By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RODA Hotels & Resorts, a Dubai-based hospitality management company and a subsidiary of Dubai International Real Estate, is all geared up for its inaugural participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018 where it will run the spotlight on its key hospitality projects under operation since its foundation in 2013, in addition to its soon to open …

DUBAI: Emirates is offering special early bird fares for UAE travellers to destinations within its global network. Travellers who book in advance can enjoy special fares starting today until 30 April 2018 and applies to select travel periods. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to the Middle East starting from AED 795, to Europe starting at AED 2,135, to West …

DUBAI: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel operator, revealed comprehensive details about its new family-focused features across multiple destinations. Leading the way is the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, which launched its child-friendly services with Buds by Shangri-La, a 2,150-square-meter indoor and outdoor play space devoted to children between the ages of one and 12 years. The interactive play …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, will make a strong presence in this year’s Arabian Travel Market, as part of its strategy to position the brand as a market leader in the hospitality industry. Despite a challenging time, the team of Golden …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will join in preserving Thai traditional culture during Songkran festival 2018.  THAI Ground Staff will dress in national Thai costume to welcome passengers at Premium Check-in Row A, Suvarnabhumi Airport, from now until 20 April 2018.  Mrs. Manusnunt Sitthijirasin (fourth from left), THAI Managing Director, Ground Customer Services, recently welcomed passengers at …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: In a ribbon cutting ceremony held Friday, 13 April, 2018, the Paramount Fine Foods team celebrated the grand opening of their new restaurant at Sindhi Muslim Society with the children from Dar-ul-Sukun and Karachi Down Syndrome Program. Paramount Fine Foods which originates from Canadais the fastest growing authentic Middle Eastern cuisine franchise that has restaurants around …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Satisfying that last-minute craving for a taste of Dubai right before jumping on a plane is now very easy as Dubai Airports welcomes Tranzeet DXB to the family. Travellers can now sample a taste of where they are in the world while in Dubai International at this fun, nostalgic restaurant. With the option to grab a …

LONDON: British Airways’ new long haul ‘Basic’ fare is now on sale on flights from London to Austin, Boston, Delhi, Denver, Dubai, Hong Kong, Oakland, Philadelphia, Punta Cana and Singapore. The fares, which the airline is launching in conjunction with its transatlantic joint business partner airlines, American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia, will cost up to £60 less than the standard …

DUBAI: Emirates has refreshed its spirits offering across all classes with a range of premium brands. Spirits on board are served complimentary across all classes and routes and include a range of whiskeys, cognacs, gins, vodka and flavoured liqueurs amongst others. The new selection was made by an in-house team of experts who spent two years working directly with suppliers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/SHARJAH: In a significant deal that will boost the hospitality landscape of Sharjah, ARADA, a joint venture between KBW Investments and Basma Group, today signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, to launch three new hotels in Sharjah. The three hotels under Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium lifestyle …