The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very …

Chef James Knight- Pacheco’s culinary repertoire continues to flourish as Cove Beach, a stunning award-winning beach club, recently appoints him as its new Group Executive Chef.  Cove Beach boasts stunning seafront locales both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that comprise of the signature restaurant Two.0. The al fresco spot restaurant, Two.0. which serves modern Mediterranean dishes has started to display …

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian El Khoury, as the new General Manager.  Christian moved into his new role in July 2022 having previously held the position of Cluster Manager in Millennium Kurdistan since August 2021, managing 4 hotels which also includes the tallest hotel in Iraq.   Having started his career …

Qatar Airways unveils Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges at its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), inviting Privilege Club loyalty members and oneworld alliance card holders to access the dedicated lounge corresponding to their frequent flyer tier status when transiting through Doha. The state-of-the-art lounge facilities, with stunning tarmac views, will provide a peaceful haven to Qatar Airways Platinum, Gold and …

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways in partnership with Mashreq, a leading global financial institution, has launched a points transfer programme for members to benefit from. Members can now convert Mashreq Salaam Points into Etihad Guest Miles with a conversion ratio of 22 Salaam Points for every 1 Etihad Guest Mile. Etihad Guest members can simply visit the …

Emirates expects a busy summer and is set to operate as scheduled over the peak travel season, including at its 39 European points with its London Stansted route re-starting from 1 August. With over 24,000 scheduled passenger flights to and from 129 airports around the world for July and August, Emirates has been co-ordinating with its ground handling partners at …

In celebration of Eid Al Adha from 9 to 12 July and honouring its proud Emirati heritage, Emirates will serve traditional and much-loved Eid dishes across all cabins. Eid meals will be served on more than 60 routes departing Dubai; to the Gulf and Middle East region, Africa, UK and Europe, Far East, and India. Economy Class customers will be delighted by a selection of Chicken Biryani or Lamb Gabuli for main course, …

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Binti Shukri exclusively hosted a high tea with nine (9) Ambassadors and High Commissioners from the ASEAN countries. It was an absolute privilege for Tourism Malaysia to bring together, His Excellency Ambassadors from Cambodia, Indonesia, Her Excellency from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, His Excellency from the Republic of …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the upcoming release of the airline’s first non-fungible token (NFT) collection, ‘EY-ZERO1’. The utility-driven series features ten highly detailed 3D aircraft models, each one showcasing a unique Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner livery. A total of 2003 limited-edition collectibles, symbolising the year when Etihad Airways was established, will …

Sofitel Dubai Downtown Hotel is hosting exciting offers throughout Eid-Al-Adha holidays, including a special brunch with live entertainment, a broad selection of local cuisine, and more to enjoy through the long weekend. Guests at the hotel can look forward to relaxing while admiring stunning views of the Burj Khalifa and indulging in authentic Emirati cuisine. In addition to the remarkable …