IHG’s voco makes its way to the Middle East
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened voco Dubai on the famed Sheikh Zayed road, marking the brand’s inaugural property in the Middle East.
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Mandarin Oriental makes Arab debut
One of Asia's oldest and most reputed hospitality group just marked its entry into the Middle East market with the launch of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. Located in the heart of Dubai,…
MICE: When 12 heads are better than one
BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…
Hot hotel openings: Mandarin Oriental debuts on the Arabian Gulf
In this week’s hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Mandarin Oriental, Moxy Hotels, Radisson Blu, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and FWD Group.
Swissotel GM: Dubai’s tourism sector at the core of economic growth
At the helm of the five-star Swissôtel Al Ghurair, we asked Emiel Van Djik about Dubai’s economy, its revenue drivers and of course, his secret to success.
How Indian travellers can rescue Middle East’s tourism goals
For decades, the lure of tax-free gold and cheap flights made the Emirates and particularly Dubai a hot favourite with Indians. While the stringent norms in Middle East, safety concerns and…
British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday
Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British…
Virtual reality bites: Lufthansa trial VR tech on flight LH630
Lufthansa passengers to the UAE were in for a tech treat when the airline trialled its new In-flight VR prototype aboard flight LH630, from Frankfurt to Dubai last week.
Ring out the bells: Dubai to host world’s biggest wedding trade show
Dubai wins bid for the world’s biggest B2B event for destination weddings undustry
Expedia highlights opportunities as Dubai confirmed as ME’s top destination
Fresh from informing UK hoteliers how best to prepare for influx of visitors during the recent Royal Wedding, Expedia Group has now put together a study which reveals which have been the…
Who leads the procession of the Middle East’s $4.5bn destination wedding industry?
Weddings are big business, you could even call them the big business of big days. No matter which country you are from, the celebration of a couple’s romantic love is a central part of the…
Dubai Tourism Vision 2020: Meraas launches the Hala China initiative
Dubai-based investment company Meraas, along with Dubai Holding and DXB Entertainments, released details of their new collaboration, Hala China this week.
Leading Indian DMC moves to capitalize on growing Dubai MICE
Indian DMC leader Tamarind Global has made its first international MICE move, opening operations in Dubai. They have already have built out a strong Dubai and GCC footprint with their tours…
What’s happening in Dubai in 2018?
This year, Dubai will see the launch of the world’s longest urban zipline, the opening of the Frame, Zaha Hadid’s’ ‘The Opus’ building, and a six-week special of Van Gogh’s Alive exhibition.…
PHOTOS: The world’s first hotel with its own rainforest
ZAS Architects are building the world’s first hotel with its own rainforest, an artificial beach, and an infinity pool 25 floors above the streets of Dubai.
Fairmont searches for perfect Santa
Ho ho… but who? Fairmont The Palm, the luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah has a global mission at hands: to find the best resident Santa for its fast approaching festive season.
The North…
Dubai now among top 10 destinations for international meetings
Dubai has emerged as one of the top 10 destinations for international meetings, according to the latest edition of the International Meetings Statistics Report published last week by Union…
Dubai Tourism unveils training tool for travel agents
‘Dubai Expert’ announced as a destination travel trade training programme that will be rolled out to travel agents from around the world.
Created in collaboration with the Dubai College of…
Sofitel signs milestone project in Dubai
Sofitel has announced the largest Sofitel property in the Middle East with development partner MKM Commercial Holdings LLC.
Sofitel Dubai Wafi will feature 501 guestrooms, including 86…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Ritz-Carlton, Ascott, Sofitel and more…
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city
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Celebrate Eid with a Staycation at Vida Downtown
Book a staycation or reserve a poolside brunch experience, now available on both Friday and Saturday.
The boutique hotel will be offering 10% discount off of the best available rate…
