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. …

Emirates has successfully concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM), the largest in-person travel industry event to take place globally since the pandemic began. Click here to watch how visitors safely experienced Emirates’ products at this year’s ATM. The staging of this year’s Arabian Travel Market is reflective of Dubai’s sustained efforts and consistent approach to bring back large-scale events while …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travelers. The latest data collected by IATA, including its Timatic service, shows that more than 20 countries have wholly or partially lifted restrictions for vaccinated travelers. IATA supports unrestricted access to travel for vaccinated travelers. In cases …

A Pakistani and a Belgian national have been added to the long list of dollar millionaire while five others won luxury vehicles as Dubai Duty Free conducted the latest draw for Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion today, 19th May in Concourse B at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Waseem Ramzan, a Pakistani national based …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, SAUDIA, announced a new reciprocal loyalty agreement, expanding on the existing codeshare deal between the two airlines. Members of the Etihad Guest and ALFURSAN programmes can now earn and redeem miles on flights across both carriers’ networks. Loyalty programme members from both …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has pledged its support to tourism in Indonesia through a Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) outlining joint marketing activities to promote the country. The MoC was signed at Arabian Travel Market 2021, by Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations – Far East at Emirates and Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister for Marketing, the Ministry of Tourism …

Yas Island’s custom-built open-air venue is now known as Etihad Park as part of a larger partnership deal announced between Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Flash Entertainment, the region’s leading entertainment company. The newly named venue is the latest addition to Etihad’s growing list of sponsored entertainment hubs, following the introduction of Etihad Arena …