DUBAI: Dubai International’s (DXB) apron and aircraft parking areas across its 12.5km2 airfield are now lit with brighter, more efficient LED lights that will deliver annual energy savings of approximately 7,000 MWh, which is equal to 495 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, or growing more than 8,000 seedlings per year for 10 years. That’s thanks to the completion of a …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Training, the specialist training division of Etihad Aviation Group, has become the first aviation company in the Middle East to gain approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to train Boeing 777 and 787 pilots for European operators and carriers elsewhere which adopt Europe’s air safety standards. The approval to train pilots for these two …

DUBAI: Emirates, is looking for candidates in the UAE to join its multinational cabin crew team. Candidates are required to register online on the Emirates Group careers website and wait to receive an invitation email prior to attending the recruitment event. Candidates who qualify will be informed of the venue details for the assessment day. The airline is looking for …

News Desk DUBAI: The finest travel brands in the Caribbean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in the Bahamas. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best. The red carpet evening, hosted at Sandals® Royal Bahamian, marked the opening …

DUBAI: Studio M Arabian Plaza, a chic-urban and hassle-free hotel apartment has successfully completed its first year of operation. The one year anniversary of Studio M is a reflection of its utmost hospitality and services that received an incredible guest response throughout the year. The celebrations began with Studio M Arabian Plaza’s staff distributing cupcakes and coffee to drivers, motorists, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Travellers flying with Emirates to and from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia & Vietnam are in for a treat this Lunar New Year. Available for a limited time only, a specially curated selection of festive goodies and traditional Chinese fare will be available onboard, as well as on ground at select Emirates airport lounges. Lunar New Year …

DUBAI: The environmental impact of hotels, relaxed visa regulations, the growth of online travel agents and maximising profits for hotel owners will be the top four trends in 2020, according to Mohamed Awadalla, CEO of UAE-based TIME Hotels. Every professional hotelier today will recognise the impact that their property and its guests is having on the environment. Reducing carbon emissions …

DUBAI: dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, is revealing its most popular destinations in 2019 and where 2020 looks likely to take the UAE’s growing traveller base. In 2019, the top ten most popular destinations for UAE travellers booking with dnata Travel were: United Arab Emirates (for staycations), Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Italy, Egypt, Switzerland, and Azerbaijan. …

News Desk SHARJAH: To target new international markets and enhance Sharjah Airport’s standing in terms of travel and tourism, Sharjah Airport has concluded its participation in Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2020, a leading international travel industry event held in Helsinki, Finland from January 15th to 19th. In the presence of several officials from both the public and private sectors, Sharjah …

DUBAI: As the UAE marks Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Lufthansa Group has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by stepping up its efforts aimed at making the future of aviation climate-neutral. The Group has been investing in climate-friendly planes and alternative fuels in addition to improving all aspects of flight operations through the adoption of sustainable practices and innovative technologies. With …