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Tourists can now buy alcohol in Dubai
Dubai is renowned for its strict laws around the purchase of alcohol but now the rules are being relaxed for
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.
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, and a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, the resort is set to bring a "new wave of chic design and luxury experiences to the shores of the city".
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 an essential component in planning and development of any MICE event.
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 the rise of low-budget famaily destinations in South east Asia dented this popularity to some extent, a Colliers International research states: tourist arrivals from India into the GCC have witnessed constant progression year on year.
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 Airways (BA) has revealed the Great British Public are channelling one of the nation’s most long lasting memes by keeping calm and carrying on -- going on holiday.
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 world’s most popular destinations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2018, so far.
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 community.
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 business and bringing their MICE capabilities to Dubai make sense.
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’
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