Web Desk DUBAI: As summer unfurls its warmth across the region, Shaza Hotels invites travellers to step into a world where elegance, tranquillity, and cultural richness converge. More than just an escape, Shaza’s new ‘Summer Smiles’ offer is a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with nature, loved ones, and the soulful rhythm of slow, meaningful travel. From the gentle rustle of trees to the shimmering embrace …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has topped the rankings as YouGov’s Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to the airline’s longstanding ‘Fly Better’ promise. Emirates is the only airline to be featured on the global top 10 list. The YouGov Most Recommended Brands rankings measure the percentage of a brand’s customers who would recommend …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Strawberry season has arrived and to celebrate the quintessential British summer fruit, Emirates is launching a new seasonal strawberry menu on flights between Dubai and the UK this July. Available from 14th to 31st July 2025, the special menu will follow Emirates’ Wimbledon-themed offering and continue the celebration of British seasonal flavours. Featuring a curated selection …

News Desk AJMAN: His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), honoured the winners of the ‘Tourism Innovator Award 2025’. The awards were presented in recognition of their creative ideas and pioneering projects, which have helped advance Ajman’s sustainable tourism development, further consolidating the Emirate’s stature as a leading tourist destination. This initiative …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data Refinement Session with Sarawak’s Hotel Industry in conjunction with the Presentation of Appreciation Certificates to Hotel Survey Samples in Sarawak today. The event was held at the Hilton Hotel Kuching and marked the first engagement of its kind for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports has launched DXB Greet & Go, a new smart pickup service at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3. Designed for guests arriving in Dubai with pre-booked hotel, limousine, or tour operator services, this new solution replaces traditional guest paging with a seamless, technology-enabled experience. With DXB Greet & Go, guests arriving at Terminal 3 can …

By Rafiq Vayani SEOUL/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its global retail footprint with the opening of its first Travel Store in Seoul, setting a new benchmark in travel retail and reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative customer experiences in one of its key destinations in East Asia. Emirates Travel Store in Seoul officially opened on 9 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reinforcing its commitment to customer convenience and innovation, Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services, to explore enabling crypto payment and develop collaborative initiatives. The MoU paves the way for exploring crypto payments at Dubai Duty Free both in-store and online, offering travelers more diverse …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com to explore ways to integrate Crypto.com Pay within its payments systems, while maintaining the highest security and compliance standards. Integration is expected to take effect next year. The MoU was signed in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, …

Rising Flavors of Pakistan Shine on the Global Stage! By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: COTHM Karachi’s culinary champions have made Pakistan proud with their stellar performance at the 4th GCCM Global Culinary Challenge 2025 in Malaysia. Led by Mr. Usaid Ahmed, Director Operations COTHM Karachi, the team demonstrated exceptional skill and creativity, securing: 🥈 7 Silver Medals 🥉 1 Bronze Medal 📜 7 Diplomas Upon their return …