Etihad Airways has launched the first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Baku.The inaugural flight, EY297, departed Abu Dhabi yesterday carrying a special delegation including diplomats, dignitaries, media representatives, and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team.On arrival in…
Japan’s tourism industry is currently going through a positive period. In April, a consortium of 60 Japanese companies will launch a new fund. It will be the largest of its kind in the country with the equivalent of 234 million…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism has launched a comprehensive new digital initiative which will act as a ‘one-stop’ reference, allowing users to gain instant access to every possible aspect of cultural life and heritage in the destination.The…
Cathay Pacific has unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport.Located close to gate 16 in Terminal 1 and designed in the signature style of Cathay Pacific’s award-winning lounges in Hong Kong and across its network,…
Dubai Airports today confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s southern runway for a 45-day period in 2019 to conduct a comprehensive upgrade designed to boost safety, service and capacity levels.DXB operates 24/7, 365 days per year with over 1,100 aircraft…
The UAE will continue to lead the GCC’s luxury hospitality segment to 2022, with 73 per cent of existing luxury hotel stock and 61 per cent of the region’s current luxury pipeline located in the country, according to data released…
China celebrated the Lunar New Year last week and as always it was a week of numerous travels. According to official data, during the whole festival about 386 million trips of Chinese tourists were made. This represents an increase of…
Madinat Jumeirah has appointed two new general managers to its senior leadership team.Pinar Kartal Timer completes the team, joining Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. following Azar Saliba, who joined Jumeirah Al Naseem in August.The new appointments complete…
InterContinental Hotel Group has seen revenue increase four per cent to $1.8 billion for 2017, primarily resulting from a four per cent increase in room numbers.The hotel giant – which counts Crown Plaza, Holiday and Hotel Indigo among its current…
Barceló Hotel Group has expanded into the UAE with Barceló Residences Dubai Marina and Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel.The United Arab Emirates is renowned for the grand luxury hotels and therefore serves as the perfect destination for the group’s expansion.Dubai, in…
