Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one airport for international passengers for the fourth consecutive year with annual traffic for 2017 reaching 88.2 million passengers, according to the annual traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.Propelled…
The worldwide voting window for the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 is now open.Industry insiders, consumers, and stakeholders from around the globe have been invited to cast their votes for the Middle Eastern organisations they consider the…
Hundreds of budding sports stars are descending on Hainan in China this week as Mission Hills Haikou joins forces with FC Barcelona, NBA and the PGA Tour China for a fortnight of elite level competition and training.China’s international qualifying tournament…
As prime minister Theresa May sets off on a trade mission to China, research out today underscores the value of frequent, direct connections between the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow, and the Middle Kingdom.It also identifies the urgent need to add…
InterContinental Fujairah Resort has opened in the beguiling Dibba, United Arab Emirates.The opening comes as Fujairah becomes increasingly popular with tourists, while the hotel opening demonstrates IHG’s commitment to expand its luxury portfolio across the region.InterContinental Fujairah Resort is a…
The Ascott is ramping up its expansion with a target to double its portfolio to 160,000 units globally by 2023.Hot on the heels of its recent signing of nine management contracts in China, Ascott has clinched contracts to manage another…
The A350-1000 has embarked on a three-week demonstration tour to the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific regions.The tour follows the completion of a successful flight test campaign, which lasted less than one year and culminated in joint EASA and FAA type certification.The…
Marriott has announced the opening of the design-led Aloft Palm Jumeirah, the first property from the brand to open in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Located on the eastern crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, the hotel delivers a distinct lifestyle experience to…
A record 4.9 million people stayed in Abu Dhabi’s 162 hotels and hotel apartments during 2017, meaning the emirate recorded an impressive 9.8 per cent year-on-year rise.The United Kingdom remains the largest European source market, registering a 13 per cent…
Saudia has achieved outstanding operational performance and an unprecedented number of guests flown, total flights operated, and seat capacity during 2017.The total number of passengers that travelled with the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rose significantly last…
