DUBAI: Emirates and flydubai revealed today strong passenger numbers for the first six months of their partnership, illustrating the tremendous positive response from customers, and the successful start of the expanded codeshare partnership which was announced in July 2017. The first code-share flights began at the end of October 2017.  Between November 2017 and March 2018, over 400,000 passengers have …

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018 today, marking the start of the 25th edition of the show. He was joined by Nick Pilbream, Divisional Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, and other VIPs who embarked on a tour of the exhibition as the four-day industry showcase …

DUBAI: A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises LLC, a Dubai-based service oriented conglomerate that offers a wide spectrum of business interests, today revealed three iconic hotel projects – Hilton The Palm, TAJ Exotica Resort & Spa and Marriott The Palm – with a target opening date of first quarter of 2019. The luxurious properties located on the Palm Jumeirah will add 1,500 …

By RafiqVayani DUBAI: Emirates, the Official Airline of the 2018 Arabian Travel Market (ATM), welcomed His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, to its stand during the opening of the region’s largest travel and tourism trade event. His Highness Sheikh Maktoum was officially welcomed by Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President …

DUBAI: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) announced its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-25 April 2018. MTDC plans to promote Maharashtra as the preferred destination for Medical and Wellness tourism, showcase the essence of State and its spectacular touristic attractions, meet tourism professionals and promote the opportunities …

DUBAI: Excited to announce that Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts scooped eight trophies at the World Travel Awards including the award for Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2018! At the gala ceremony held in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Marianne Fitzgerald, Hotel Manager at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and Savino Leone, General Manager at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Malaysian Director General of Tourism Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, will be leading a delegation of 108 Malaysian participants from 69 organizations to attend the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), scheduled from April 22 to 25, 2018 in Dubai. The Malaysian delegation will comprise of different hotels, resorts, travel agents, tourism product owners, and Malaysian states …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has been recognised at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018 with four awards – Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand, Middle East’s Leading Business Class Airport Lounge and Middle East’s Leading Cabin Crew. The red carpet ceremony was attended by more than 500 industry leading figures and professionals from …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will be exhibiting next week at the Arabian Travel Market, a key travel and tourism event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 22-25 April. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Commercial Officer Paul Starrs, and Senior Vice President of International Sales Ihab …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 22 – 25 April. This year marks Emirates’ 25th year of partnership and commitment to ATM. When the exhibition first opened its doors in 1993, Emirates flew …