SINGAPORE: dnata, a leading global air services provider, has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (‘CEIV Fresh’) certification at Singapore Changi Airport for achieving the highest quality and standards in the temperature-controlled handling of perishable products, including fresh fruits, meat, fish, dairy and flowers. The transport of perishable goods by air increases constantly with growing consumer demand for healthy products all year …

Upfield Professional, the Foodservice division of Upfield behind the brands Rama Professional, Flora Plant™ and Violife® sponsored the first ever vegan category at this year’s Emirates Salon Culinaire. The competition took place across the UAE with the winner announced on 5th April in Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. Emirates Salon Culinaire, running on its 24th year, is a series …

The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend returns to Newbury Racecourse on Friday, 16th and Sunday, 18th April when seven of the meeting’s 14 scheduled races are sponsored by the leading airport retailer including two Group 3 contests, the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes and the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, a recognised fillies’ Classic trial. The meeting has again …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates today commenced trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass– a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. The first passengers travelling from Dubai to Barcelona on EK 185 today trialled the ‘digital passport’ to verify and share …

KARACHI: Emirates is launching special fares in First Class and Business Class, so you can now book your holiday for less and plan to meet friends and family. With Emirates’ generous booking policies, customers have the option to extend ticket validity for up to three years, enjoying greater flexibility and confidence when planning travel during unprecedented times. Travellers in Pakistan …

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has reconfirmed that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase, will go-ahead in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May, as final preparations are being put in place, in particular health and safety. In addition to Reed Exhibitions’ Global COVID-19 ‘Safety Shows’ Health & Safety strategy, ATM is working …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has selected IBS Software as a partner to enhance its Falconflyer loyalty programme (FFP) and provide Gulf Air with the flexibility to dynamically adapt its Falconflyer programme to meet the needs of travellers and enhance its members experience.  Gulf Air has entered into this partnership as part of its …

To honour Ms. Nilofer Lalani’s contributions in aviation sector, the Editorial Board of Biz Today International decided to confer upon her Biz Today Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was presented to Ms. Nilofer Lalani’s during recently held Biz Today’s Lifestyle Summit 2021 in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia at Mövenpick Hotel Karachi on 02nd April 2021. After completing her formal education with …

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre is pleased to reveal its variety of offerings for the month of April. The opulent hotel invites guests to treat themselves to its F&B specials across some of its most renowned outlets. Indulge in a decadent afternoon tea, featuring a wide variety of specialty tea blends along with a selection of luxurious sweet and …

DUBAI: Emirates is offering travellers from the UAE the chance to book their long-awaited Eid or summer getaway to the Maldives, with fares starting from AED 3,495 in Economy Class, and AED 8,555 in Business Class. The offer is valid for bookings made starting today until 25 April 2021 for travel until 31 July 2021. Travellers can also plan their ideal Maldivian …