MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Malaga Costa del Sol in South Spain. Gulf Air’s flight GF021 was welcomed into Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with a water cannon salute and, upon arrival, a celebratory event was held at the airport that saw the attendance …

By Jennifer De Guzman DUBAI: One in every eight Turkish Lira is now generated by the nation’s travel and tourism sector. According to a recent report[1], the sector contributed TL 461.3 billion (USD 95.6 billion) to the country’s economy in 2018, with the sector now representing a 12.1% share of the Turkish economy. Growth in the Turkey’s tourism sector has …

DUBAI: Dubai-based airline flydubai celebrated its inaugural service to Naples (NAP) becoming the first national carrier for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer direct flights from Dubai. With up to five flights a week, Naples becomes flydubai’s second destination in Italy after it launched flights to Sicily’s Catania last year. Onboard the flight was a senior delegation led by …

DUBAI: Emirates has introduced its First-Class cabin in Durban today, in conjunction with the airline’s seasonal frequency increase of four additional flights a week, bringing the airline’s award-winning, luxury travel experience to the coastal South African city. During the seasonal increase from 14 June to 04 August 2019, travellers to and from Durban can enjoy the Emirates’ First Class cabins …

BANGKOK: TOYOTA TSUSHO (THAILAND) CO., LTD., a major trading house, hosted TOYOTSU JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019 presenting Japanese products and cuisines for Thai people. At the event, Thai Airways International PCL made an announcement on its newly-opened route to Sendai, Japan. The City is the center of Tohoku Region and a new destination for tourists. TG offered special ticket discount and …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: Following the success of the recently extended Business and First-class stopover offer, Oman Air is launching another attractive offer for all its passengers. Partnering with the Grand Millennium Muscat, Oman Air’s guests, travelling through Oman on to their end destination, can now enjoy a free night’s accommodation in this luxurious hotel in the centre of Muscat.  …

DUBAI: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has rewarded a total of 10 lucky customers with Tesla cars, as part of Emirates Islamic Kunooz Savings account campaign. At ceremonies held at the Bank’s headquarters in Dubai and its main branch in Abu Dhabi, the winners were handed over the keys to their Tesla cars …

BASRA, Iraq: Careem has launched ride-hailing operations in Basra, Iraq. Basra is the third Iraqi city in which Careem operates, following their entry into the country last year in Baghdad, and then later expanding into Najaf. The launch in Basra – Iraq’s second-largest city by population – brings ride-hailing to a further 2.5 million people in the country and will …

TOKYO: Emirates, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), is proud to announce the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo. The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving yesterday to a champion’s welcome.  On touchdown in the host country of …

News Desk DUBAI: UAE travelers who are yet to plan a summer getaway can now take advantage and book a last minute holiday with Emirates. Enjoy a relaxing, short break with family in Mauritius; or go on memorable city adventure with friends to Barcelona, Munich or Melbourne. Travelers can also fly back home to visit family during the summer to …