DUBAI: Dubai World Central (DWC) welcomed a total of 900,000 passengers in 2018 (-0.5%) following a surge in customer numbers in Q3 (+26.1%) and moderate growth in Q4 (+3%) last year, thanks to the launch of new services from scheduled and charter carriers during the second half of the year. Top destinations The top regions contributing to growth in traffic …

KUWAIT CITY: Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel has won 8 awards in the Hospitality Salon Culinaire competition held during the 8th edition of Horeca Kuwait 2019 exhibition from 14th -16th January 2019. The contest among Kuwait’s leading hotel and restaurant chefs lasted for three days and included a variety of activities such as live cooking competitions that ranged from appetizers, desserts, hot and cold beverage …

DUBAI: Luxury residential and hospitality property developer Seven Tides has confirmed Barceló Hotel Group as the new operator of its five-star DUKES Dubai, located on the west trunk of Palm Jumeirah. The hotel will be rebranded DUKES Dubai – A Royal Hideaway Hotel and will become the first property in the region under the Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts …

LONDON: The CEOs of oneworld® member airlines on Friday, 1st February met in London to unveil a radical transformation of the global alliance as it marks the 20th anniversary of its launch. The moves are designed to increase the value that oneworld delivers to customers and to its member airlines into its third decade, while reflecting the substantial changes in the marketplace …

DUBAI/GUANGZHOU: Emirates and China Southern Airlines (IATA code: CZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for passengers travelling between China and the Middle East and Africa. The partnership with the Guangzhou-based carrier also allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy seamless connectivity on domestic flights within China, …

DUBAI: There’s no better way to celebrate the month of February than with your family and friends. Visit BurJuman as it celebrates love and new beginnings at the Mall’s Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year festivities. From the 7th to the 14th of February, 4 pm to 10 pm daily at the main atrium, BurJuman recreates the romantic tradition of …

DUBAI: Chinese travellers arriving at Dubai International (DXB) during the next few days are in for a string of surprises as Dubai Airports has announced a range of activities involving food, music, dedicated services and special amenities across the airport in celebration of the Chinese New Year. It’s all part of a comprehensive “China Ready” strategy designed to boost traffic …

ACCRA, Ghana: Emirates, the award-winning airline has celebrated a milestone in its operation to Ghana, marking 15 years of service to Accra. The first Emirates flight flew into Kotoka International Airport in January 2004, and the airline has since carried close to 1.6 million passengers between Accra and Dubai and its network. The airline started operations in Ghana with three flights a …

News Desk DUBAI: Start off 2019 with a new casual wardrobe, exclusively available at the Emirates Official Store and online. Grab yourself a warm, cozy Emirates’ Tail Fin jacket for those long travels or lazy days in or start the New Year with a daily jog in Emirates’ 85 sweatpants. Emirates Tail Fin Jacket Emirates’ Tail Fin jacket is a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has announced the launch of Arabian Travel Week – an umbrella brand comprising four co-located shows. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 27 April – 1 May 2019, the event will comprise ATM 2019 and ILTM Arabia as well …