DUBAI/NEW YORK: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, today announced that it had completed the acquisition of New York-headquartered inflight and VIP caterer, 121 Inflight Catering. The acquisition allows dnata to significantly expand its operations in the United States, further strengthening its global network of catering businesses. Founded in 2007, 121 Inflight Catering offers premium catering services …

DUBAI: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman of Dubai World unveiled today the Aviation One office complex, the Dubai South flagship commercial property. During his visit to Dubai South Chalet, at MEBAA 2018, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed inspected the perspective of Aviation One, and was updated on the developments by the Aviation District officials. …

DUBAI, UAE: Rove City Walk, a contemporary hotel operated by the award-winning Rove Hotels, has launched the sale of its guest rooms, promising investors the opportunity to earn 40 per cent share of revenue and up to 8 per cent return on investment. Investors will also receive 50 per cent off on room bookings and F&B across all Rove Hotels …

DUBAI: Careem, the leading ride hailing company and one of the biggest technology organisations in the great MENA region signed an agreement with Private Limousine yesterday. The agreement was signed by Bassel Al Nahlaoui, Managing Director of Careem Gulf and Ahmed Lootah, Managing Director of Private Limousine. The joint cooperation will offer Careem’s technology to Private Limousine to manage their fleet and …

DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering, part of The Emirates Group and one of the world’s largest caterers, has been selected to lead the hospitality and operations for the New Zealand pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The New Zealand pavilion restaurant, part of New Zealand’s expansive 2,000sqm Expo 2020 presence, will be central to the country’s participation at Expo 2020. International visitors …

News Desk LISBON: For the first time in our company’s history and on its 35th anniversary, Mideast receives the honorary title “World’s Leading Destination Management Company 2018” by the World Travel Awards ™, the Oscars of the tourism industry. Mideast, grace to the votes received by its supporters, managed to get the top-of-the-world award in its category. The greatest players of the tourism industry on aglobal level …

LONDON: To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, British Airways surprised some of the 50,000 customers with disabilities who fly with the airline every month, with upgrades and lounge invitations, to get their trip off to a first-class start. The airline welcomes 1,500 to 2,000 customers who require additional assistance at its hub at Heathrow Terminal 5 every day. …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is set to host four major events in December, adding further momentum to its ongoing efforts to enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as the region’s capital for business tourism, while also highlighting its ability to attract and host leading international exhibitions and conferences. The company has made all the necessary arrangements to …

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group today unveiled a specially commissioned art piece named ‘From the Heart of Zayed’. The art piece, designed and created by Elygraf, a Filipino artist based in Dubai, was commissioned by Emirates Group to pay homage and celebrate the legacy of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin …

By Irfan Pardesi DUBAI: When the MEBAA Show 2018 opens on 10 December, the static display area will showcase some of the industry’s newest and most eye catching private jets for attendees to view and visit across the three days of the event. Among those on display will be the Hondajet, making its second appearance at the MEBAA Show after …