DUBAI: Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 17% over the period 2018 to 2020, driven by extra flights, routes, competitive fares, and the rising number of mid-market hotels throughout the region, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. According to Arabian Travel …

DUBAI: Emirates is looking for motivated and service-oriented candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The airline will be organising Open Days for cabin crew recruitment in Dubai in the month of April. Emirates will hold Cabin Crew Open Days on 13 and 28 April. Candidates can get details on the venue and the timing by visiting http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/. Emirates is …

ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group announced the signing of a management contract between its subsidiary Pakistan Services Limited and Samsons Group of Companies (PVT) Limited, which brings the Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts brand to Malam Jabba Ski Resort. Murtaza Hashwani, CEO & Deputy Chairman of Hashoo Group, added, “We are pleased to partner with Samsons Group to revive one of Pakistan’s top …

By Rafiq Vayani RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club of Ras Al Khaimah is preparing to welcome some of sailings’ brightest prospects when it hosts the third round of the Asian Youth Sailing Cup from 3 – 7 April at Ras Al Khaimah’s leading marina. The event, organised by The Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF), the UAE …

DOHA: Qatar Airways has today revealed a breathtaking exclusive video of a head-to-head race between the Formula E Spark SRT-01E race car and the airline’s latest generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 aircraft, at the airline’s home and hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), to celebrate its partnership with the electric street racing series. The head-to-head race, showcased in the …

DUBAI: Emirates is providing an immersive cinematic experience in its lounges in Dubai International Airport by providing Skylights theatre headsets to customers. The headsets are being trialled in the Business Class lounge in Concourse B for the month of April and in the First Class lounge in concourse B in May. The introduction of these innovative new headsets is part …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dollar, one of the fastest growing car rental companies in the region, is leading the car rental industry in implementing innovative concepts to enhance customer experience and satisfaction. In this year’s Arabian Travel Market, the much-anticipated international travel and tourism event in the Middle East, Dollar will share with key partners and potential clients its approach …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is celebrating the Easter holiday with a range of treats available to customers across all classes on board and in the airport lounges from 30th March to 2nd April. Emirates customers travelling from Dubai to destinations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina, Brazil and the Philippines will be able to enjoy the Easter offering. …

DUBAI: The average 300-room hotel in Dubai will be faced with a bill for AED2.45 million over the coming five years, as bandwidth capability is multiplied to meet rising guest demand, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. The figure, calculated by Colliers International, …

DOHA: Qatar Airways’ first flight to Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, proudly touched down at Thessaloniki International Airport ‘Makedonia’ yesterday, as the airline’s Airbus A320 was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute, followed by welcome ceremony for VIP delegates. The new four times-weekly service from Doha to the airline’s second gateway in Greece commenced just one month ahead of the launch …