Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai announces the appointment of Fadul Alkassem as its new head chef. Chef Fadul has more than 15 years of culinary experience spanning GCC and Levant regions. Before joining the property, he was the sous chef specialising in Levantine cuisine at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel. He also worked at Tamani Marina Hotel, Abu …

British Airways has significantly increased the number of seats that can be booked using Avios, the reward currency used by the airline, on every flight. The airline has always guaranteed that at least a certain number of reward seats – seats available to book using Avios – will be available on each flight. Today the airline has doubled this guaranteed …

It needs no stating that the global aviation sector has been one of the industries most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the introduction of lockdown measures and quarantine regulations leading to an unprecedented decrease in airline passengers. A report this month (May 2021) from the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization provides stark projections of passenger traffic and airline …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the launch of flights to Sharm El Sheikh. The carrier will operate three weekly flights to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) from 15 June. The route will become flydubai’s second destination in Egypt alongside Alexandria Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE). The launch of flights to the popular resort city follows the …

Thailand is renowned for its unique health and relaxation offerings, ranked 17th overall according to the Medical Tourism Association, using traditional as well as modern techniques to promote wellbeing. As a leading wellness destination, Thailand brings together a long history of traditional medicine and centuries of accrued knowledge, making it the ultimate sanctuary for health conscious travellers seeking to switch …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. The airline also took home accolades for ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, and ‘Airline with Best Economy Class’. The wins demonstrate Emirates’ strategic approach to continuously improving the onboard and on ground experience, offering a safe customer journey …

At the virtual ceremony for the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, Dubai Duty Free was announced as the “Best Airport for Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East” for the 20th consecutive year. Dubai Duty Free, which marked its 37th anniversary in December 2020 came out top in the readers’ survey conducted by the Business Traveller magazine within the duty …

Emirates is helping take the stress out of travel for UAE travellers wanting to travel and reconnect to new experiences. The airline is offering special fares to more than 10popular destinations, now open for visitors, so they can enjoy their long-awaited summer holidays. Destinations like the Maldives, Seychelles, Athens, Moscow and cities in the US included in the offer require little …

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General, General Directorate of Residency & Foreign Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-D), said the department was able to continue its work to translate the visions of the wise leadership in developing government services and their service channels in a way that contributes to enhancing the quality of life and achieving happiness for the customer. …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been nominated in the ‘Best use of Audio Branding” and ‘Best Brand Experience’ categories at tonight’s Transform Awards in Dubai, a global event that recognises excellence and rewards innovation in branding. Created in partnership with leading sonic branding agency, Sixième Son, Etihad is the first airline in the Middle …