LONDON: Gastrodiplomacy in Jordan, plans for Expo 2020 in Dubai, opportunities in Africa and the latest travel trends for the region were all hotly debated topics in the Middle East & Africa Inspiration Zone on Day Three of WTM London – where Ideas Arrive. Increased security, rising demand and growing competition in the Middle East and Africa region is opening …

DUBAI: Emirates is firing up its ovens for Thanksgiving celebrations on board and on the ground. The airline will offer customers special holiday menus across all classes on flights between Dubai and the US and in the respective airport lounges. The Thanksgiving menu will be available to customers travelling between Dubai and the US from November 22 to 25. First …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free celebrated the Diwali Festival of Light in Dubai International Airport today with a special reception attended by H.E. Vipul, the Indian Consul General to Dubai. Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Mr. Colm McLoughlin led the senior management group in welcoming H.E. Vipul and was joined by Dubai Duty Free’s Chief Operating Officer, Ramesh …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates celebrated the festive Diwali spirit by bringing together UAE residents with the simple joy of special treats aboard its Mithai truck to mark the start of the festival of lights.  The special Emirates Mithai sweets truck surprised City Walk and Bollywood Parks Dubai visitors, and Emirates Cabin Crew distributed traditional Indian treats. Watch the Emirates Mithai Truck spread the …

DUBAI: Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018. Austria will be one of the first few countries in the world to be served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft with fully enclosed private suites inspired by Mercedes-Benz. Emirates flies to Vienna …

LONDON: Flying Start began in 2010 with a goal to raise £20 million by the end of 2020 and has achieved its fundraising target more than a year ahead of schedule, thanks to generous donations from British Airways customers and colleagues. Alex Cruz, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, said ““This is such a huge achievement and I’m delighted that we’ve …

News Desk JAKARTA: At the annual Global Sustainability Leadership Awards, Dubai Duty Free won the “Best Overall Sustainable Performance” and “Excellence in Sustainable Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management” awards at the event held on 24th October at Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel in Indonesia. The Global Sustainability Leadership Awards, part of the World Sustainability Congress founded by Dr. …

DUBAI: A month into the fourth quarter of 2018, Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection announces considerable growth in its results and a positive forecast compared to the same period last year. The Hotel Collection, a luxury hospitality development located in the heart of Dubai, boasts three of Hilton’s lavish brands; the Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts; V Hotel, Curio …

DUBAI: Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a growth in net profit of 9 per cent during the first nine months (January to September) of the year to AED 1.639 billion (US$ 446 million), compared to the same period in 2017 at AED 1.507 billion (US$ 410 million). Revenue …

LONDON: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is set to promote Sharjah’s unique tourism attractions during its participation at the World Travel Market (WTM) London, UK which will kick off on November 5 to 7, 2018 at ExCel London. The leading global event provides a unique platform for tourists and visitors looking for exceptional experiences to enjoy. This year’s …