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Emirates plans flights to Porto in Portugal

Emirates announced today that it will launch a four times weekly service between Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, and Dubai from Ju...
L&T unit wins $980m airport design, construction deal

India's top engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said one of its units has secured a contract worth over ₹70 billi...
Best Western acquires WorldHotels

Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced today that it has acquired renowned global hotel brand WorldHotels representing a collection of app...
New data firm to analyse 35m flights a year

The need for accurate insights to help shape the future of travel is underlined today with the launch of Cirium, designed to be the leader in d...
Yas Waterworld brings back 'Cinema Under the Stars'

Abu Dhabi's Yas Waterworld, a one-of-a-kind waterpark offering families fun-packed adventures and the engaging themed experiences, is bringin...
Four Points by Sheraton to open first hotel in Pakistan

Lahore Regency Private Limited and Marriott International have signed an agreement to open the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Pakistan....
SriLankan Airlines posts $135m net loss amid rising fuel costs

SriLankan Airlines recorded a net loss of $135 million between April and December 2018 despite a significant improvement in its overall performan...
Jumeirah Group unveils new luxury desert resort in Abu Dhabi

Jumeirah Group, a global hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, is expanding its portfolio in the UAE with the opening of a luxury desert r...
UAE sees increasing demand from European travellers

The number of travellers visiting the UAE from Europe is on the rise, according to the latest data compiled by Expedia Group, furthering the coun...
Four Points by Sheraton debuts in Sharjah

Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah, part of Marriott International, celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 17, m...

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Regional News & Features

January 2019 1829

Looking for new destinations, experiences or adventures? Away from the big and bold or exhausting shopping expeditions? Try Finland. ...

In focus

Matka showcases ‘hidden treasures’

January 2019 1241

It's not just matka (travel) anymore; for the new tourist, it’s the experience that counts and the tourism industry is well prepared to seize the op ...

Spa Holidays

Wellness tourism in great shape

January 2019 956

Wellness tourism grew from a $563 billion market in 2015 to $639 billion in 2017, or 6.5 per cent annually, more than twice as fast as tourism overall (3. ...

Sports & Adventure Travel

Saudi International confirms star line-up

January 2019 872

The Saudi International powered by SBIA, the first-ever European Tour event to be played in the kingdom, has confirmed the participation of European Ryder ...

Montenegro

Montenegro beckons the Gulf traveller

January 2019 984

Montenegro is a Balkan country, surrounded by Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, and ...

Abu Dhabi

Louvre celebrates one million visitors

January 2019 881

Louvre Abu Dhabi announced that it welcomed more than one million visitors in its first year, establishing itself as one of the leading cultural instituti ...

Destination Reports

Dubai aims to improve inclusive tourism

January 2019 1259

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) has launched the Inclusive Service training programme designed to teach individuals employed in tourist-facing roles to ...

Tools & Tech

Attractions Marketplace increases Dubai's reach

January 2019 3184

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has introduced a new business to business (B2B) online platform that will deliver an ...

Aviation

Runway closure to reduce Emirates flights by 25pc

January 2019 1324

Asignificant number of scheduled Emirates flights will be impacted by the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway for maintenance w ...