Employees across airport, airline, and maritime industries recognised for service excellence across every tourism touchpoint By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has celebrated the completion of exceptional frontliners from Zayed International Airport, Etihad Airways, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), and Maritime Abu Dhabi, …

Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group’s strategic expansion across Africa.The latest signing builds on the group’s established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel International operates multiple properties, reflecting its confidence in the region’s long-term growth …

LONDON: Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been awarded a seven-year freighter handling license at Brussels Airport (BRU) in Belgium. The start of operations at BRU brings Belgium into Menzies Aviation’s growing global network of more than 350 airports in 65 countries. It highlights the company’s continued momentum and focus on expanding its …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has officially opened ticket sales for its new non-stop service between Muscat and Vienna, establishing the first direct scheduled air connection between the Sultanate of Oman and Austria. Scheduled to commence on 24 June 2026, the route represents a key milestone in SalamAir’s international expansion and provides travelers with a direct flight between Oman and Central Europe. The launch of the Muscat–Vienna service supports national aviation and tourism objectives under …

News Desk BERLIN: The Supervisory Board of Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH has appointed Dr. Jürgen Amann (53) as the new Managing Director for Destination Marketing & Commercial, succeeding Burkhard Kieker. Amann, who has been head of KölnTourismus GmbH since February 2020, will take up his new position on 1 June 2026. Dr. Amann, who holds a PhD in economic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free marked its 42nd anniversary in spectacular fashion, clocking an impressive Dhs69.097 million (US$19 million) in sales in just 24 hours, powered by its much-anticipated 25% anniversary discount across a wide range of merchandise. The impressive performance represents a 15.18% growth, or Dhs9.1 million (US$2.5 million) in sales over last year’s anniversary day. The …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, announced the successful renewal of its third IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), reaffirming the airline’s unwavering commitment to the highest global standards of aviation safety, operational integrity, and compliance. SalamAir first obtained IOSA registration in 2021 and has since consistently met the stringent requirements of the biennial audit, underscoring its sustained focus …

News Desk DUBAI: A wedding is more than a celebration! It is a story, a memory, and a legacy in the making. Where better to begin that story than aboard one of the world’s most iconic vessels, the majestic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel in Dubai. Once the pride of the seas, and today transformed into the Middle East’s only floating …

News Desk DOHA: A hallmark of Qatari excellence since 2001, the multi-award winning The Ritz-Carlton, Doha was delighted to show its continued commitment to Qatar National Day 2025 on 18 December 2025. Thoughtfully crafted to honor the nation’s rich heritage and this year’s vision of strengthening solidarity, loyalty and pride in Qatar’s identity, the hotel celebrated the values of Qatari …

News Desk DUBAI: On the eve of its 42nd Anniversary, Dubai Duty Free announced a group of 10 Indian colleagues from Qatar as the collective winner of US$1 million during the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Jomy John, a 32-year-old Indian national based in Doha, Qatar won …