DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has pledged its renewed commitment to supporting tourism into Vietnam and bilateral trade, with a special focus on Ho Chi Minh City, by signing global marketing agreements to promote tourism to the city from the United Arab Emirates and encouraging trade and investment. H.E. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, the Chairman of the People’s …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: ASIS Boats is once again the trendsetter in the leisure RHIB market with the launch of its latest innovation: the ASIS Amphibious Beachlander at the first Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS). “We are very thrilled to have exhibited our boats in our home turf so we can share the success that ASIS Boats has …

DUBAI: Cycling enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will be able to casually ride, as well as test their physical skills, endurance and determination when UAE Team Emirates makes a stop this Friday, 26th October at the Al Qudra cycling track to mark the first day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The event is open to Emirates Group employees, …

MUSCAT: As it continues to ramp up its tourism campaigns in its quest to meet the government’s ambitious 2040 target of 11 million visitors and the objectives of Oman Tourism Strategy, the Oman Ministry of Tourism has announced its support for the much talked-about food festival Muscat Eat. To be held from November 15 to 17, 2018 at the Al …

ABU DHABI: The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018, hosted and organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) ended on a high, reinforcing the opportunity for the marine sector in Abu Dhabi. The four-day event attracted 21,123 local, regional and international visitors, who were treated to a fascinating display of the latest luxury yachts, …

LONDON: As part of its continued commitment to put customers at the heart of its business, British Airways has recently announced a multi-million pounds investment in training for its staff at Heathrow – beginning with its customer service hosts at its flagship home, Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Investment in customer service training The investment is part of the airline’s plan to …

KARACHI: Mövenpick Hotel Karachi strongly believes in giving back to the area it operates in through supporting key social causes, especially related to education. The hotel recently took part in a global CSR campaign ‘Kilo of Kindness’ that comes under the CSR function of Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts, SHINE, which focuses on assistance of underprivileged sections of the society. The …

ABU DHABI: The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018, hosted and organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), continued to attract an increasing number of visitors for the third day in a row with local, regional and international visitors as well as leisure marine industry professionals, stakeholders and families arriving at ADNEC marina to …

LONDON: British Airways unveiled what could be its pilot class of 2022 last night, as 100 students were given the chance to give flying a go, at the airline’s headquarters near Heathrow. The airline’s aim is to inspire and encourage the next generation to pursue a career as a British Airways pilot. Pilots from across the airline turned out in force to …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines today announced the promotion of Greg Schwendinger to Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. Schwendinger replaces Heather Garboden, who will leave the company in November. He will report to Kenji Hashimoto, Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development. Greg Schwendinger named Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis FORT WORTH, Texas …