Sofitel Dubai Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Director of Operations, Mohamed Hawwam. Egyptian-born Mohamed brings with him 20 years of diverse experience, working across renowned properties in the UAE and KSA. Prior to his current role, Mohamed held various senior commercial and operational roles at Sofitel KSA, followed by Cluster Director of Revenue Sofitel Abu …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the launch of two new summer routes. The carrier will operate three weekly flights to Mykonos International Airport (JMK) and Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) between 18 June and 29 September. The launch of flights to the two Greek islands brings the number of seasonal routes served by flydubai to six destinations including Bodrum …

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened this morning the 20th edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest B2B airport industry exhibition, that had generated an overwhelming response in its new physical and digital format due to …

News Desk DUBAI: Middle East region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, Arabian Travel Market continues this week from Monday 24 May to Wednesday 26 May with the highly anticipated ATM Virtual event. During the three-day showcase, which begins tomorrow, those unable to attend the in-person event this year have the opportunity to view sessions recorded from the in-person event, as …

Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST)part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)  to further Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations, launches ‘Get into the Green Scene’. The initiative is aimed at Dubai residents and visitors to raise awareness of the city’s sustainable attractions and highlight the ease of incorporating sustainable practices into everyday …

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is participating at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week, which is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the first international travel trade event to take place in-person since the outbreak. The GNTB wanted to raise awareness of what Germany and in particular Berlin, has to offer city, nature and culture enthusiasts …

The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), a part of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has unveiled a brand-new scholarship at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to mark the UAE’s Year of the 50th, and bolster its efforts to provide quality vocational education opportunities to young people, covering key specialisations within the tourism ecosystem. The Golden Jubilee …

DUBAI: As the physical instalment of Arabian Travel Market 2021 drew to a close, Dubai’s Department of Tourism ad Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hailed a safe and successful week at the world’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months that was held from 16 – 19 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  The event has undoubtedly given a …

News Desk SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Prague, starting September 22, 2021. Schedule to Prague,effective September 22, 2021 (all times local): Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Aircraft Frequency  G9 584 Sharjah 15:50 Prague 20:30 Airbus A320 Wed/Sat G9 585 Prague 21:40 Sharjah 05:50 …

DUBAI: On the sidelines of its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company specialized in the dry sector, announced today the launch and pre-opening phase of ECOS hotel in Al Furjan area near the EXPO 2020 site. ECOS hotel is a lifestyle hotel that accommodates leisure, family, and business travelers. …