Archive for the Category ‘Travel Industry’

Rixos Hotels Empire Expands to Istanbul

Rixos Hotels Empire Expands to Istanbul

Dubai, UAE: Rixos Hotels has announced its strategic expansion into Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, ending years of anticipation as to when the Turkish developer would enter the city with a unique project. Dubbed ‘Rixos Residences Bomonty’, the Rixos Hotels project will set a new standard in the city, by bringing Rixos’ unique flair and take [...]

Turkish Airlines announces addition of 35 Boeing 737NG planes to its fleet

Turkish Airlines announces addition of 35 Boeing 737NG planes to its fleet

Dubai, UAE; Turkish Airlines is further increasing its share in the global aviation market with the purchase of 35 Boeing 737 jets – 20 definite and 15 optional. The Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 ER planes will all be fitted with the unique ‘Sky Interior’ cabins.
This latest addition follows the recent announcement of the purchase [...]

Opening of Dusit Princess’ flagship hotel in Dubai coincides with upswing in UAE’s travel and tourism market

Opening of Dusit Princess’ flagship hotel in Dubai coincides with upswing in UAE’s travel and tourism market

UAE ranks No.1 in Middle East and Africa’s travel and tourism sector with long-term growth forecast of up to 2.8 per cent in 10 years
Dusit International has announced the opening of Dusit Princess City Centre, Dubai located near Deira City Centre, adding a new facet to one of the most exciting and popular locations in [...]

TRAVEL CATERING INDUSTRY HAILS ITCA DUBAI AS ‘MUST ATTEND’ INDUSTRY EVENT

TRAVEL CATERING INDUSTRY HAILS ITCA DUBAI AS ‘MUST ATTEND’ INDUSTRY EVENT

Strong Business Deals Highlight Strength in MENA;
ITCA Dubai Conference Helped Set the Direction for 2010
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leading industry executives have hailed ITCA Dubai, the only travel catering and in-flight services exhibition for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, as the year’s ‘must attend industry event’ following three days of impressive business [...]

Air Arabia named ‘Low-Cost Carrier of the Year’ by two leading industry bodies

Air Arabia named ‘Low-Cost Carrier of the Year’ by two leading industry bodies

Sharjah, December 7, 2009: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has been named “Low-Cost Carrier of the Year” by both the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) at the Aviation Outlook Asia 2009 congress in Beijing and at the Doha Aviation Summit 2009.
Air Arabia’s latest achievement came in [...]

RAFAEL VIÑOLY COMPLETES VDARA AT CITYCENTER

RAFAEL VIÑOLY COMPLETES VDARA AT CITYCENTER

NEW YORK, NY – RV Architecture LLC, under the leadership of Rafael Viñoly FAIA, announces the completion and the December 1 opening of Vdara Hotel & Spa in CityCenter, an extraordinary urban resort destination that will refine and redefine Las Vegas.
The 1.6 million-square-foot, 57-story Vdara is distinguished by its slender profile and curvature, which respond [...]

Dubai Airport Freezone To Showcase New Brand, Expansion At Air Show

Dubai Airport Freezone To Showcase New Brand, Expansion At Air Show

Dubai Airport Freezone, the leading Freezone among 13 in the UAE in terms of import and export efficiency per square metre will be showcasing its new colours after undertaking a revamp of its brand image at the Dubai Air Show.
The Dubai Airport Freezone will also be welcoming visitors to its stand A 164 at Emirates [...]

Emirate has experienced 100% growth in tourist numbers in last 5 years

Emirate has experienced 100% growth in tourist numbers in last 5 years

London, 10 November 2009
Sharjah’s participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition, taking place in London from 9 to 12 November 2009, has attracted a lot of attention among Arabic and international media, as well as exhibition visitors, including tourism and travel experts from all over the world.
Coverage in the British media focused on [...]

Zighy Bay Strengthens Sales And Marketing Team

Zighy Bay Strengthens Sales And Marketing Team

Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay has appointed Demeiter Vaubell as director of sales and marketing.
An Australian national, Demeiter brings with her over 20 years of hospitality experience having worked for a number of international hotel chains around the world including Hyatt International, Hilton, Carlson Hotels and Anantara Resorts & Spas.
Having completed Hospitality Management & [...]

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority In MOU With Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority In MOU With Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which manages the tourism industry within the Arabian Gulf emirate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) to collaborate on the rolling-out of educational strategies aimed at honing Abu Dhabi’s ability to engage the rapidly emerging Asian and Chinese outbound markets.
Under the MOU, [...]