By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Economy (MoE) recently organized a roadshow to showcase the UAE’s sustainable tourism practices in three Scandinavian cities as part of its National Tourism Programme. The roadshow, held in cooperation with various tourism bodies, local government entities, private sector representatives from Emirates airline and other partners from hotels and travel and tourism offices, …

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines will donate $300,000 to its long-time national partner the American Red Cross and an additional $300,000 to the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to ease the burdens that have been placed upon thousands of Carolinians as Hurricane Florence made landfall last week. The Red Cross donation is possible thanks to the generosity …

DUBAI: Emirates continues to delight customers with its annual Oktoberfest celebrations on board and on the ground. From September 22 to October 7, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and Germany will enjoy a special seasonal menu of Bavarian-inspired food and beverage. The celebrations kick off in the iconic A380 onboard lounge with Paulaner Oktoberfestbier served in a traditional stein or German …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) resumed normal flight between Bangkok and Osaka, Japan starting on 21 September 2018, after Kansai Airport fully reopened for service. Flight Lieutenant Pratana Patanasiri, THAI Vice President, Aviation Security and Standards, said that Kansai Airport has fully reopened for service on 21 September 2018. Therefore, THAI is allowed to operate its normal …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Airports has finalised an agreement with Hard Rock International and their regional franchise partners that will see the former launch its first Hard Rock Cafe, opening early November in DXB’s Concourse B. The new location will feature a licensed restaurant, grab and go food, live entertainment, rock memorabilia and a Rock Shop loaded with its world-famous …

DUBAI: Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service on 23 September to the capital city of Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in celebratory participation of the country’s 88th National Day. Watch as the preparations begin to mark the Kingdom’s National Day. Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Centre, said: “The UAE enjoys a strong relationship with …

CHICAGO: OAG, the global authority on air service information, today named the American Airlines hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) the best-connected U.S. airport and a leading international hub — second only to London Heathrow (LHR) — in its 2018 Megahubs U.S. Index. American has played a large role in increasing connectivity and offering travelers more options, offering more …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announced the launch of Jumeirah Nanjing on September 10.  Under the direction of Jumeirah CEO, José Silva, the Group is in a phase of accelerated expansion and this new Jumeirah branded property in China represents an important deliverable in achieving the brand’s global growth …

DUBAI: Sunrise sessions with At the Top, Burj Khalifa are back! Early risers can now view the magical and colorful sunrise hues from Level 124 from 5.30am. Visitors can also enjoy a tasty light breakfast at The Café, every Friday and Saturday morning throughout winter. Adult tickets are priced at AED 135 per person, with children AED 100 per person both including …

MELBOURNE: marhaba, one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, celebrates the first anniversary of its Melbourne lounge. Offering excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes, the marhaba lounge has been the first pay-as-you-go lounge at Melbourne Airport. In the past 12 months, over 25,000 passengers were hosted in the spacious marhaba lounge, which features …