Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jumeirah Group as of December 2022. A recognised professional in the international hospitality industry, Giannouka joins Jumeirah Group with 20 years of experience in business leadership, operations, hotel development, asset management and strategic …

Musafir.com, a leading online travel agency headquartered in the UAE, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30% in the region. The Middle East is becoming the world’s fastest-growing sports tourism destination valued at an estimated $600bn, according to the World Trade Organisation. Major events such as …

Fashion Idol Season 1 hosted by ePricx Agency will take place on October 15 at Ramee Dream Hotel, Dubai. The glamorous evening to be attended by socialites, dignitaries and achievers, will include a gala dinner, dance, fashion and a surprise as well. Epricx held an press conference for the launch of the International Fashion Idol 2022 Event on 28th September …

With an aim to underline varied prospects in citizenship and residency across the globe, the International Residency & Citizenship Expo 2022 is returning to Abu Dhabi. The Expo, which serves as a platform to assemble government bodies, approved consultants, official authorised agencies, legal entities, property developers, consultants and all the other associated entities, will be organised by Dome Exhibitions at …

Nakheel, the Dubai-based world-leading master developer, today announced the launch of a new selection of residences at Palm Beach Towers 3, offering residents the perfect blend of style and luxury. The launch of this third development at Palm Beach Towers follows strong demand for Palm Beach Towers 1 and 2, which have both sold out. Located on Palm Jumeirah and featuring over …

Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new broader historic commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United Cargo around the world. The MoU was signed at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) – IATA event …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will host the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held in Abu Dhabi from 24 to 26 October. The opening ceremony will be held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, welcoming senior aviation leaders and decision-makers with the participation of 34 airlines from across the region, as …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia is participating for the fifth time at the Gulf Travel Show (GTS) from 28 to 29 September 2022. Focusing on sustainable tourism in terms of business meetings, the digital event hosts buyers from across the region. After the success of the first four editions in November 2020, March 2021, October 2021 and March 2022, …

The DP World Tour and Emirates have signed an extension to their partnership agreement that will see the international airline remain an Official Partner of golf’s DP World Tour until the end of the 2024 season. As part of the agreement, Emirates will benefit from highly visible branding across 21 DP World Tour tournaments and the Tour’s media and digital …

Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, today commences a programme of celebrations in honour of its 30th birthday. While the industry looks very different today than in 1992 when Priority Pass launched, its members remain at the heart of everything it does. As the world emerges from a global shutdown and a busy summer, travel is …