DUBAI: HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel price comparison platform today reveals that the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018 at Windsor Castle has led to full-occupancy of the hotels in the area, with hotel rooms being booked at more than triple the average price as royal fans worldwide flock to be part of the historic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-25 April 2018, has announced that it will host the first ATM Student Conference – Career in Travel – as part of its line-up of special focus events. The two-hour conference, …

MANAMA: On race day, at the 2018 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX, Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and title sponsor of the Bahrain Grand Prix had a standout, globally broadcast, moment as the airline’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner conducted a fly pass before the race showcasing not only the airline’s newest, state-of-the-art aircraft but also …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has appointed Paul Starrs as its Chief Commercial Officer effective from April 1st 2018. Bringing with him many years of professional experience in the aviation industry, Paul will mainly focus on developing a comprehensive and sustainable plan to improve Oman Air’s commercial operations. On behalf of Oman Air management …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; and His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning, and Chairman of R Holding, graced the inauguration of the property. The new hotel …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Mr. Chula Sukmanop, Director General, The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), on behalf of the company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation in aviation development at THAI’s Head Office. The objective of the collaboration is to further enhance aviation control and safety …

MUSCAT: Oman Air is proud to announce a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering greater connectivity and an extended range of services between Muscat and popular cities in Thailand. The new agreement, which commenced from April 1st 2018 was signed by Mr Aboudy Nasser, Senior Vice President of Network Planning & Revenue Management for Oman Air and Mr. Pakorn …

LONDON: Stand up comedian Rhod Gilbert learnt how to put out fires, deliver a baby and evacuate an aircraft after an emergency landing as he trained to become British Airways cabin crew for his BBC2 show, Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience. The show is broadcast for the first time on Thursday, April 5. The TV presenter was put through his paces …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Mr. Suwat Kaewook, Consul General Royal of Thai Consulate in Karachi along with M. Azeem Qureshi, General Manager Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, Mr. Arif Suleman, President PTFA&BF and Honorary Trade Advisor, Government of Thailand and others recently inaugurated the Thai Food Festival at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. The Festival is being organized by Avari International Hotels …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has entered into an MoU with Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport, Russia’s third-largest airport, to potentially acquire up to 25 per cent of the airport’s total shares. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday 4 April at the Oryx Rotana Hotel in Doha. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar …