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TFest headed for Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, in February

TFest, a bold new event concept from Private Luxury Events, is set to bring over 500 of the world’s most influential luxury travel buyers and exhibitors to Nasimi Beach at Atlantis, the Palm.The vibrant new festival, set to take place…

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Rental prices continue to fall in Dubai

Median advertised apartment rents in Dubai were five per cent cheaper in the first half of 2019 compared to the same time last year.According to figures from Property Finder, the current average median annual rent for Dubai apartments is Dh79,650…

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Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian opens in China

Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian has opened today in the east of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.The 298-room hotel aims to bring the brand’s signature intuitive service and energising experiences to business and leisure guests alike.As part of a new recreational business…

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Delta putting Asia plans in motion

Delta will cease flights to Singapore on Sept. 22 as it moves closer to shifting all of its Asian operations away from Tokyo’s Narita Airport.Delta has flown Narita-Singapore since assuming the route in 2008 when it merged with Northwest. However,…

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Public transport booms in Dubai

As many as 296 million riders have used public, shared transport and taxis in the first half of this year in Dubai.The number reflects a healthy 6.5 per cent growth rate from the figure recorded in the same period last…

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Southwest takes bite out of Hawaiian Airlines’ profit

Hawaiian Airlines’ net profit declined 27% in the second quarter, and Southwest’s launch of Hawaii service likely played a role, said CEO Peter Ingram.Hawaiian reported a net profit of $57.8 million, down from $79.4 million a year earlier. Southwest launched…

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