Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, bagged four awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018 winning – Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand, Middle East’s Leading Business Class Airport Lounge and Middle East’s Leading Cabin Crew titles. The red carpet ceremony was attended by more than 500 industry leading figures […]
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Etihad’s humanoid Sophia at Arabian Travel Market
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Apr
Apr
The Etihad Airways stand at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 in Dubai hosts humanoid robot Sophia, the AI-powered robot who is famous for its speech at the UN and interviewing celebrities and world leaders alike. Sophia was named the United Nations Development Programme’s first ever Innovation Champion for Asia and the Pacific, and is also the […]
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Apr
Apr
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. The initiative, which is DTCM’s contribution to Dubai 10X, will further the department’s mission to establish Dubai as the leading destination for global travel, business and events by 2020. His […]
Festival and Events, Middle East, News, Top Three Stories
Oman’s theme for ATM 2018 is Responsible Tourism
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Apr
Apr
Oman is attending the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018 with Responsible Tourism, including current sustainable travel trends as its theme for this year. ATM 2018 will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22 to 25. The Sultanate’s delegation will be led by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Tourism. “As part […]
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Apr
Apr
After 35 long years of prohibition citing religious reasons, Saudi Arabia has opened the first movie theatre in Riyadh. The first screening was by invitation only with both men and women in attendance. The cinema will be open to public on Friday and will be screening Marvel superhero film Black Panther. Saudi Culture and Information Minister […]
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Apr
Apr
Dubai’s La Mer is going to have a brand new waterpark opening in May 2018. Laguna Waterpark is split into four zones – Surf, Relax, Slide and Splash – as well as a pool lounge, a lazy river, food kiosks and a merchandise store. The waterpark will have five daring slides – The Mantra, Constrictor, The Loop, Freefall […]
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IHCL enters Saudi with first Taj property in Makkah
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Apr
Apr
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) that runs the Taj brand of luxury hotels, entered into Saudi Arabia with a 340-keys property in Makkah. IHCL, in partnership with Umm Al Qura Development and Construction Company, will open the hotel in January 2023 in the tony King Abdul Aziz Road (KAAR) project, one of the largest urban rejuvenation projects in […]
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Iconic cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II transforms into a floating hotel
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Apr
Apr
Iconic cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II (QE2) is undergoing a major transformation into an epic floating hotel – and will be opening its doors to the Emiratis tomorrow. It spent more than 40 years at sea and arrived in Dubai’s Port Rashid 10 years ago. Rooms of this 13-deck hotel ship starts at around Dhs600, with […]
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Apr
Apr
Emirates is offering special early bird fares for UAE travellers to destinations within its global network. Travellers who book in advance can enjoy special fares starting today until 30 April 2018 and applies to select travel periods. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to the Middle East starting from AED 795, to Europe starting at […]
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Palace-inspired hotel opening in Palm Jumeirah
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Apr
Apr
You don’t need to be a royalty to enter the Palace hotel opening in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai will resemble the European palaces of the past with its marvelous atrium, towering marble columns and crystal chandeliers. Located on the Palm’s West Crescent, the 100,000 sq m beach resort has 389 rooms and […]
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Apr
Apr
According to the recent statistics, it is reported that some 5.2 million foreign travellers visited Iran in the Iranian calendar year 1396, which ended on March 20. “A survey of the inbound tourists indicates their satisfaction of cultural scene (atmosphere) in the country. The number of international travellers can surge in the event of reinforcing tourism […]
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Apr
Apr
UAE announces new transit visa policy which is aimed at enhancing transit visa procedures to enable stopover passengers to enjoy a day out in the country, thus boosting the tourism industry. The cabinet has given a thumbs up for the preparations to begin on a general policy to grant entry visas to transit passengers – across […]
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Apr
Apr
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism – (DCT Abu Dhabi) said it has successfully concluded a roadshow taking in three major cities in China. The roadshow, which took in Beijing, Nanjing and Guangzhou, aims to help raise awareness about the emirate as a holiday destination for Chinese travellers. Statistics show that in the first two months of […]
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Etihad, Emirates to curb operations to UK, Asia, Australia
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Apr
Apr
UAE’s two leading international airlines, Emirates and Etihad, have confirmed the temporary reduction and suspension of services to a number of its global destinations during the summer and autumn periods. Emirates is set to reduce its Dubai to Fort Lauderdale and Dubai to Orlando services from daily to five times a week from early July. Emirates […]
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Apr
Apr
Dnata has introduced new airport fee, which provides ground-handling service for airlines operating at Dubai International Airport. Passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport may have to pay extra charges for baggage which require manual handling, reports Gulf News. A new fee has been introduced for manual handling of baggage that do not conform to standard […]