Tourism 365 launches Capital Holidays in 2023
Abu Dhabi-based leading travel and tourism entity, Tourism 365, part of ADNEC Group and its subsidiaries, announced at ITB that Etihad Holidays and Capital Holidays, the fully-fledged tour…
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Experience Abu Dhabi unveils incredible experiences for summer
Experience Abu Dhabi will be revealing its new summer offer at ITB Berlin this week (7th – 9th March), showcasing to the world that one summer isn’t enough to visit the destination and its…
Now fly Etihad direct from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon
Etihad Airways is expanding its European network this summer with the introduction of a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2 July, 2023.
Now fly IndiGo between India and Middle East
IndiGo will be operating new daily flights between Abu Dhabi-Hyderabad, Chennai-Muscat, and Abu Dhabi-Chennai, from 26 March, 2023.
SMK Tennis annual tournament returns for its 13th edition
SMK Tennis Academy, an exclusive members-only training school in Abu Dhabi dedicated to raising the visibility and impact of the sport in women, announces the return of its annual…
Saadiyat Island: UAE’s gem of pristine beaches
If you are looking for enriching experiences in the UAE’s capital, look no further than Saadiyat Island. Abu Dhabi’s leading beach destination.
Abu Dhabi launches authentic Emirati experiences with local guides
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has created a list of seven authentic Emirati cultural experiences visitors are recommended to try on a visit to the…
Nobu Residences, Hotel & Restaurant on Saadiyat Island to open in Abu Dhabi
Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, and Aldar Properties (PJSC), one of the real estate developers and managers in the UAE, announce plans to create the Nobu Hotel,…
Ladies’ Day returns for one bonus event on 11 Nov
Back by popular demand and for one day only, ladies can catch Yas Waterworld’s bonus Ladies’ Day event this 11 November.
DCT Abu Dhabi signs strategic partnership with Hotelbeds
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) has today announced a partnership with Hotelbeds, global leaders in the TravelTech space, to encourage travel agents to promote Abu…
Tadweer conducts school awareness program in Abu Dhabi with ESE and ADEK
The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) is conducting a school awareness program in Abu Dhabi under the theme “reusing waste is artistic and fun”.
Air Arabia to fly direct Beirut to Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia and Saad Travel celebrated the opening of a new flight route between Beirut and Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Airports reveals new corporate identity
The new corporate identity, reinforced by a redefined purpose, mission and set of organisational values, emphasises future growth plans for Abu Dhabi Airports.
Pixoul Gaming to open in Al Qana on Friday, 4 Nov
Pixoul Gaming, Abu Dhabi’s most anticipated VR and Esports gaming destination, will open at 7 pm on Friday, 4th of November at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi’s unique tourist and lifestyle waterfront…
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight linking Abu Dhabi & Guangzhou
Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.
Agoda rolls out ‘Champion Deals’ for football fans
Agoda has observed a 26% increase in searches for stays in Dubai and a 20% increase across the wider region (Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Manama) as Indian fans…
Fly direct Abu Dhabi to Moscow with Air Arabia from 18 Nov
The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport in Russia with a frequency of five flights weekly, starting from 18 November 2022.
Vistara begins nonstop flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
Vistara has launched its inaugural flight between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Air Arabia to fly Abu Dhabi to Kuwait from 31 Oct
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a new route from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City.
Etihad launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the…
Tadweer collects 1,860,000 tons of waste in Abu Dhabi in six months
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) has processed more than 1,860,000 tons of waste, including 88,382 tons of medical and hazardous waste, and handled 50,000 pest control requests…
Etihad to increase flights to New York from 15 Nov
Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Travel guidelines that you need to check as Abu Dhabi opens for tourism
Following the successful implementation of stringent precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, Abu Dhabi has started welcoming international tourists again, from today
Abu Dhabi tourist attraction breaks two Guinness World Records titles
CLYMB Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, is awarded with two Guinness World Records titles
Scream if you want to go faster: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi launched
Following our story two weeks ago revealing the imminent opening of the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, it has now been announced that the Yas Island based attraction is now open and welcoming…
Yabba Dabba Doo: Warner Brothers World Abu Dhabi launches in July
In just under two weeks, on 25 July, the anticipated indoor theme park Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, will fling open its doors to the general public for the first time, inviting guests to…
Rotana brings culture and luxury to Saadiyat
The Rotana brand was launched with the opening of their first property, the Rotana Beach Abu Dhabi in 1993. This beach property has served as both a brand and a home market icon. 25 years…
Abu Dhabi: What’s new?
Abu Dhabi has a range of openings for this year including attractions and hotels. Here's a round up of what's in store.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Miral – the developer behind…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
China Southern pens partnership with Etihad
China Southern Airlines has formed a new codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways.
Effective immediately, the new agreement will see China Southern place its 'CZ' code on Etihad's…
Louvre Abu Dhabi to open in 2017
Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to visitors this year, though an official opening date is yet to be announced.
The Jean Nouvel-designed building will be the first branch of the Louvre to…
First quarter of 2017 brings record growth to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has achieved a record 4% rise in the number of hotel guest arrivals over the first three months of the year in comparison to the same period in 2016.
The UK has made a…
Etihad Airways doubles A380 service to New York
Etihad Airways has introduced its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on its second daily service between the UAE capital and New York JFK.
All 14 weekly flights between the two cities are now…
Record season for cruises in Abu Dhabi
Demand for voyages originating in Abu Dhabi from luxury lines Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises has led to a record-breaking season for the Abu Dhabi cruise industry.
Celebrity…
Record-breaking season for the Abu Dhabi cruise industry
Demand for voyages originating in Abu Dhabi from luxury lines Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises has led to a record-breaking season for the Abu Dhabi cruise industry.
Celebrity…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Premium PAL goes non-stop on Middle East routes
Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…
Etihad to fly largest aircraft to Paris
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Abu Dhabi-Paris route this summer.
The double-decker jet will operate one of the…
India gets new Saudi links with flynas
Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…
Jet goes double daily on capital route
Jet Airways has introduced a second daily flight between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, the respective capitals of India and the UAE.
The new service, flight 9W212, is already underway,…
Etihad adds peak season flights to the Maldives
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch additional flights to the Maldives during the peak summer period.
Between 1 July and 17 September 2017, the airline will operate four…
Etihad creates NZ connections via Hong Kong
Etihad Airways has entered into a new partnership to provide passengers with new travel options between Europe, North America, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
The Gulf carrier has expanded…
Jet boosts Abu Dhabi with multiple new flights
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to launch a series of new services connecting India and Abu Dhabi.
Beginning 2017, Jet Airways will add a second daily flight to the UAE capital from…
Final call for GTA’s triple point offer in Abu Dhabi
GTA has issued a final call for travel agents to participate in its ‘g shop rewards’ campaign for Abu Dhabi.
The campaign ends on 31 October 2016, meaning that members of the g shop,…
Virgin Australia spreads wings east and west
Virgin Australia has revealed plans to revise and expand its long-haul routes, both east across the Pacific and west across the Indian Ocean.
Commencing in 2017, the airline will…
China Eastern plans to fly to Abu Dhabi
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch to flights to Abu Dhabi.
According to its application with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the carrier…
Etihad creates new bridge to Venice
Etihad Airways will expand its Italian network this autumn with the launch of a new direct service to Venice.
Effective 30 October 2016, Etihad's flights will replace Alitalia's…
Etihad to launch second A380 flight to NYC
Etihad Airways will add a second daily Airbus A380 service to New York next summer.
Effective 1 June 2017, the UAE's national carrier will replace the Boeing 777 it currently deploys on…
Revenue slump for Abu Dhabi hotels
Abu Dhabi hotel profits per room dropped 6.9% year on year in May, according to the latest figures by HotStats.
Efforts by properties across the emirate to reduce overheads were not…
Etihad upgrades Australian routes with newest aircraft
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Australian network with the deployment of new aircraft to two destinations.
The UAE-based airline’s Airbus A380 will touch down in Melbourne today (2 July…
Air India Express links Delhi with UAE
Air India Express is launching new direct flights connecting Delhi with two UAE cities: Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The airline commenced daily direct flights between Delhi and Dubai on…
Lemon Tree plans to expand in UAE
Lemon Tree Hotels is planning to operate eight properties in the UAE within the next three years.
The midscale hotel operator is looking at hotels and serviced apartments in Abu…
Gold Medal offers agents all-inclusive Abu Dhabi holiday
Gold Medal is giving agents the chance to win one of three holidays to Abu Dhabi including flights, accommodation and an impressive line-up of activities and experiences.
In…
Minor signs twin Anantara and Avani hotels in Abu Dhabi
Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has continued to expand its portfolio in the UAE with the signing of a dual Anantara and Avani hotel project in Abu Dhabi.
The new Anantara Jebel Dhanna and…
Abu Dhabi relishes Pacific World Global Destination Index Report
Results from the annual global Destination Index, compiled by DMC, Pacific World have identified Abu Dhabi to be among the top cities in EMEA for incentives and conferences.
The research…
AmericInn Hotel and Suites plans Middle East expansion
AmericInn, the largest mid-scale hotel brand in central United States, is expanding internationally with at least 20 new hotels to be opened across the Middle East and the Indian…
UK ranks as Abu Dhabi’s top inbound European market
The UK ranked as Abu Dhabi’s number one European inbound tourism market and third-largest overall in 2015, according to new data from Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu…
Etihad’s Dreamliner spreads wings with five new routes
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to five more destinations in 2016.
With five new B787-9s due to join the airline's fleet over a seven-month period from…
Etihad adds more flights to the Philippines
Etihad Airways will add three new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila next year.
From 1 May 2016, the airline will increase the route’s frequency from 14 to 17 weekly flights,…
UAE to increase flights to Australia
The UAE and Australia have signed an agreement that will see a significant boost in flights between the countries.
It is hoped the move will see an increase in tourism between the two…
Etihad’s A380 to arrive in New York next month
Etihad Airways has confirmed that its Airbus A380 aircraft will start flying to New York a week earlier than planned.
The airline will deploy the new double-decker aircraft on its…
Jet expands South African codeshare
Jet Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA).
With immediate effect, passengers will be able to book through Jet for SAA's services from Abu Dhabi…
Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore.
The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…
Etihad launches second daily Melbourne flight
Etihad Airways’ second daily flight to Melbourne will launch on Saturday.
The new service, EY462, will depart Abu Dhabi at 1030 and touch down in Melbourne at 0605 the next day. The…
ORTG debuts Abu Dhabi booking site
Isle of Man-based travel company Online Regional Travel Group (ORTG) has launched its latest destination travel website with full booking capability.
FlyAbuDhabi.co.uk is a…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Zurich
Etihad Airways has introduced its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Abu Dhabi–Zurich route.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, Peter…
Abu Dhabi leads in tourism attractions
Recent surveys reported that Abu Dhabi is growing in its status as a leading tourism hub.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has been ranked by TripAdvisor as the world’s fourth most…
Etihad flies Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has launched a new non-stop service to Brisbane using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight departed Abu Dhabi at 2200 on Monday evening and will touch…
Etihad flies A380 to Sydney
Etihad Airways has launched its largest and most luxurious aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the Abu Dhabi-Sydney route.
The double-decker aircraft will touch down in Sydney on Monday…
Etihad’s full-year profits jump 52%
Etihad Airways has posted a strong set of financial results for 2014.
The UAE's national carrier generated net profits of US$73 million last year, 52.1% higher than the US$48m it…
HolidayMe.com introduces ‘Pay in Cash’ feature
Holiday booking portal HolidayMe.com, has launched the ‘Pay in Cash’ payment facility, the first company to do so in the region.
The option is currently available on all hotel, holiday…
Etihad adds fourth daily Bangkok flight
Etihad Airways will add a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok from 1 July 2015.
Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new service will depart the UAE capital…
Jet Airways pens new partnership with airberlin
Jet Airways has entered into a new codeshare agreement with airberlin.
The arrangement will see Jet place its 9W code on airberlin’s daily flights to Berlin and Dusseldorf, from Abu…
Jet connects more Indian cities with Abu Dhabi
Jet Airways has enhanced its links with Abu Dhabi, with the launch of three new routes to the UAE capital.
On 29 March 2015, the Indian carrier launched new services to Abu Dhabi from…
Al-Othaim Group launches Faby Land
Al-Othaim Leisure and Tourism Co., has launched Faby Land at Deerfield's Town Square, Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Faby Land has been designed to provide an entertainment experience for…
Fairmont announces its first Bahrain property
The Fairmont Hotels & Resorts along with Bahrain Real Estate Investment (‘Edamah’) announced the development of a new 215-room luxury resort in Bahrain.
The new property is…
Etihad’s Dreamliner debuts on Dusseldorf route
Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday, on the Abu Dhabi-Dusseldorf route.
The first flight, numbered EY23, departed the UAE capital at 0215…
Etihad retimes US flights for better South Asian connections
Etihad Airways has announced a number of changes to its North American flight schedules, intended to enable more convenient connections for passengers in the Indian sub-continent.…
Around-the-world solar flight to launch from Abu Dhabi
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse have revealed Abu Dhabi will be the launch site for their around-the-world by solar powered plane…
Etihad’s A380 launches on London route
Etihad Airways' brand new Airbus A380 aircraft took off on a commercial flight for the first time on Saturday morning, on the route from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
The…
Etihad goes double daily to Melbourne
Etihad Airways will continue its expansion in Australia next year with the launch of a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne.
Commencing on 1 August 2015, the additional…
Etihad closes year with landmark double delivery
Etihad Airways has ended 2014 on a high, by unveiling its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in Abu Dhabi.
The doors to the airline’s two new flagship aircraft,…
Yas Island has China on its target
Yas Island has China on its target. According to Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA), in the first two months of 2014 alone, the UAE Capital saw some 22,577 Chinese travellers…
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth to call into Abu Dhabi
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will make her maiden Abu Dhabi next week. The AED 2billion (US$ 560million) Queen Elizabeth will dock at Zayed Port as part of her 2014 World Cruise.
The…
GAS partners with Abu Dhabi Airports
The Global Aerospace Summit (GAS) is gearing up in full steam. The event scheduled to be held from today 7 April 2014 for two days will witness participation from over 1000 C-level…
Etihad lands in Jaipur
Etihad Airways commenced its daily service between Jaipur and Abu Dhabi yesterday (o2 April).
The airline will operate this service with an Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class…
ADIA posts 15.6% increase
Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 15.6% increase in passenger traffic for February 2014 as compared to 2013. Recent statistics showed that 1,411,881 passengers used the airport, growing from…
Abu Dhabi occupancies on overdrive for February
Abu Dhabi’s 149 hotels and hotel apartments saw a 33% jump in guests for February compared to 2013 with occupancy reaching 81% - a four percent rise. Figures just released by Abu Dhabi…
ADAE 2014 witnesses 35% more business
The recently concluded Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014 played host to 16,900 visitors and 175 exhibitors from local, regional and international companies. The business generated at the show was…
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers charts 63% increase in events
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers has had a busy events season in 2013 with 708 events. The hotel reported a 63% increase over the previous year. The property’s share continued to see an…
St Regis’s suspended presidential suite unveiled
Innovation is the key to sustainability and this is showcased well by St Regis Abu Dhabi. The hotel recently unveiled the Abu Dhabi Suite, suspended between Nation Towers’ 48th and 49th…
GIBTM 2014 witnesses strong growth
Abu Dhabi is gearing up to cater to over 300 MICE professionals at the forthcoming eighth edition of the Gulf Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings Expo (GIBTM) 2014. The event is…
MICE boost for Abu Dhabi tourism
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry has reported a significant uplift in its MICE and business events bookings. As per statistics, the trend is supposed to continue this year.
This segment…
Access Abu Dhabi expanded
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways are expanding the Access Abu Dhabi trade engagement programme. The new expansion covers five new markets this…
Jet commences Bengaluru-Abu Dhabi service
Jet Airways has commenced its first international flight to the Gulf, from Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi.
The airline will operate Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft on this route.…
Etihad posts third straight annual profit
Etihad Airways has posted its third straight profitable year.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier generated net profits of US$62 million in 2013, 48% higher than the US$42m profit it made in…
Abu Dhabi hotels get off to a positive start
Recent statistics released by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) stated that the Emirate’s 149 hotels and hotel apartments had a great to 2014 with soaring…
Royal Jet’s operational base planned for 2015
Royal Jet in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced that the planning and development of its integrated base at Al Bateen Executive Airport is underway. As per plans, the…
Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan inaugurates ADAE 2014
The Abu Dhabi Air Expo was inaugurated by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and a member of the executive council.…
ADAE 2014 set for opening
The Abu Dhabi Air Expo is all set to open tomorrow at the Al Bateen Executive Airport. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
ADAE 2014 garners more participants
Preparations are being undertaken aggressively at the Al Bateen Executive Airport in line for the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014. The event is being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza…
Saadiyat Island beaches reopen
The beaches on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi recently reopened after being closed for a few days due to a minor oil spill, as reported in Gulf News.
“All access to the beaches on…
Royal Jet participates in ADAE 2014
Royal Jet is all set to participate at the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014 on 25-27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport.
The private jet operator will be…
Qatar Executive showcase at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Qatar Executive will be showcasing its offerings at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo. The event is scheduled to take place from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Qatar…
ADIA closes Jan 2014 with 14.5% pax growth
Passenger growth at Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) has marked double digit increase with a 14.5% rise for January compared to 2013.
The airport’s passenger statistics show…
TCA Abu Dhabi established IDC for Al Ain
Al Ain and the Abu Dhabi Eastern region last year welcomed some 311,640 guests into hotels and hotel apartments– which was a nine percent rise on 2012.
The guests delivered 640,957…
Qasr Al Hosn festival showcases Emirati–themed activities
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority recently announced today the details of the activities for the Qasr Al Hosn festival. The list includes public programme of workshops,…
GIBTM 2014 gains momentum
Preparations for the forthcoming GIBTM is underway with announcement on new exhibitors, innovative showcase features, major regional buyers, enhanced education programme and networking…
Air Expo 2014 participants on the rise
The Air Expo 2014 scheduled to be held at Al Bateen Executive Airport is gaining momentum with its participants list. The show which is slated for 25-27 February 2014 is fast being…
SITA bids for ADAC contract
SITA is bidding to extend its contract to provide IT services at Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) to the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB).
Hani Al Assaad, SITA president for Middle…
Abu Dhabi’s MTB call on retail tenders
Abu Dhabi Airports’ Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) has opened bids from commercial partners. The company mentioned that its subsidiary company Abu Dhabi Duty Free has launched its…
Abu Dhabi Duty Free closes 2013 on a high
Abu Dhabi Duty Free closed the last year on high. Retail revenue recorded AED 912.7 million (US $248 m), an increase of 13% compared to 2012, according to Abu Dhabi Airports. The month…
Knowledge dissemination at GIBTM 2014
‘Knowledge is power’ will be the highlight for the forthcoming GIBTM event in Abu Dhabi. The organisers have announced the 2014 GIBTM Knowledge programme, scheduled to take place at the…
ADIA reports 12.4% up on 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports reported that for 2013 passenger figures grew strongly throughout the year with figures up to more than 16.5 million, a 12.4% rise on 2012. Aircraft traffic has, in…
Abu Dhabi hotels witness 18% rise in guests for 2013
Abu Dhabi’s hotels have recorded a profitable year in terms of guest arrivals, guest nights, length-of-stay and revenues. As per recent figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture…
MV Adonia makes maiden visit at Zayed Port
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) welcomed the first time visitor MV Adonia at Zayed Port. The cruise ship is the sixth of ten scheduled maiden calls in the present cruise season.
The…
Jet boosts Abu Dhabi route
Jet Airways has announced the launch of two new international flights from South India to Abu Dhabi.
The airline will launch its maiden flight from Benglauru to Abu Dhabi as well as a…
Abu Dhabi plans UK agent roadshow
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority will host an agent roadshow next month for UK travel agents to push for more upscale hotel guests this year.
The London roadshow on 5…
Phoenix Reisen makes maiden call at Zayed Port
Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi welcomed the maiden call by boutique German cruise operator Phoenix Reisen and its MS Artania flagship.
The arrivals of the nine-decked Artania launched a…
Abu Dhabi reports surge in occupancies: HotStats MENA
Abu Dhabi hotels reported a surge in performance with occupancies touching 85% in November whilst Kuwait hotels experienced a 67% jump in profits. The statistics were reported by…
TCA Abu Dhabi unveils Qasr al Hosn fort conservation
The restoration team preserving Abu Dhabi’s historical structure has for the first time revealed the essential nature of its ongoing work. The work is being conducted at Qasr al Hosn,…
Jet Airways announces Abu Dhabi-Chennai flights
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of a daily flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, effective 16 January
2014.
The flight 9W525 will depart Abu Dhabi at 1045 and arrive into…
ADIA registers a 9.8% increase in passenger traffic
Abu Dhabi Airports revealed its traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport for November 2013. As per the report, the airport registered a 9.8% increase in passenger traffic,…
Zayed Port witness growing maiden calls
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has recorded a number of maiden calls at Zayed Port, this cruise season. The number of cruise liners visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time has doubled…
Third edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo witness 20% increase
The third edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 will be held at Al Bateen Executive Airport. The authority will be hosting the general aviation exhibition from 25-27 February 2014. To…
Premier Inn opens at ADIA
Premier Inn hotel recently opened at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The hotel was officially inaugurated by Abu Dhabi Airports chairman, HE Ali Majed Al Mansoori, and HE Eng Mohamed…
UAE, Andorra ink consultation and tourism MoUs
Foreign ministries of the UAE and Principality of Andorra recently inked two initial memoranda of understanding (MoU) on bilateral consultations and joint cooperation in tourism.
The…
Abu Dhabi Airports, Plaza Premium Lounge enter partnership
Abu Dhabi Airports has recently partnered with Plaza Premium Lounge Management Limited (PPLML) for renovation, management and operation of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s hotel and…
Cavalia forays into the Middle East at Qasr al Hosn festival
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority will showcase the Cavalia’s Middle Eastern debut at Qasr al Hosn Festival 2014. Cavalia at Qasr al Hosn is an innovative multi-disciplinary…
Etihad to fly daily to Perth
Etihad Airways will launch flights to Perth next year.
Commencing on 15 July 2014, the new service will operate daily, direct from Abu Dhabi, using a 262-seat, two-class Airbus…
Abu Dhabi working to become world class cruise line destination
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is keen to develop and showcase its cruise offerings. In this regad the company held a familiarization tour around Zayed Port. The tour was part of a wider…
Abu Dhabi to get permanent cruise terminal
Concept designs are being drawn up for a permanent cruise terminal in Abu Dhabi, it has been announced.
Speaking at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum earlier this week, His…
Qasr Al Hosn festival gets underway
The Qasr Al Hosn festival will soon get underway in the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
Etihad commences major Indian expansion
Etihad Airways has commenced major expansion of its Indian operations, following the approval of 24% investment in
Jet Airways.
The airline will use Abu Dhabi has a global hub…
Mobility access at ADIA
In an effort to enhance passenger experience Abu Dhabi Airports is further enhancing the airport’s accessibility by offering golf carts to passengers with wheelchairs.
The golf carts…
Hala Abu Dhabi expands product portfolio
Hala Abu Dhabi has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of tours and safaris services in UAE. The product range includes a range of city tours and desert safaris which…
Abu Dhabi bullish about Indian market
Abu Dhabi is bullish about the growth prospects from the Indian market.
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) will roll out its biggest road show delegation…
Bahrain Tourism banks on MICE
Bahrain’s tourism recovery is being buoyed by significant growth in its MICE sector. This is evident from statistics which show that the amount of exhibition space booked at the Bahrain…
Sanjeev Kapoor takes ‘Signature’ restaurant to Abu Dhabi
Indian Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will open ‘Signature’ super fine dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
Speaking during the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Kapoor said the restaurant will…
ADIA traffic up 10.1%
Abu Dhabi Airports recently released Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) traffic report for the month of September 2013. Over 1.3 million (1,369,051) passengers travelled through the…
Abu Dhabi to showcase Volvo Ocean Race at WTM
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and its key stakeholders will be strongly promoting the Emirate to the UK market.
“Many of these products are brand new to…
Visitabudhabi iPhone app gives information on the move
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) launched its official destination iPhone app. The mobile guide offers visitors a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate online and…
ADNEC targets the US MICE market
In an effort to tap into the US MICE market, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) recently participated in the third edition of IMEX America. The event witnessed…
Al Bayt Baytak opens in Abu Dhabi
In a bid to showcase its cultural tourism proposition, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) officially…
Abu Dhabi Airports launch Al Eqla’a program
As part of the Absher government initiative for training and employing UAE Nationals, Abu Dhabi Airports has rolled out the ‘Al Eqla’a’ train-to-hire programme through Abu Dhabi…
Abu Dhabi Airport’s MTB sets up base
Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced the placement of the first buttress for the main structural steel arches of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB). This live presentation was…
Korean Air expands Etihad codeshare
Korean Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways to include six new destinations.
In the second phase of cooperation between the two carriers, Etihad will place its…
ADAC inks agreement with Avaya
Abu Dhabi Airports and Avaya recently announced the signing of a ten-year partnership to enhance the company's customer-facing and internal workforce capabilities across its operations.…
GIBTM bullish on MICE investment
The Gulf Incentives, Business, Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from 24-26 March 2014. The event will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition…
EcoCity World Summit comes to Abu Dhabi in 2015
The EcoCity World Summit will be held in Abu Dhabi in 2015.
The event is being hosted by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) in conjunction with the Environment…
Abu Dhabi witness GCC visitor growth
Abu Dhabi witnessed an increase in visitor arrivals from the GCC market in August. As per figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), there was a 144%…
Brand revitalisation for Abu Dhabi Duty Free
Abu Dhabi Airports have received a fresh and revamped brand. The new brand signifies commitment to travelers from around the globe. The new logo takes its inspiration from the…
Abu Dhabi revs up intra-regional tourism
Abu Dhabi is on a major drive to boost inbound intra-regional tourism. The authority will be hosting the biggest GCC destination familiarisation trip. Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture…
PAL returns to the Middle East
Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumed flights to the Middle East this week, with the launch of a new service between Manila and Abu Dhabi.
The national carrier welcomed a brand new Airbus…
ADIA witness 18.5% passenger growth
Abu Dhabi International Airport’s recent traffic report revealed that over 1.5 million (1,538,632) passengers travelled through the airport in August 2013. This was a significant growth…
City Seasons Abu Dhabi opens its club lounge
City Seasons Al Hamra Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated their Club Lounge.
The new lounge is located on the 16th floor offering visitors a host of benefits. The guests receive hot and…
Abu Dhabi to target Italian market
Abu Dhabi is keen to tap into the Italian market. The eight-strong Abu Dhabi delegation will be headed to Rimini in Italy next month to participate in the 50th edition of TTG Incontri…
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi open for business
The Capital recently witnessed the grand opening of the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi in the presence of local dignitaries, VIPs along with Dusit International’s executive team.
The…
Jannah hotel opens on Eastern Mangroves
The Eastern Mangroves Suites were recently launched in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Thanoun Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and…
Abu Dhabi Airports gets sporty
Abu Dhabi Airports announced a partnership agreement with Al Ain Football Club. As per the agreement, Abu Dhabi Airports will be strategic partner of Al Ain Football Club for three years,…
Abu Dhabi gears up for major events
Abu Dhabi will soon host two major international meetings initiatives. The two events are C&IT Middle East Forum and International Association of Professional Congress Organisers…
ADIA passenger traffic up 4.8%
Recent statistics from Abu Dhabi Airports Company stated that Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) witnessed a growth of 4.8% in passenger traffic in July 2013, compared to July 2012.…
Abu Dhabi pushes for more Chinese tourists
Abu Dhabi welcomed 23,618 Chinese hotel guests in the first seven months of 2013, up 36% over the same period last year. The emirate is expecting further increases as the industry develops…
Abu Dhabi hotels mark 10% increase
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) recently released guests numbers for the first seven months. Figures show that from January-July end, guest arrivals topped the…
Hilton opens new hotel in Abu Dhabi
Hilton has officially opened its new Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi hotel adding around 281 more rooms to its 3,000 room UAE total.
The property, which has undergone a serious…
TCA Abu Dhabi launches Al Gharbia visitor map
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) in consultation with its stakeholders and the Western Region Development Council launched a tourist map of Al Gharbia (Western…
Etihad Holidays launches in UK
Etihad Airways’ tour operating arm has launched a UK operation, its first outside the UAE.
Etihad Holidays is offering packages to Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island as well…
Fifth Tourism Youth Summer Camp gets underway
The fifth annual Tourism Youth Summer Camp series has got underway in Abu Dhabi. The event witnessed participation from over 60 Emirati students, all aged between 15 and 17. The programme…
ADT launches safety campaign
Abu Dhabi Terminals has launched its company-wide safety campaign in both Khalifa Port and Mina Zayed.
The campaign is aimed at raising safety awareness, for all port users and need…
ADAC to open VIP Terminal
In light of its Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP), Abu Dhabi Airports Company is set to open Abu Dhabi International Airport’s VIP terminal. The new VIP terminal will be operated by…
TCA Abu Dhabi, TUI join forces for India
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and TUI have teamed up for a month-long destination campaign in New Delhi. The initiative is promoted to further bolster Indian…
ADDF touch AED430m for H1 of 2013
Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) sales revenues showed significant growth in the first half of 2013, increasing by over AED108 million and reaching AED437.6m, representing a 17.4% increase…
Abu Dhabi gets its largest hotel suite
The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi unveiled the flagship Royal Suite. This is the largest hotel suite in the UAE, covering 2,100 square metres with four bedrooms. The duplex…
Rotana Jet launches flights to Salalah from Abu Dhabi
Rotana Jet announced 23 return flights during the month of August and September between Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport and Salalah. The launch is in line with several events to be held in Oman.…
Qaryat Al Beri to launch Signature Nights
The Shangri-La Hotel’s Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi will transform its Arabesque Tent into a shisha lounge for its month-long of Signature Nights.
The Arabesque Tent will showcase…
Abu Dhabi unveils mega EidFest plan
Abu Dhabi will display a host of family activities, concerts, celebratory shows, attraction activations, night markets and extended mall opening hours for Eid-Al-Fitr. The activities are…
Relocation of ADIA arrivals hall
Effective 6 August, the arrivals hall at Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) will be relocated to the lower level of Terminals 1 & 3.
The new Arrivals Hall is a vital…
Yas Marina’s race week sold out
Sales for Yas Marina's Race Week berths open on 1 August. In preparation for the event, the Marina is gearing up for what is expected to be its quickest Race Week sell-out to date.…
Extended hours for SummerFest Abu Dhabi
Major malls and shopping centres across Abu Dhabi will extend their opening hours until after midnight to mark the last fortnight of SummerFest Abu Dhabi.
Driven by Abu Dhabi Tourism…
India grabs top slot for Abu Dhabi
India has grabbed the top slot as Abu Dhabi’s largest overseas source market.
Figures released by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) also show that guests…
Rotana Jet expands its network
Rotana Jet has recently forayed into Dubai. This will be the airline’s debut in the emirate connecting Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island. The service will be launched on 1 August…
ADAC charts 12.6% traffic increase for H1
Evaluating the first half of 2013 (H1), the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) witnessed a strong double digit growth of 12.6% in passenger traffic. The traffic was recorded for January to…
Abu Dhabi turns in 12% rise in hotel guests for half 2013
Abu Dhabi has reported a 12% increase in number of guests staying in 145 hotels and hotel apartments for the first half of 2013 (H1) compared to H1 of 2012. The figures were released by Abu…
ADPC charts the way for future cruise lines
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) announced its plans to support growing cruise business. Statistics for 2012- 13 show a total of 96 vessel…
Light Racers at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is gearing up for the ‘Light Racers’ to be held from 9-18 August 2013.
The event is a celebration of light featuring a series of daily live performances. The…
‘Birth of a Museum’ extended till 24 August
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) has extended the run of its ‘Birth of a Museum’ exhibition.
The event is currently curated at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Originally set to…
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taps Russian market
Post the participation at the British Grand Prix, FORMULA 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix now are keen on tapping on the lucrative Russian market. The event is now participating at the…
ADAC showcases interactive screen
As part of a Live Augmented Reality campaign for National Geographic, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is hosting a large augmented and interactive reality screen in the Terminal 1 transit…
Host of events lined up for Abu Dhabi
The Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee in Abu Dhabi held its second meeting, under the chairmanship of HE Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, advisor for Culture and Heritage in the…
ADAC inks advertising deal
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has signed a 10 year partnership with JCDecaux, to operate exclusively advertising concession at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Bateen Executive…
New flight simulators for Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) which will be based at the training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with CAE, worth more than US$ 200 million at list…
Abu Dhabi to host IATA Slot conference
Abu Dhabi is scheduled to host the IATA Slot Conference.
The biannual conference will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in June 2014. The event expects to…
Minor group to launch new projects in UAE
Minor International is planning on setting up new hotel projects in the UAE.
William E Heinecke, chairman and CEO of the group, said the company is keen to boost its presence in Abu…
More connectivity from Rotana Jet
Rotana Jet will increase capacity on its services to Sir Bani Yas Island from 1 August 2013, with the addition of two more flights per week.
The flights will operate from Al Bateen…
WRDC organizes training programs
The Western Region Development Council (WRDC) in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute is organizing a training program.
This program is specialized…
Jet commences Kochi-Abu Dhabi
Jet Airways has commenced its weekly flights between Kochi and Abu Dhabi.
Kochi is the first city in South India that the airline is connecting to Abu Dhabi. Currently, it flies 11…
Royal Jet partners with Epitop
Royal Jet recently partnered with German-based Epitop Medical to provide the first intercontinental transfer of a patient connected to a heart-lung machine.
The patient was scheduled…
The latest industry appointments
PRASHANT SHARMA has been appointed resort manager for Mövenpick Beach Resort Alkhobar. He brings with him over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, his experience includes…
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…
ADNEC promotes Abu Dhabi in Korea and Japan
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is gearing up to promote Abu Dhabi in Korea and Japan. The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau will kick-off the road show on 17 June at the Mandarin…
Etihad Airways boosts key regional frequencies
Etihad Airways will increase frequencies on services to Amman, Cairo, Islamabad and Muscat from 15 June 2013.
Services to Muscat will increase from 20 to 23 weekly flights, better…
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers rolls out leisure offers
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers has launched ‘Elegance & Exhilaration’ elements to the leisure first package for summer 2013.
The package, which has been tailored exclusively for…
SummerFest Abu Dhabi kicks off
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is rolling out the SummerFest Abu Dhabi promotion direct to the GCC with road shows in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. The road shows…
Etihad Airways participates in a social cause
Etihad Airways donated proceeds of its charity fun run marathon, held as part of the airline's ten-year anniversary celebrations, to the Abu Dhabi Centre for Autism.
The donation was…
Yas Waterworld targets a world record
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is inviting individuals in the UAE to take the plunge and sign up for a free swimming lesson on 18 June - part of a global bid by community waterparks and aquatic…
Abu Dhabi kicks off Japan, Korea road shows
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is heading to Japan and Korea this month for road shows aimed at putting the emirate's destination offering further up the Far Eastern…
ADIA traffic volume up 14%
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that traffic figures for the first four months of 2013 increased to 14% in passenger traffic compared 2012, as more than 5.2 million passengers…
Yas Mall to open in March 2014
The much-awaited Yas Mall will open to visitors on 26 Match 2014. This announcement was made by Aldar Properties as construction is currently 78% complete and ahead of schedule.
“We…
The latest industry appointments
MATTHEW VARLEY has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Wego.com in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Varley will report to Wego.com CEO and Co-Founder Ross Veitch and will be based at…
Abu Dhabi hotels cash in on global events
Abu Dhabi hotels witnessed a 17.1% increase in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) driven by a 16.7% point growth in occupancy from 2012, according to HotStats survey of full service four…
Abu Dhabi to play host to GTAC 2014
The German Travel Association (DRV) will hold its 64th annual congress in Abu Dhabi in 2014, which attracts around 1,000 key German tour operators and travel agents.
The event will…
ADAC partners with Tejari
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed a five-year contract with Tejari to implement eProcurement technology across all contracting and supply management systems. ADAC will use the…
Al Gharbia opens up for investment
Abu Dhabi's Western Region (Al Gharbia) has seen an upward trend in tourism growth over the last five years.
According to Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi)…
Abu Dhabi hotels witness 20% rise for April 2013
Abu Dhabi's 142 hotels and hotel apartment welcomed some 236,704 guests, a 20% rise on April last year - with guest nights jumping by almost a third to 738,797. These figures were released…
TCA Abu Dhabi launches corporate portal
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) launched a stake-holder-focused corporate website - tcaabudhabi.ae - for its core business areas.
“This launch builds on our…
Latin American investment opportunities in spotlight
Peru will embark on a major international road show with the goal of promoting greater inward investment from foreign markets, starting with a visit to the UAE.
The delegation is…
Tourism boost to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will be increasing weekly number of flights departing from and arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the summer.
During the period, the…
Etihad Airways boosts airport services
Etihad Airways announced its intent and finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies. This agreement will accelerate and consolidate development of in-flight catering…
Yas Waterworld extends ‘Ladies Night’ timings
This summer Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is extending the timing of its 'Ladies Night' every Thursday by an hour.
Based on demand, the new timings will be from 5pm - 10pm every Thursday…
Turkey showcases its MICE facilities at GIBTM
Turkey had a strong presence at the recently concluded Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi.
The heightened involvement from European players…
Chinese Visitor Summit returns
The Chinese Visitor Summit, aimed at giving Chinese tourism producers specific destination networking opportunities, is returning to Abu Dhabi in this year. The event is scheduled to take…
Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 generates sales worth AED3bn
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recently revealed that the total value of sales at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 reached in excess of AED3bn.
The show also witnessed a 30% increase in…
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi adopts water conservation
In an effort to mark World Water Day, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is focusing on water conservation awareness among Abu Dhabi's school children by taking fund raisers from ALDAR Academy's Pearl…
Airbus inks MoU with ADNL
Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in aircraft financing and leasing with Abu Dhabi National Leasing Company (ADNL).
The MoU was signed by Harald…
Accor doubles presence in Abu Dhabi
Accor Middle East has reinforced its presence in the UAE with the opening of its first clustered property, the 294-room Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate and the 224-room Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate. …
Grand Millennium Al Wadha gears up its MICE offering
The Grand Millennium Al Wahda has recently completed of twelve new meeting rooms as well as banquet hall. With the new offerings, the hotel is set to strengthen its MICE offering.
“We…
ADCB builds up the US momentum
The recently-launched Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau kicked off its inaugural road show in the USA visiting New York, Chicago and Washington, DC. The road show representatives met with over 200…
Australian tour operators get taste of Abu Dhabi
Australia’s top tour operators have been on a familiarisation trip to Abu Dhabi, in an effort by the emirate to increase tourism from the Southern hemisphere.
More than a 100 agents, from…
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal now operational
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has commenced operations.
The 532-room luxury resort is the first Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi and the ninth property in the Middle East for the…
PAL spreads wings across Asia
Philippines Airlines (PAL) has announced a major route expansion plan, with the launch of flights to six new destinations across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
From May to October this…
ADNEC registers 49% increase events for 2012
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) witnessed a significant year in terms of events held in 2012.
In lieu of its strategy that focuses on developing and expanding its centers…
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi launches ‘Ladies Night’
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi in an effort to celebrate the spirit of womanhood has launched a weekly ‘Ladies Night’ starting 16 May.
From 8 pm until midnight every Thursday in the month of…
Abu Dhabi’s hospitality industry witnesses growth
Abu Dhabi's hospitality industry got off to a positive 2013 start with figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
As per statistics, January…
Community-focused activity spotlight of Abu Dhabi Festival
The 10th edition of The Abu Dhabi Festival will shift the spotlight to wider community celebrations with the spirit of 'Bilad Al Khayr', the 'Land of Blessings'.
The event scheduled to…
TCA Abu Dhabi charts out global tourism strategies
TCA Abu Dhabi in a recent meeting charted out strategies for the coming year in order to provide an aggressive push to the tourism segment.
TCA Abu Dhabi’s Overseas Officers Summit which…
ADIA reports 19.6% passenger growth
The year has begun well for Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC). As per recent statistics released for the month of January, the airport witnessed a double digit increase of 19.6% in passenger…
Garuda expands Etihad codeshare
Garuda Indonesia has added several new destinations to its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways.
The Indonesian national carrier will now place its 'GA' code on Etihad’s flights to…
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. …
Kenya Airways seals Etihad partnership
Kenya Airways has signed a major new commercial partnership agreement with Etihad Airways that will result in a range of codesharing agreements.
Etihad will place its 'EY' code on…
Gulfstream G650 to make Middle Eastern debut
Gulfstream will be launching its flagship model – the G650 aircraft – for the first time at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo.
The decision is tied to the high demand in the Middle East for…
Arabtec Constructions to build Fairmont Abu Dhabi
The National Investment Corporation (NIC) has awarded more than AED1 billion - contract to Arabtec Constructions LLC, to carry out the main construction of the Fairmont Abu Dhabi hotel and…
Passenger traffic soars at ADIA for 2012
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recently disclosed its 2012 performance report for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which reflects a growth of 18.9% in passenger traffic compared to 2011.…
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…
Etihad’s net profits triple
Etihad Airways has tripled its year-on-year net profit to USD42 million in 2012, it has announced.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier posted its second year of net profit, with revenue up…
2013 Trinity Forum opens in Abu Dhabi
The travel retail event – The Trinity Forum 2013 – opened in Abu Dhabi.
The two-day event will highlight the theme ‘Thought Leadership in Travel Retail’ focusing on key topics such as…
Abu Dhabi records 13% rise in hotel guest
Abu Dhabi for the year 2012 received 2,388,023 hotel guests in its 136 hotels and hotel apartments - a 13% rise on its 2011 performance and achieving its set target of 2.3 million guests. …
Queen Mary 2 to make debut call in Abu Dhabi
The Queen Mary 2 will make her maiden Abu Dhabi call at Mina Zayed cruise terminal later this month.
The AED3.2bn (US$880mn) cruise liner will replace the illustrious Queen Elizabeth 2 -…
TCA Abu Dhabi takes on Wego
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has appointed Wego to power its comprehensive flight search module for its visitors travel portal - visitabudhabi.ae.
The…
TCA Abu Dhabi to tap into 13 countries in 2013
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) along with its industry stakeholders will increase its presence at 16 trade fairs across 13 countries in 2013.
In addition to these…
Middle East air traffic growth looks optimistic
Growth in demand for air travel looks positive for the Middle East carriers in September.
According to the latest data from IATA, Middle East carriers experienced by far the strongest…
Etihad Airways invests Flight Training Centre extension
Etihad Airways will be investing US$15.3 million into the extension of the airline’s Flight Training Centre in Abu Dhabi.
The new 5,300 square metre facility will house six flight…
Abu Dhabi delves into North America market
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been exploring the untapped potential of the North American market.
This was in line with the launch of Etihad Airways' daily non-stop flights to Washington DC…
Seawings looks to strengthen its presence in the region
Seawings LLC, the seaplane operator in the Middle East has strategic plans to augment its presence in the region.
Plans include new leisure introductions, focussed approach to tap into the…
ADAC clocks 14.5% growth in passenger traffic
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced its traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport for September 2012, which indicated a 14.5% growth in passenger traffic compared with 2011,…
Abu Dhabi gets set for Formula 1
The Capital is all set to welcome visitors for next weekend's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Anticipating huge numbers , the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA…
Abu Dhabi records dip in occupancy
The recent guest numbers released by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) for the first nine months of the year showed that average-length-of-stay during September…
Exploring investment opportunities in aircraft financing
As Middle East investors continue to take advantage of growing commercial aircraft financing opportunities, knowing more about the inner workings of aircraft investment will be a key to…
Al Raha Beach Hotel completes extension work
Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi announced the completion of their multimillion dollar extension.
The extension included an additional 144 rooms with all the latest facilities. The hotel…
Middle East hubs are driving force of change
Middle East hubs and airlines are leading the way to confront and overcome serious challenges to global aviation growth and stability and bring about positive change in the industry, said…
Abu Dhabi ranked a productive economy: PwC
The recent report by PWC on ‘Cities of Opportunities 2012’ has ranked Abu Dhabi 22nd among 27 cities.
The report analysed current performance of 27 cities at the centre of finance,…
Novotel returns to Abu Dhabi
Accor will open its new Novotel in Abu Dhabi later this month which will be clustered with an ibis hotel.
A midscale hotel brand will cater to both business and leisure travelers. The…
Abu Dhabi gets its first Ibis
The Capital is playing host to many brands and the new one to join in is Accor Middle East ibis brand.
The ibis Abu Dhabi Gate catering to the value segment and specifically…
Al Raha Beach Hotel announces extension completion
The Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi announces the completion of its multimillion dollar extension due to open by October 2012.
With the new development, the hotel will now offers 144 rooms…
World Routes 2013 moves over to Las Vegas
The recently concluded 18th World Routes Development Forum which concluded in Abu Dhabi witnessed strong attendance from over 3,000 delegates.
The event saw Abu Dhabi Airports Company…
IATA World Passenger Symposium planned for Abu Dhabi
Events are being termed as the way to building the momentum of growth for Abu Dhabi.
In keeping with this trend, the city will play host to the International Air Transport Association…
Dubai leads the way for business growth: Jones Lang LaSalle
The recent Jones Lang LaSalle third quarter 2012 Market Overview Reports for Dubai and Abu Dhabi revealed that Dubai was ahead of the curve boosting business confidence in the region. This…
Abu Dhabi targets US tourism market
Abu Dhabi has set its sights on the potential business tourism segment from the United States. The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) along with eight stakeholders…
18th World Routes Development Forum kicks off today
The 18th World Route Development Forum has commenced in Abu Dhabi today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the Forum will run from…
Abu Dhabi targets 2.3 million hotel guests for 2012
The recent figures disclosed by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) revealed that the emirate of Abu Dhabi is on track to attain its target of 2.3 million hotel guests…
Etihad Airways taps into marine sport segment
The Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) has entered into an official sponsorship agreement with Etihad Airways. The contract was signed in the presence of Hareb Mubarak…
Russian tour operators tap into Abu Dhabi’s potential
Key tour operators in Russia - Unex and Russian Express - are looking to increase their bookings to Abu Dhabi in the coming year by between 15-20%. The upward targets were set during a…
IATA World Symposium in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its World Symposium in Abu Dhabi from October 16th – 18th, 2012. The event aptly themed ‘Innovate Together’ is expected to…
Al Bateen Executive Airport witnesses 30% increase
Al Bateen Executive Airport recently announced its traffic performance for H1 of 2012. The report revealed a 30% increase in visiting aircraft movements to the executive airport over the…
Non-oil economy driving growth
Tourism is certainly seen as a lucrative non-oil economic sector that is clearly benefiting from increased commercial activity is aviation and hospitality, especially from corporate…
Abu Dhabi taps into Russian market
A 16-strong delegation from Abu Dhabi's tourism industry is heading to Russia to building or rising hotel guest arrivals from the Federation. The Leisure Moscow delegation, headed by Abu…
ADSW focuses on Sustainability Challenges
Building on its leadership in sustainable activities, the UAE will address challenges of sustainability, including challenges directly impacting the UAE and Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi…
UAE, Philippine ink air traffic MoU
In an effort to boost air traffic between two countries, the government of Philippines in Abu Dhabi recently inked a confidential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Civil…
Rotana Jet announces domestic service expansion
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Rotana Jet announced the launch of double daily services to Fujairah, Al Ain and Sharjah from Abu Dhabi International Airport, in an initiative to…
Falcon Aviation Services showcases its fleet range
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) confirmed its participation as the first official partner of the second annual General Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi Air Expo. The event…
Tangram Hotels unveils expansion plan in GCC and Middle East
Tangram Hotels, a newly launched international hotel brand originally established in Beijing has revealed its ambitious expansion plan. The Hotel Group is currently looking at opportunities…
Abu Dhabi ready to welcome 2.3 million visitors in 2012
With new figures showing that 1.37 million visitors stayed in Abu Dhabi's hotels in the first seven months of this year, an increase of 11% over the same period in 2011, tourism officials in…
Abu Dhabi lures Saudi market
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) will this month spearhead its largest road show through three Saudi Arabian cities as it eyes increased visitor numbers from the…
Lama Tours and Holidays expands UAE presence
LAMA Group is setting up a dedicated subsidiary, LAMA Tours & Holidays, in Abu Dhabi to leverage the emirate's growing stature as a ‘stand-alone’ destination. The subsidiary will open…
World Routes gearing up for Abu Dhabi
The soon approaching 18th World Route Development Forum scheduled for September 29th – October 2nd, 2012 in Abu Dhabi is witnessed participation from over 450 airline planners representing…
Etihad Airways boosts Brisbane flights
Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase flights between Brisbane and Abu Dhabi from three times a week to a daily service from February 1st, 2013. This will bring to 28 the total…
RAK Airways to launch first domestic flight
RAK Airways has built up its passenger numbers, filling 250,000 seats in 2011, and gradually expanding its destination network to Africa, Middle East and Asia. In a recent development, the…
Varied entertainment line-up for ‘EidFest Abu Dhabi’
Abu Dhabi will be abuzz this Eid with a host of emirates-wide family activities, celebratory shows, mall entertainment, night markets and new attractions as it comes together to launch its…
EIDP Festival scheduled for Dec 2012
The Emirates International Date Palm (EIDP) Festival for the global dates’ industry will be launched on November 26th until December 1st at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Held…
ADAC charts out program for World Routes
The Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has introduced the programme for the World Route Development Strategy Summit, the conference to be held alongside the 18th World Route Development Forum…
RFP from Routesonline in demand
Route Exchange, the online platform for air service development announced three new Request for Proposals (RFPs) from Saudi, Minoan Air and RAF-Avia. All three airlines are looking at using…
ADDF clocks 29.1% increase
In line with passenger growth witnessed at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) has posted steady growth with sales revenues touching AED380.2 million in the first…
ADIA witness 22.8% passenger increase
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) witnessed 7,050,646 passengers during the first half of 2012, a significant increase of 22.8% compared…
Significant growth for Abu Dhabi’s MICE sector
The Abu Dhabi Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is gearing up to experience more growth with more events scheduled to be staged in the Capital. Abu Dhabi…
Abu Dhabi occupancy maintains momentum
As per a recent report released by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), a total of 1.189 million guests stayed in Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments during the…
TCA Abu Dhabi to protect Al Ain heritage
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has completed the first phase of archaeological excavations around the old Al Khrais village in the southern part of Al Jimi oasis…
Abu Dhabi taps into Ukraine’s tourism market
For the first five months of the year, some 2,556 Ukrainians stayed in Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments - a 32% rise on the same period last year. With TCA Abu Dhabi eager to increase…
Ritz-Carlton to open in Abu Dhabi
The Ritz-Carlton will make its debut in Abu Dhabi later this year. The 532-room Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal - owned by Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) - will be the first property…
Amadeus Gulf inaugurates new headquarters in Abu Dhabi
Amadeus Gulf inaugurated its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The move aimed at complementing the fast-growing Gulf travel and tourism sector. The new office is conveniently located on the…
Abu Dhabi embarks on Grand Prix campaign
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is gearing up for a globe-trotting promotional tour designed to promote the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Held…
ADAT inks Integrated Engine Solutions contract with Onur Air
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) recently signed its first Integrated Engine Solutions (IES) contract with Onur Air from Turkey. The agreement covers Onur Air's fleet of V2500 engines…
TCA Abu Dhabi rolls out Eco Future
Sustainability is the key for Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) who recently rolled out Eco Future - a family-focused exhibition that explores how we are all able to…
TCA Abu Dhabi taps into Irish market
Abu Dhabi witnessed an increase in the number of Irish hotel guest numbers to the emirate. This was supported by statistics which disclosed that in the first five months of the year, around…
ADAC hosts ORBIS Flying Hospital
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will host the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital during Routes 2012, which is scheduled to take place from September 29th – October 2nd at Abu Dhabi National…
Air Seychelles’ welcomes Aldabra
Air Seychelles welcomed its first A330-200 aircraft, named Aldabra. The first flight, operating as HM019, arrived at Seychelles International Airport from Abu Dhabi.
Vice President Danny…
ADPC signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) under which ADFCA will oversee and facilitate inspection process of…
Etihad ‘kicks-off’ flights to Nigeria
Etihad Airways' has started six flights a week between Abu Dhabi and Lagos. To celebrate the new service and Nigeria's love of football, the airline has operated its sky-blue A330-200…
Etihad’s 777 takes off to London
Etihad Airways' first three-cabin Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has departed on its maiden flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
The new aircraft is configured with eight Diamond First…
Abu Dhabi hotel guest grows by 12% over 2011
The Hotels and hotel apartments in Abu Dhabi witnessed a 12% increase in hotel guest and guest nights compared to May last year. Some 192,374 guests stayed in the emirate's accommodation in…
TAV, CCC, Arabtec ink contract with ADAC for AED10.8 billon
The JV of TAV Construction (TAV), Consolidated Contractors International Co (CCC) and Arabtec Construction LLC (Arabtec), an equal partnership, has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Airports…
Etihad expands organic farm partnership
Etihad Airways has purchased 200 hens to provide free-range eggs for its onboard meals.
The new initiative expands the airline's tie-up with Abu Dhabi Organics Farms, which will raise the…
ADIA launches ‘Fly Lighter’ Service
Abu Dhabi Duty Free launched their new buy now-collect later shopping service, ‘Fly Lighter’. In the new service, DFS offers shoppers a convenient alternative to taking purchases on board,…
UAE announces ‘Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week’ at Rio+20
In an effort to focus on sustainable development at the recently concluded Rio+20, the UAE has announced the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will be held between January 13th –…
Anantara launches Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi has been officially launched. Developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the hotel will cater to both…
Etihad Airways expands partnership with ADOF
Etihad Airways recently announced the expansion of its partnership with Abu Dhabi Organics Farms. The partnership aligns with the airline’s objective of offerings its customers fresh and…
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, Abu Dhabi
AN OVERVIEW
The Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara gives you the warm welcoming feeling as soon as you enter the hotel. The hotel, an hour’s journey from Dubai Marina is ideally…
TCA Abu Dhabi joins official UAE delegation to RIO+20
Abu Dhabi's credentials as a sustainable tourism destination will be under the spotlight at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from…
Abu Dhabi identifies huge MICE potential from Russia
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), together with Shangri-la Hotel, Qary'at Al Beri and Etihad Airways will be hosting Russia's leading MICE producers on their first,…
Industry Appointments – Yas Island Rotana
ZLATKO GERSAK has been appointed Blue Grill's speciality chef at the Yas Island Rotana. In his current role, Gersak will be in charge of the kitchen operation of the chic restaurant. Chef…
Abu Dhabi looks to build tourism links with Seoul
A nine-strong Abu Dhabi tourism delegation is heading for Seoul this week to take part in the country's leading travel trade fair KOFTA as the emirate records double-digit growth in the…
ATCUAE signs new agreement with ADMM
The Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) has inked a new five-year agreement with Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM) to continue as sporting organisers of the F1 Etihad…
TCA Abu Dhabi opens book exhibition
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) opened a permanent exhibition of National Library publications. Housed in the National Library's Al Nahyan Camp headquarters, the…
ADAC launches self-service check-in at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Airports Company's (ADAC) announced the launch of a new self-service check-in kiosk which has been introduced at the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island Hotel.
The exclusive…
Falcon Aviation Services join Emirate’s seasonal destination campaign
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has joined the emirate's mega summer season campaign with a special helicopter sightseeing experience and aerial city tour package.
Designed to offer Abu…
RAK Authority launches AED1.2 million destination movie
In an effort to augment tourism numbers to the destination, Ras Al Khaimah TDA in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) director Jac Mulder, is glad to launch the Ras Al…
Abu Dhabi airport witnesses 22% passenger growth for April
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recorded a 22% increase in passenger traffic for the month of April 2012 over the same period in 2011. These figures were released as part of the traffic…
Abu Dhabi’s hotel guests touch 196,753 for April 2011
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is witnessing increasing number of hotel guests with figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) showing that last month…
Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Abu Dhabi aids a mission to Jordan
The eight Starwood hotels in Abu Dhabi managed to raise AED40,000 for the charity organization ‘Operation Smile UAE’ through a joint 'Family Fun Day'.
The seven hotels participating hotels…
Royal Caribbean’s new-look Serenade of the Seas to add 42,500 guests to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's fledgling cruise tourism market has received a boost with Royal Caribbean Cruises International stating it hopes to bring more than 42,500 passengers to Abu Dhabi in the upcoming…
Abu Dhabi rolls out plans for Japan
Abu Dhabi will soon roll out its tourism proposition for its first road show in Japan next month.
To be held in Tokyo on June 12th, the road show will be led by Abu Dhabi Tourism &…
Airport expansion projects in emerging markets worth US$160 billion
Arabian Reach revealed that suppliers in the emerging markets are set to capitalise on the US$160 billion worth of airport expansion projects in Asia, Far East, Russia, CIS, Middle East,…
ADAC, NAS Group inks new agreement
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recently signed an agreement with the National Aviation Services Group (NAS) to further develop its best in class services to customers travelling through…
ADTCA opens office in Saudi Arabia
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (ADTCA) has opened a full-fledged office in Saudi Arabia to penetrate the Kingdom's, and the wider GCC's, high potential outbound market. The…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts adds ‘Golf Concierge’ teams
With the UAE emerging as a budding golf destination for both leisure and corporate travellers, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ has partnered with Troon Golf to train concierge and Fairmont…
Abu Dhabi launches mega summer campaign
Summer In Abu Dhabi is a month-long family-focused event, which will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from June 21st - July 19th, will this year feature 11 mega…
Al Bateen Executive Airport completes refurbishment of three hangars
Al Bateen Executive Airport announced the completion of refurbishment works for three hangars at its facilities in Abu Dhabi. The refurbishment works include structural, mechanical and floor…
Popularity of Golf gains momentum in UAE
Golf Clubs in the UAE have been celebrating the increasing popularity of the sport in the region having recently hosted over 50,000 rounds in a single month for the first time.
Mustafa Al…
Al Bateen Executive Airport records 26% visitor increase for 2012
Al Bateen Executive Airport announced a 26% increase in visiting business aviation traffic in the period between January and April 2012 versus the same period last year and a 6% increase in…
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…
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…
St Regis Saadiyat Island resort partners with Gearhouse Staging Connections
The St Regis Saadiyat Island resort Abu Dhabi has entered into a long-term agreement with Gearhouse Staging Connections. The agreement takes on Gearhouse as the preferred onsite provider of…
Abu Dhabi to host 13th WTTC Global Summit
The recently concluded 12th annual World Travel & Tourism global summit in Sendai, Japan witnessed a special ceremony of the official hand over of the hosting rights to Abu Dhabi for the…
ADAC reports traffic growth of 21% during Q1 2012
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that more than 3.4 million passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport during the first quarter of 2012. This passenger traffic…
ADAC receives DoT approval on EHSMS
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recently received approval from the Department of Transport (DoT) on its Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) documentation, including…
Emergency exercise at Al Ain International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will conduct a full scale emergency exercise at Al Ain International Airport today April 10th, 2012, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by…
‘Kids Park’ officially renamed ‘Emirates Park Zoo’
The family and children zoo ‘Kids Park’ has renamed the park in Al Bahia, which will now be officially known as Emirates Park Zoo. Commemorating the 40th National Day, this step is in…
Global events strengthen ADNEC growth for Q1 of 2012
ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre) welcomed 64 events during the first quarter of the year with exhibitions, conferences, meetings and weddings at the venue, attracting more than…
Abu Dhabi sees 2% rise in hotel guest numbers
Abu Dhabi achieved a 2% rise in hotel guest numbers last year bucking international trends in a globally depressed tourism market. In all some 1.54 million guests stayed in hotels throughout…
Marriott in Abu Dhabi
The deal marks the first Renaissance Hotel and the first Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in Abu Dhabi.
Hyatt to manage new Abu Dhabi hotel
Construction has already begun on Capital Gate which forms a major part of the business-cum-residential Capital Centre development.
Oberoi run Abu Dhabi
Oberoi will manage a city hotel as well as a resort property in the UAE capital, while the company has signed an agreement for a hotel in Dubai.
A global Mirage
The offshoot will work with joint venture partners including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company as well as Beijing-based developer Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
Mirage said it was…
