By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free won the award for “Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East” for the 24th consecutive time at the Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City on 28th April. Launched in 2002, the annual Business Traveller Middle East Awards organised by Motivate Media Group and Ink, recognise …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is highlighting Thailand’s position as a premier Muslim-friendly destination at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, aligning with the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 initiative. At the event, TAT announced new partnerships with key GCC-based airlines, including Emirates and Etihad Airways, to enhance connectivity and offer co-branded campaigns …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel Group, a division of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, returns to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 – the region’s premier travel and tourism trade event – with an expanded presence and a refreshed stand design. This year, the group will spotlight the latest updates to its distinctive UAE-based products and services, designed …

DUBAI: beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, is expanding its network with the addition of 18 new destinations from its hub in the Maldives. The new routes, launching through 2025 and into 2026, will connect the Maldives to cities across Europe, Asia, India, and the Middle East. This expansion is a response to increasing demand from premium leisure travellers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options to Dubai and beyond. The MoU was signed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, reflecting a step forward in strengthening cooperation between the two carriers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by …

News Desk DUBAI: The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC) announced today (Monday, 28th April) that GCC visitors to Germany have grown steadily to over 489,689 in 2024, a steady year-on-year increase of 1.2% and an impressive 21% increase when compared with the total visitor numbers in 2022. The announcement was made during a press conference, which was held …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: 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, today opened the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, being held from 28 April to 1 May …

Web Desk DUBAI: Qashio, one of the leading providers of spend management solutions, in partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched Qashio for Travel, a next-generation payment platform built to address the unique operational and financial pain points in the travel industry. The launch comes during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the region’s flagship travel …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is setting a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Etihad’s A321LR represents a leap forward in guest experience and innovation, bringing Etihad’s signature luxury and a true First class experience to narrowbody flying. “The A321LR is an amazing aircraft which proves …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates will introduce a slew of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months. The airline will roll out its refreshed A380s to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nice and Perth and its upgraded Boeing 777s to Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Frankfurt, as well as another refitted …