Jumeirah has opened Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi.The property draws inspiration from a historic desert village while meandering luscious courtyards and walkways allow for a sense of discovery.Water features and pools inspired by the natural falaj…
An historic 122-room boutique hotel on the south bank of the fabled Perfume River in the one-time imperial capital of Vietnam has officially opened.Azerai La Residence, Hue, becomes the second hotel in a new group formed by hotelier Adrian Zecha.Concurrent…
Mandarin Oriental has launched in the Middle East with the opening 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…
Europe remains the most visited region in the world, with a six per cent upswing in international tourist arrivals in 2018 compared to the previous year.That is according to the latest report from the European Travel Commission.The commission is an…
European plane manufacturer Airbus has taken the “painful” decision to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021.The news comes after key partner Emirates cut its orderbook from 162 to 123 of the superjumbo.The aircraft has struggled to compete with more…
Attracting more tourism or preserving their ecosystem is a dilemma that beaches and islands around the world are facing today. The massive and uncontrolled arrival of visitors to important ecological areas has become a problem for several of these destinations,…
Air Astana has declared unaudited net profit for 2018 of US$5.3 million, driven by higher revenues and higher jet fuel costs.The figure last year was $39.1 million.Total airline revenue for the past 12 months rose by ten per cent to…
Year after year, Oman is opening itself to international tourism. The country’s goal is to diversify its economy and with its rich history and impressive variety of landscapes, the sultanate hopes to quickly become a popular destination among Western tourists,…
Incredible beaches, crystal clear waters, massage stations, food on the beach, white sand … These are the usual responses of tourists when asked about Thailand. Military dictatorship, persecution of civilians, sex tourism, and natural disasters rarely top the list, although…
Effective July 1st, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul.The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK and Sydney as a destination…
