unprecedented move of banning nationals from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan from entering the country. The ban, which media reports attribute to "difficult…
Travelport signs GDS deal with Jazeera Airways
Travelport and Jazeera Airways have signed a full content agreement that will provide Galileo-connected travel agents in Kuwait with access to fares not available through any other global…
Kuwait Six Senses Spa confirms opening date
Six Senses Spa at Hotel Missoni Kuwait will open its thirteen treatment rooms on 25 May. The Spa will be conveniently located on the second floor of the hotel and will have a limited number…
Travelport stages Middle East distributor’s conference
Travelport recently hosted its annual Middle East distributor's conference, with the company sharing its vision and strategy for the future with its distribution partners from across the…
Jazeera Airways secures Cairo landing rights
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority has granted Kuwaiti low-cost airline Jazeera Airways landing rights for Cairo, after a long-running dispute over the carrier's budget pricing…
New report finds rising regional occupancy rates
Hotel occupancy in Kuwait stood at 55.0% in January 2011, up 3.0 percentage points compared to the same period last year, according to a new report published by Al Tameer Real Estate…
Hotel Missoni Kuwait officially opens
The Rezidor Hotel Group has officially opened Hotel Missoni Kuwait in collaboration with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni. The unique property featuring 169 rooms is Rezidor's second…
Daily Kochi-Kuwait City services start today
Kuwait Airways will begin international services between Kuwait city and Kochi today. The daily Airbus A310/A300 flights took-off this morning from Kochi at 5.15am. The new service will…
Kuwait Airways launches Kochi route
Kuwait Airways will today launch daily flights from Kochi, India to Kuwait City.The flights, which depart Kochi at 5.15am local time, will provide passengers with onward links to…
Jazeera, Kuwait Airways come to Wataniya’s aid
Following its financial collapse, Wataniya Airways has confirmed that guests stranded in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, with return tickets to Kuwait can use their tickets to fly on Jazeera Airways…
Safir Hotels holds annual meeting for GMs
Safir Hotels & Resorts has staged its annual general managers meeting at the Safir Hotel & Residences in Fintas, Kuwait. Spearheaded by the group's CEO, Helmut Meckelburg, the…
Wataniya Airways launches Alexandria flights
Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's premium service airline today began a regular service to Alexandria, The Pearl of the Mediterranean, Egypt's second largest city and recently nominated as the…
Oman Air sees 31% rise in passengers
Oman Air has reported that it saw a 31% increase in passengers in 2008.
According to airline statistics, the Muscat-based carrier served 1.98 million passengers last year, compared with…
Wataniya Airways starts commercial flights
Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's full-service luxury airline, has completed its first scheduled flight. The Kuwait-Dubai service departed Sheikh Saad terminal on Sunday morning.
"Today marks…
Quarter of new passenger jets destined for the Middle East
A quarter of the world's new passenger planes are on order with Middle Eastern airlines, Gulf News has reported. The figure was revealed by Sheikh Ahmad bin Saeed al Maktoum, President of…
