By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The number of tourist arrivals into North Caucasus Federal district in Russia has been steadily increasing year on year. This is in direct correlation to the strategic, economic, geographical and transit potential that it is endowed with. Coupled with its rich tourist resources, it is the determining factor for the ongoing development of tourism in the …

DUBAI: 10 new restaurants set to open in 2019 alongside 4 collaborations with international chefs of Michelin star acclaim– it’s a year of rapid change and transformation for JA Resorts & Hotels, one of Dubai’s longest-serving homegrown hospitality brands. JA Resorts & Hotels cites their food and beverage vision as ‘creating community-focused restaurants providing one-of-a-kind experiences that energise everyone, with …

DUBAI: Leva Hotels made their debut presence at the Arabian Travel Market 2019 in Dubai, showcasing their newly unveiled 4-star property on Sheikh Zayed Road. Leva has emerged as one of the leading players in the hospitality segment bringing a fresh thought and approach to engage with today’s millennial traveller. Each year ATM sees about 40,000 attendees and has been …

DUBAI, UAE: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, won ‘Most Improved Website’ at the 2018 Service Olympian Awards organised by Ethos Integrated Solutions. The award reflects Emirates Islamic’s efforts to enhance its digital and social channels, to offer customers a superior and seamless banking journey. In 2018, the bank’s website saw a 25% year-on-year increase in visitors …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has expanded their existing codeshare agreement allowing passengers to benefit from the outstanding products and services offered by the two airlines. This will extend travel opportunities to fly beyond Muscat and Bahrain effective from the upcoming summer schedule. Gulf Air …

LONDON: More than 250,000 British Airways customers have experienced a glimpse of the journey of the future by using their face as their identity to board a flight from the US in the last 18 months. The introduction of new biometric facial recognition technology has transformed the airport experience for customers travelling from Orlando, Los Angeles and New York, JFK …

DUBAI: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will be making a colorful impression at Arabian Travel Market 2019 this week as it looks to build on the 31 million visitors it welcomed in 2018, an 8.7 percent increase year-on-year. JNTO’s stand will be decked in real cherry blossoms to highlight its Spring colors and year-round seasonal appeal while luxury and authenticity …

DUBAI: Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) Dubai and Middle East Office has partnered with the Esaad Committee to launch an exclusive offering for Esaad members, offering an even greater incentive for UAE tourists to travel to Thailand. A Dubai based initiative, Essad is a loyalty program launched by the General Directorate of Dubai Police. The Esaad program offers exclusive privileges, discounts and promotions …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia, a leading organization under the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture that is responsible for promoting the country as a preferred destination for travellers, outlined its ambitious plans for growth today during a well-attended media event at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019 in Dubai. Tourism Malaysia’s participation at ATM, the Middle East’s leading …

DUBAI, UAE: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, the 14th edition of the Hemaya International Forum began today at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Center in Dubai, discussing “The Role of Security, Education and Research Institutions in Countering Drugs and …