Dubai has solidified its position as the top destination for Solartrip travelers, with the city emerging as a favorite following the New Year holiday period. Solartrip’s data reveals that luxury accommodations are in high demand, with five-star hotels accounting for 52.2% of all bookings, followed by four-star hotels at 22.7%. Meanwhile, 12.8% of users opt for three-star hotels, 10.6% choose …

News Desk CAIRO/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, unveils its Emirates World store in Egypt, expanding the reach of its refreshed travel retail store concept that elevates the customer experience through product showcases, smart technologies and expert travel consultants. The Emirates World store, located at the luxurious 5A WaterWay in Cairo, was inaugurated by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and …

Web Desk GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the critical need to ensure that SAF’s contribution to aviation’s …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI Pakistan Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and a trusted platform for millions of travellers worldwide, is excited to announce the expansion of its OTA platform now enabling Pakistani’s to ‘Book on Wego’. The company also revealed that Saudia Arabia remains top …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the success of its partnership with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by upgrading its logo to the coveted ‘front-of-shirt’ position. Following their successful partnership as Associate Sponsor during the 2024 season, where Etihad Airways had its logo on the back of the team jersey, Etihad has taken its sponsorship to the …

KARACHI: Avari Towers Karachi hosted a grand celebration of the Chinese New Year at its renowned Dynasty Restaurant on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The event brought together esteemed guests from the business community, media, and social influencers to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese festivities. Guests were treated to an exquisite culinary experience, featuring an …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel Group,a leading global travel services provider, announced the promotion of Amal Mohammed Ahmed to Divisional Vice President – Global Operations, to support ambitious plans for regional and international growth from its UAE headquarters. In her enhanced role, Amal will lead the dnata Travel Group’s Operations function as a centre of excellence, driving automation and simplification of manual processes, …

DUBAI: Careem’s F&B discovery and discounts service, Careem DineOut, has launched exclusive ‘Buy One Get One Free’ deals and discounts on a range of dining experiences in Dubai. From brunches and buffets to chef-led supper clubs, both residents and tourists can now enjoy incredible savings on dining with Careem. Top brunch spots like Masti, Trader Vic’s, Kimura-Ya, Great British Restaurant, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai has once again secured the top position globally for city cleanliness, according to the latest Global Power City Index (GPCI) report issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan. This prestigious recognition, achieved for the fifth year in a row, underscores Dubai’s commitment to establishing itself as a benchmark …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: M2L Concepts, a leading name in the entertainment, leisure, and technology sectors in Dubai, has announced the launch of the third season of its flagship event, Ramadan District. The event will take place from March 8 to March 23, 2025, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Plaza Terrace, set against the iconic backdrop of the Museum of …