MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is reintroducing the Oman Air Pass. The Pass which must be purchased and used online, is a simple, convenient and cost-effective way for guests to enjoy their trip with savings up to 50% off. The Oman Air Pass, delivered by Option town, has been re-launched with a host of …

DUBAI: Be transported to the North Pole this festive season and explore the Little Elf’s Village at Dubai Marina Mall, with fun activities in a winter wonderland setting for the whole family to enjoy! Complete with a Mushroom Elf House, Toy Factory, giant leaf swing, wishing well, toy conveyor, playground and more, there’s a host of activities and festive merriment …

DUBAI: AccorHotels, the world’s leading travel & lifestyle group and Dubai World Trade Centre LLC (DWTC) have  announced recently the first 25hours Hotels property outside of Europe. The game-changing disruptive hospitality brand, which was conceptualized in Germany, is set to make its debut for the first time ever in the Middle East with the 25hours Dubai Hotel. The 434-room property, …

DOHA: Qatar Airways has been named ‘Best Airline for International First Class,’ ‘Best First-Class Seat Design,’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ for the second consecutive year by the ‘Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey Awards’, one of the most respected awards in the business travel industry. The U.S. based Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey awards are voted on by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: DUKES Dubai has been named ‘World’s Leading New Hotel 2017’, at the grand final of the World Travel Awards, which took place on December 10 at the JW Marriott, Emerald Bay, in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The five-star hotel, which only opened its doors on the western trunk of Palm Jumeirah in March this year, had already …

LONDON: British Airways is to launch more content in the first half of 2018 to the travel trade thanks to New Distribution Capability (NDC), starting with new short-haul price points. The move follows the successful introduction by the airline of the distribution technology charge and new agreements with trade partners. Adam Daniels, the airline’s chief commercial officer said: “We’ve successfully …

DUBAI: Emirates yesterday operated a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain in celebration of the country’s 46th National Day. The special flight operated as EK 835, and is one of the shortest scheduled A380 flight routes in the world, with a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The A380 one off service was proudly operated by Captain Hassan Alsaati and …

BIZ TODAY REPORT MANAMA: Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, in collaboration with Bahrain Airport Company, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), and all three Gulf Air unions, celebrated all of The Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day, Accession Day and Martyrs’ Day today at the airline’s headquarters in Muharraq. …

BEIJING: In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, Star Alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) have agreed to closely cooperate to further establish Beijing Capital International Airport as a leading hub and transfer airport as well as to significantly enhance the future customer experience. …

DUBAI: Emirates, the Official Airline of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has brought all-star players Justin Turner (third baseman) and Chase Utley (second baseman) to Dubai to help further develop the game of baseball in the region.  Late last year, Emirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the sponsorship of the Dubai Little League Divisional Teams, now called the Dubai Dodgers. …