News Desk DUBAI: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the luxurious resort with panoramic views overlooking the Arabian Gulf is pleased to announce the appointment of Burcu Betoner as the property’s new Commercial Director. Burcu brings a wealth of hospitality industry experience, with a career of 21 years, to the luxury resort. Her expertise spans a diverse portfolio of luxury hotel …

News Desk DUBAI: A group of Indian colleagues collectively won US$1 million dollar in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Prasad Sivadasan, a 45-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 492 with ticket number 3793 which he purchased …

BERLIN/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malta Tourism Authority to bolster inbound tourism through collaborative marketing efforts. The MoU was signed by Thierry Aucoc, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (West) Europe and Americas and Carlo Micallef, Chief Executive Officer, Malta Tourism Authority, during ITB Berlin, Germany’s premier travel trade …

By Rafiq Vayani BERLIN, Germany: Emirates has renewed its strategic partnership with TUI Cruises, further cementing Dubai’s position as a premier global cruise tourism hub. The strategic extension of this partnership coincides with TUI Cruises’ expansion in Dubai, marked by the addition of a second vessel homeporting its operations there for the 2025/2026 cruise season. The partnership renewal was formalised …

News Desk BERLIN/DUBAI: Emirates today welcomed Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin, at its stand during the official Opening Tour of ITB Berlin 2025, accompanied by Dieter Janecek, Federal Government Coordinator for the Maritime Industry and Tourism; Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism; Julia Simpson, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council; Norbert Fiebig, President of the German Travel …

News Desk DUBAI: TrustFlight Ltd. (TrustFlight), a global leader in aviation digitization, is proud to announce that SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo-agnostic airline operating express daily scheduled services between Dubai and high-yield key trade routes across the Global South, has selected TrustFlight’s Safety, Quality, and Risk Management platform, Centrik 5 to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and streamline …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: This Ramadan, Careem is helping customers give back to their communities when ordering food or groceries, or donating through the ‘Right Click’ donations platform. Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem, commented: “Ramadan is a time of generosity and reflection, and we feel a deep sense of responsibility to support the communities we serve. We’ve introduced easy …

News Desk DUBAI: In observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan and in the spirit of giving back to the community, Sofitel Dubai Downtown extends a gesture of gratitude and kindness to the city’s dedicated taxi and delivery drivers. In collaboration with the Accor Dubai Corporate Office and select Accor properties, the hotel will distribute thoughtfully prepared Iftar meal packs, …

ANGELES City, Philippines: marhaba, part of dnata and a leading global airport hospitality brand, continues its expansion in the Philippines with the launch of a new, spacious lounge at Clark International Airport (CRK). The addition complements marhaba’s renowned Meet & Greet services, which have been available at the airport’s Terminal 2 since 2023. Located at Gate 9 in the departure …

News Desk KARACHI: The city has transformed into a joyful season of wonderful moments for Ramadan in Dubai, bringing friends, families, and loved ones together until 30 March. Residents and visitors can create treasured memories with unique citywide experiences that are unlike anywhere else in the world, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) in partnership …