Dubai’s Emirates deploys A380 to New Zealand for first time since 2020

Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates Airline has deployed for the first time since 2020 its superjumbo aircraft to New Zealand due to increasing travel demand. The A380 flight, which has just […]
Summit puts spotlight on Mideast hospitality sector issues

Leading hospitality industry professionals were in Dubai for a one-day summit hosted by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East (HSMAI ME) where they discussed its best practices, […]
Marriott to open 4 properties in UAE in deal with RDK tourism

Marriott International has signed a deal with RDK Tourism Investment to open four properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The signings are expected to further enhance the company’s footprint […]
Flydubai to start flights to new EU, Asian tourist hotspots next year

Dubai’s low-cost carrier flydubai has announced plans to launch new flights to key destinations including Milan and Cagliari (Italy), Corfu (Greece), Pattaya and Krabi (Thailand) from next year. Also the […]
Etihad set to be back at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways has confirmed it will return to London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 starting from June 22. The move comes following the setting up of a […]
Dubai airport runway closure from today: Authority issues tips for smooth travel experience

Dubai Airports has confirmed that the Northern Runway Rehabilitation project at Dubai International (DXB) will begin today, May 9, until June 22. The essential works being carried out will see […]
Saadiyat Island will contribute $1.14bln to tourism economy by 2025: DCT Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island will drive Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector, contributing AED 4.2 billion ($1.14 billion) and attracting 19 million visitors by 2025, according to the emirate’s Department of Culture and Tourism […]
New programme launched to boost Emirati tourism professionals’ skills

Medyaf, the industry nationalisation initiative at Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, has launched the ‘Explore the Tourism Industry in Dubai’ initiative. Designed […]