Australia based La Vie Hotels & Resorts has announced its foray in the Middle East with the signing of La Vie Garden Hotel & Apartments in Dubai. It also marks the launch of the…

With the joy of the holiday season comes indulgent feasts with loved ones and sometimes a bit of holiday weight. As we make a resolution to get fit in the new year (once again!), this…

With footprints in 20 countries around the world, CG Corp Global, a multinational conglomerate from Nepal, has now forayed into Dubai and is a major shareholder in the recently launched…

As the travel and tourism industry remains a pillar of many GCC economies, executives at Amadeus have previewed some of the emerging technologies and business models that will lead to…

Expedia has announced that the USA, UK and France are the leading source markets for travel to Dubai.According to Expedia Group data taken from Q3 2019, the UAE remains a popular choice…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah, the fourth Hyatt-branded select service property in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new hotel…

Dubai International and Dubai World Central have announced that they reached an important milestone on their journey towards neutrality by achieving Level 3 (Optimisation) of the…

Chinese tourists to Dubai can now get instant VAT refunds at Dubai Airports via the We Tax Refund on the WeChat Mini Programme, launched by Chinese tech giant, Tencent and international…

Hotels in Dubai witnessed significant growth in demand (room nights sold) in August but performance levels remained low due to pressure from increased supply. This was revealed by STR…

Vistara, full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai.The emirate is the carrier’s second…

In order to strengthen relationships with travel agents and tour operators, to boost Indian arrivals to Dubai as part of the 2019 marketing strategy, the Department of Tourism and…

British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September.The airline took delivery…

TFest, a new event concept from Private Luxury Events, is expected to lure over 500 of the world’s most influential luxury travel buyers and exhibitors to Nasimi Beach at Atlantis, The…

Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume. The…

Strengthening its position as a premier international cruise destination, Dubai concluded its 2018-2019 cruise season with a record increase of over 51% in cruise tourist footfall and a…

Dubai-based flydubai has announced plans to launch flights to Krabi in Thailand and Yangon in Myanmar, expanding its network to Southeast Asia. The new daily flights are codeshared with…

Dubai is renowned for its strict laws around the purchase of alcohol but now the rules are being relaxed for tourists. Travellers who enjoy a tipple can now purchase their own alcohol in…

In a bid to further boost British tourist arrivals, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held a series of strategic meetings with UK-based tourism and…

Solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) destinations, Dubai has retained its first position in Top 10 meeting…

UNIGLOBE Travel has expanded its network in the Middle East with the addition of UNIGLOBE Bahwan Travels in Muscat, Oman and UNIGLOBE Nasser Air Travel in Dubai, UAE.“At UNIGLOBE,…

flydubai has unveiled its inaugural service to Naples (NAP) and has become the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai. With up to five flights a week,…