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Fly from Muscat to London with Oman Air

Oman Air will started to new route Muscat to London daily service more

 

 
   
 

Shop, Dine and now Relax

Newly opened Shiatsu & Massage Center offers a tranquil venue for weary patrons >>>
 

Introducing the 2012 Range Rover Evoque and renovated showroom in Qatar

Smallest, lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever produced now available from Alfardan Premier Motorsin Qatar >>>
 

Yas Links Abu Dhabi reaffirms its position as one of the world’s must-visit new golf courses

Just 18 months after opening, Yas Links Abu Dhabi continues to receive critical acclaim, being crowned the ‘Best Course in the Middle East’ by Golf Digest Magazine, one of the world’s largest and most influential golf media brands >>>
 

Dragonair back normal after Nanmadol

Dragonair operations to Taiwan remain normal and advises passengers to check latest flight information >>>
 

Eid Al Fitr at Dubai Marina Mall

Eid Al Fitr 2011 Listings: Dubai Marina Mall >>>
 

VisitBrussels join GSTC

Organization committed to educating travelers on sustainable tourism >>>
 

Free golf and lessons at DGCC

Dartmouth Golf & Country Club (DGCC) is welcoming all-comers as part of an open week for prospective new members >>>
 

Boeing gets Diversity Council Honors Award

Boeing recognized for advancing workplace diversity and inclusion >>>
 

Budapest invites event organizer

Hungary's capital invites event organizers for their event by its campaign "Budapest More Than Expected" supported Bud, Hungary and Malev >>>
 

SAS and partners won Swedish gov's travel

The Swedish state has continued confidence in SAS >>>
 

Schiphol's CO2 efforts recognised by Airport Carbon Accreditation

Significant acknowledgement of CO2 emissions reduction at the airport >>>
 

Gdansk was at Frankfurt Roadshow

During the Roadshow in Frankfurt Gdansk Convention Bureau moved imagination! >>>
 

Aromatherapy Associates at Mandarin Hyde Park

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London launches Aromatherapy Associates products and treatments >>>
 

Jaguar responds to regional demand for V6 XJ

Jaguar diversifies its flagship portfolio >>>
 

Rezidor opens Hotel Missoni Kuwait

The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened Hotel Missoni Kuwait >>>
 

BA announces return of Malaga flights to London Gatwick

British Airways has announced its flights to Malaga will once again be available at London Gatwick airport >>>
 

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai announced

Jumeirah has announced the opening of its first hotel in Pudong, China; Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai >>>
 

Use Firenze Card for visiting Firenze

The Florence hospitality welcomes two new initiatives for the city tourism with the Firenze Card and the FCB Congress Card >>>
 

Finnair Plus available for Kingfisher

Earn or use Finnair Plus points on Kingfisher Airlines flights >>>
 

European airport champion is Munich

Bavarian hub takes sixth "European champion" title >>>
 

Turkish orders 15 Next Gen 737s

Boeing confirm Turkish Airlines 10 Next Generation 737-800s and 5 Next Generation 737-900s >>>
 

Auckland is on the stars at the 2011 Skytrax awards

Voted 8th best airport worldwide by 11.38 million travellers, up from 9th in 2010. Best airport in Australia Pacific – for 3rd year running. Commitment to making journeys better delivering results >>>
 

Boeing Issues First Latin American study on jatropha sustainability

Two-year study led by Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies shows potential for aviation jet fuel use, greenhouse gas reductions. Provides scientific guidance for Mexico and Brazil aviation biofuel efforts >>>
 

Pirates invade Denver International Airport

New art installation is NOT an April Fool’s Day Prank >>>
 

Air traffic rises during Feb

Results for Africa plummet by 21% >>>
 

Woodbye is new CEO

Thomas Woldbye appointed new CEO of Copenhagen Airports >>>
 

HNA and Bravia to acquire majority stake in myTECHNIC

Acquisition of World’s first lean aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility will capitalize on enormous growth potential of aviation market >>>
 

WARNING! After Nov 1st, you may not allowed from/to US

US Transportation Security Administration announce >>>
 

Turkish Cypriot lost their airline: Bankruptacy

CTA President announced "contorolled bankruptacy" >>>
 

Quality Hunters start to check Finnair

Finnair Quality Hunters begin their journeys yesterday. This is the first industry project to change many things >>>
 

Bell Cave for cruisers

Eleborate cave celebration for Crystal Worl Cruisers tops off Israel visit >>>
 

NFL preseason kickoff at Crystal

NFL legends set to inspire on Crystal Med voyage >>>
 

US Airways and Spanair expand customer choice

Expansion of Bilateral codeshare agreement means more destinations and easy connections for customers >>>
 

SWISS earns number-one ranking in UK consumer poll

Swiss International Air Lines has topped the 2010 Airline Satisfaction Survey conducted by “Which?”, the UK-based consumer magazine. The carrier earned the number-one spot against 17 European airline competitors >>>
 

US Airways continues building its Charlotte hub as it resumes service to Baton Rouge, La.

Flights connecting louisiana capital and US Airways' largest hub begin today >>>
 

National Geographic Ranks Sri Lanka at # 2 in list Of 20 Top Destinations

“Sri Lanka receives major international boost with National Geographic ranking” - Al Mansoori >>>
 

Sharjah Museums Department to launch Summer Camp 2010 at Sharjah Science Museum on June 27

Sharjah Museums Department to launch Summer Camp 2010 at Sharjah Science Museum on June 27 >>>
 

Continental and TAM Airlines to implement codeshare flights

Continental and TAM Airlines to implement codeshare flights >>>
 

SCTDA participates in Shanghai International Expo 2010

SCTDA participates in Shanghai International Expo 2010 >>>
 

Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki, appointed managing director of the Tanzania Tourist Board

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, appointed Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki as the new Managing Director of the Tanzania Tourist Board >>>
 

Historic first flight shows all systems are ‘Go’ for Dubai’s new airport

Emirates Flight EK9883 is first to operate as airport passes operational tests with flying colours >>>
 

The Italian Tourism Forum “Andalucia ti ama, te quiere!” chose FIBES as its venue

The Italian Tourism Forum “Andalucia ti ama, te quiere!” chose FIBES as its venue >>>
 

Munich Airport is European Champion

Official ceremony on the occasion of the World Airport Awards 2010 >>>
 

Cologne welcomes event planners from China

The Cologne Convention Bureau showcases Cologne's diverse MICE sector in the city itself >>>
 

Enjoy Dubai night at Amatista

Groove to the latest tunes in Amatista at The Address Dubai Mall this summer >>>
 

Spend a Refreshing Summer at the Al Bustan Rotana for only AED 450

Treat yourself with a refreshing 5* star break this summer at Al Bustan Rotan Dubai >>>
 

The Address unveils new interactive Arabic website

Reservations for hotels, restaurants and other facilities can be made online >>>
 

Promoting industry-academia collaboration

PTM2010 Seminar: HR Challenges in Tourism and Hospitality >>>
 

SF offers free concert and film series

Summer in the City: San Francisco’s free concert and film series >>>
 

Continental Airlines announces new daily service from Houston hub to Lagos, Nigeria

First daily scheduled service offered between Texas and Africa. New Africa route to be flown with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Planned as Continental's first new international service to operate with the new jet. Nonstop flight will reduce travel time between the two cities by over four hours >>>
 

Ministry of Economy discusses price rise of viewing cards with Al Jazeera Sport

Ministry of Economy discusses price rise of viewing cards with Al Jazeera Sport >>>
 

Eye makeup application made easy with Merle Norman’s LUXIVA® Lasting Cream Eyeshadow

Eye makeup application made easy with Merle Norman’s LUXIVA® Lasting Cream Eyeshadow >>>
 

Dubai Islamic Bank launches Al Islami Mobile Banking

Offers wide range of services 24/7 through mobile phone.Secure, convenient service available to all DIB customers >>>
 

The Address Downtown Dubai wins ‘Best Business Hotel in Dubai’ and ‘Best Serviced Residences’ Awards

Top honours for the hotel at Business Destinations Annual Travel Awards and The Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2010 >>>
 

IBQ and Qatar Airways successful promotion extended

IBQ and Qatar Airways, the world’s 5-star airline, announced today the extension of their successful promotion which kick-started on April 11 >>>
 

Dubai reinforces status as leading regional MICE destination at IMEX 2010 in Germany

Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing joined by 46 industry partners; 2014 regional congress for Dubai confirmed >>>
 

CPH traffic still growing

Copenhagen Airport back on growth track >>>
 

25th year of HK serve

Dragonair unveils special livery to mark 25th anniversary of serving Hong Kong >>>
 

A foody summer

Summer dishes, drinks and delicacies at Hyatt Regency Dubai >>>
 

Renton back as advisory

Renton returns to aid PATA membership drive >>>
 

Oman’s Ministry of Tourism prepares for influx of summer visitors to the city of Salalah

Almost 300,000 local and foreign travelers visited one of the largest tourist destinations in the GCC in early 2009 >>>
 

PATA announces new Director of Communications

PATA announces new Director of Communications >>>
 

LAN Airlines signs new global full content distribution agreement with Travelport

LAN Airlines signs new global full content distribution agreement with Travelport >>>
 

Hawaiian Airlines reports May traffic statistics

Hawaiian Airlines reports May traffic statistics >>>
 

HRH Prince Misha’al Bin Majed Bin Abdul Aziz opens Cityscape Jeddah 2010

Kingdom’s largest real estate investment and development fair to feature over 100 local & regional real estate-driven companies >>>
 

South Devon crab cracks national tourism campaign

South Devon crab will be the focus for a major new national food tourism campaign which is being launched by the Visit South Devon tourism partnership and the celebrity seafood chef and award-winning restaurateur Mitch Tonks on the 9th June 2010 >>>
 

Zanzibar Int’l Film Festival: no red carpets, no glitz

13th Annual Zanzibar International Film Festival: Just stunning natural settings and high quality African cinema, music and arts. July 10-18, 2010 >>>
 

Air Miles embarks on June Adventure campaign

Air Miles embarks on June Adventure campaign >>>
 

Echo Arena hosts NML artwork

ACC Liverpool to enhance its delegate offering with artwork from National Museums Liverpool >>>
 

Added 180,000 more seat for domestic

Air New Zealand adds 180,000 more seats to domestic jet route capacity >>>
 

Southwest Airlines sponsors Denver Chalk Art Festival

Artists work their magic at Denver International Airport in anticipation of weekend festival >>>
 

Go-Green UAE at World Environment Day

Go-Green.ae launches online campaign to promote ‘World Environment Day’ >>>
 

Ayana launches eat, pray, love package

“Smile with face, smile with mind…Even smile in your liver.” >>>
 

Shanghai summer at Mandarin SF

Enjoy summer in Shanghai at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco >>>
 

Mandarin Oriental’s summer offers

Mandarin Oriental offers enticing summer breaks at 26 locations worldwide >>>
 

A new Boeing 737-800 for Luxair

Luxembourg's Luxair to Expand Fleet with Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 >>>
 

Mt Isa - Townsville is non-stop

New Friday and Sunday flights between Townsville and Mount Isa >>>
 

Bawadi Mall hosts live fashion show

Live fashion shows at Bawadi Mall boost retail and clothes business in Al Ain. Tenants say sales exceeded expectations during “Shop & Win” campaign >>>
 

flydubai lands in India

flydubai landing at its first Indian destination Lucknow >>>
 

Australian Government’s offer for regional airlines

Rex applauds Government’s directive on regional airlines’ access to Sydney Airport >>>
 

Embraer executive jets team ready for World Cup

AdoAir, Embraer Authorized Service Center in South Africa, prepared to give 24/7 assistance >>>
 

Deere is Arjaan by Rotana Dubai GM

Arjaan by Rotana-Dubai welcomes Mark Deere as new General Manager >>>
 

RAK and AD flight cancelled

Based on the government's directives Oman Air operates evacuation flights to Masirah >>>
 

Park Inn becomes “Park Inn by Radisson”

The Rezidor Hotel Group announce to change Park Inn name to Park Inn by Radisson >>>
 

Iceland Hour to inspire the world

Government backs nation to come together in one hour online invitation to rest of the world to visit Iceland >>>
 

SWISS starts new Zurich-San Francisco service

Swiss Airline starts Zurich - San Francisco route with new livery design aircraft >>>
 

Dubai International gives passengers the silent treatment

Eliminates unnecessary announcements, bans noisy aircraft >>>
 

Mohren will be leaving at MCEC

End of an era as the MCEC's Director of Operations steps down >>>
 

flydubai celebrates a successful first 12 months

Nearly one million passenger bookings in first year of operations. Second largest airline operating out of Dubai International Airport, the world’s 6th largest airport >>>
 

Jet set to W Istanbul to get wet

W Istanbul Suada offers pool, sea, relaxed beach, international cuisine at Bosphorus >>>
 

16 outstanding work award Betsy

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair staff honoured for Service excellence at Betsy Awards >>>
 

Stockholm offers full of summer surprises

The Swedish capital is a seriously beautiful city offers 750 years of history >>>
 

Saudi visitors to Oman expected to increase 2010

Almost 45,000 visitors from Saudi visited Salalah over the last two years >>>
 

Change model with livery and aircraft

Blue1 goes for Boeing 717 - with new livery >>>
 

Going still up at May 2010

Continental Airlines reports May 2010 operational performance >>>
 

Sheraton debuts in the Black Sea destination of Batumi

The Sheraton Batumi Hotel is the first internationally branded Hotel in the City and the Sheraton brand's Second Hotel in the Republic of Georgia >>>
 

New GM for Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg

Ken Dittrich appointed as the new General Manager of Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg >>>
 

Nova Scotia and Alaska from Philadelphia by US Airways

Escape to Canada's ocean playground and America's last frontier from Philadelphia on US Airways. Daily flights begin to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Anchorage, Alaska from Philadelphia >>>
 

Further expansion of schedule

British Airways has increased its schedule during Unite’s five day strike (June 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) due to the growing numbers of cabin crew who want to work as normal >>>
 

Alexandria is Air Arabia’s 3rd hub

Officially launched and service commences from Alexandria to Amman, Beirut, Khartoum and Kuwait. Carrier to expand operations to more airports across Middle East Africa and Europe. Air Arabia’s third hub after UAE and Morocco provides travelers increased low-cost options, connectivity and international reach >>>
 

Walker is Travelport Head of CorpComm

Travelport appoints Julian Walker as Head of Corporate Communications >>>
 

Your baggage through new handling centre

Finnair scheduled flight baggage now passing through new handling centre >>>
 

Your Vienna meeting guide is ready

Vienna Meeting Planners´ Guide reprinted >>>
 

Explore Shangai by your iPhone

With VOK DAMS City Guide App to Expo 2010 in Shanghai >>>
 

Chek-in by kiosk, save time

Introduction of new check-in kiosks saves time for passengers flying to Australia >>>
 

Auckland Airport benchmarks sustainability

Auckand Airport gets sustainable travel and tourism certificate by EarthCheck >>>
 

Amman to Kuala Lumpur directly

RJ launches regular service to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow >>>
 

Kids room at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Makes travelling with children and teenagers child’s play >>>
 

Africa tourism’s greatest golden goals

World Travel Awards African and Indian Ocean Ceremony Coincides World Cup Semi Final >>>
 

PTM2010 will be at New Delhi

Buyers from 48 countries/destinations heading to PTM2010 >>>
 

Global Redesign Summit Ends: “We Have to Always Think about How”

The World Economic Forum Global Redesign Summit ended yesterday evening, as participants expressed concerns that the zeal for reforming the global system may be waning >>>
 

“Sonic barrier” break through

Already 500,000 Flybe passengers at Düsseldorf International Airport >>>
 

3abaya.com attracts the world

Choose your abaya from 3abaya.com >>>
 

Wafi’s DSS discount 75%

Modhesh launches deals up to 75 per cent off with DSS at Wafi >>>
 

Emirates NBD opens new branch in Mirdiff City Centre

Offers consumer banking services to diverse community in Mirdiff and Al Warqa areas >>>
 

Oman Air launches partnership with Hertz

Sindbad frequent flyers to benefit from more air miles and car rental discounts >>>
 

European summer can boost Al Qubaisi’s Middle East challenge

Abu Dhabi driver follows overseas learning curve towards new title race in Porsche GT3 Cup series >>>
 

Baghdad connected Germany by Munich

Lufthansa launching flights from Munich to Iraq. New connection to Baghdad from 30 September 2010 >>>
 

Raised for thalassemia charity event

Arjaan by Rotana-Dubai AED107,320 Raised for Thalassemia Charity Event “Join us in adding Joy to their hearts” >>>
 

Lufthansa and SWISS win European top awards

Lufthansa voted Best Airline in Europe. SWISS earns top award for service excellence by Skytrax >>>
 

Wichita is nonstop from Orlando

AirTran Airways adds non-stop flights between Wichita and Orlando. Airline offers low fares and easy access to vacation paradise >>>
 

NTV towards its goal in September 2011

Defined lines, stations and spaces for the Casa Italo >>>
 

Continental completes renovations at Houston's Terminal C

Renovated terminal lobby and new kiosks open in time for busy travel season >>>
 

Lviv Fashion Week ended

Lviv hosted The fifth season of Lviv Fashion Week at LEMBERG Exhibition Centre. Next Fashion Week will be taking place from October 28 to 31, 2010 >>>
 

Las Vegas boosters tout international traffic as bright spot this year

McCarran International Airport & the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority welcome new air service XL Airways France from Paris >>>
 

Auckland Airport launches online parking

Book your guaranteed airport park online and look for the best prices on offer >>>
 

Airports call for global coordination

Volcanic ash impact highlights need for enhanced collaboration >>>
 

IMEX triumph bodes well for strong year ahead

IMEX 2010 has once again set new records for hosted buyer numbers and countries represented >>>
 

Extending the fiesta from San Antonio to Baltimore and Orlando

AirTran Airways bridges the gap between the American Southwest and East Coast >>>
 

SWISS takes off with SF design

SWISS aircraft takes off in “San Francisco” design on 2 June 2010 >>>
 

Official opening of Rex’s pilot academy

The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) celebrated the official opening of its brand new Wagga Wagga based campus >>>
 

Emaar’s commercial leasing offers customers choice of prime city locations

Customers can opt from offices in Emaar Square in Downtown Dubai and Emaar Business Park near The Greens. Flexible office layouts, state-of-the-art amenities, ease of access and various leasing opportunities >>>
 

Cozmo Travel launches operations in UAE

Launched under patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation. One-stop shop for business, leisure, health and religious travel solutions across GCC and MENA region. Offers wide range of VIP services, flight bookings, car rental, ocean cruises, corporate solutions and visa processing >>>
 

JAL and China Eastern codeshared more routes

Japan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines increase codeshare flights. New codeshare routes connecting Shanghai with Xi'an, Wuhan and Shenzhen >>>
 

Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk welcomes Susan Kaui Koehler as new Director of Sales and Marketing

Kamehameha Schools graduate to head sales and marketing initiative for Oahu’s only all-suite hotel resort >>>
 

Continentally, Houston hub to Auckland

Continental Airlines announces new service from Houston hub to Auckland, New Zealand. First route worldwide to be announced for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner >>>
 

Travelport and Statesman renew agreement

Travelport and Statesman Travel sign new agreement >>>
 

Taste of Switzerland at SWISS

SWISS to serve Basel culinary delights aloft >>>
 

Colombo ticket is cheapest from Dubai

flydubai announces flights to the Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka >>>
 

Town@HouseStreet a new social project for hotels

Town@HouseStreet will changing hospitality industry its concept >>>
 

Rosewood Corniche is the KSA Leading Business Hotel

Rosewood Corniche basks in World Travel Award spotlight. Jeddah hotel named best in Kingdom for leisure and business >>>
 

Gulf Hotel is Bahrain’s Leading Hotel

The legendary Gulf Hotel triumphs at ATM by winning the 2010 World Travel Award for Bahrain’s Leading Hotel >>>
 

McConnell is GM of Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach

Robert McConnell is named General Manager of Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach >>>
 

Corinthia Prague offers special concert packages

Corinthia Hotel Prague offers a marathon of concert packages: Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler and Aerosmith >>>
 

Auckland Airport invests multi-million dollars in Asia market development programme

Why? Because the Asian market has the potential to deliver three times the impact of RWC 2011. Each and every year >>>
 

Air New Zealand starts adding back capacity

Air New Zealand will be increasing its capacity for upcoming Northern Winter >>>
 

Wizz Air celebrates its 6th anniversary

Wizz Air, the largest low fare - low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe celebrates its 6th anniversary on 19 May, 2010 >>>
 

Cologne conference barometer 2009

Summary of the key results from the study >>>
 

Rezidor opens the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow

Hotel Ukraina renewed and opened as Moscow Radisson Royal >>>
 

SmarterTravel names AirTran Airways Best Value Airline in 2010

Leading travel web site cites AirTran Airways' consistent low fares and good availability of sale fares >>>
 

Dubai International growth continues despite April’s volcanic disruption

April passenger traffic up 13.9%, cargo increases 19.6% >>>
 

MCC named Australia's most outstanding construction

Melbourne Convention Centre named Australia’s most outstanding construction at 2010 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) >>>
 

Macau promotes at Mumbai and New Delhi

MGTO organizes Mini Mart in India to promote tourism >>>
 

SCTDA launches new course for tour guides in Sharjah

Following the success of its first tour guide training and licensing course >>>
 

Manchester is UNESCO choice for summit

UNESCO advisors choose Manchester for international summit on documentary heritage >>>
 

Set Wimbledon afternoon match

It’s time for Wimbledon afternoon tea and pimms >>>
 

Dragonair wins Skytrax 'World's Best Regional Airline' Award

Dragonair wins Skytrax 'World's Best Regional Airline' Award >>>
 

Flydubai scores a hatrick of routes in Egypt with the launch of flights to Assiut

Flydubai scores a hatrick of routes in Egypt with the launch of flights to Assiut >>>
 

Al Suwaidi reelected as Chairman of ACAC

The Arab Civil Aviation Commission appointed Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi as Chairman until May 2012 >>>
 

ADNEC targets Europe-based MICE planners at Frankfurt’s IMEX trade show

ADNEC targets Europe-based MICE planners at Frankfurt’s IMEX trade show >>>
 

Air Arabia increases service to Goa, India

Adds two additional flights on Mondays and Fridays.Flights will operate between June 1-October 30, 2010. Additional flights in response to increased seasonal demand >>>
 

oneworld is World’s Best Airline Alliance

Kingfisher Airlines conferred 3 top Awards >>>
 

SEDCO team inspects workflow at Elaf Hotels

Senior officials tour venues to ensure services meet highest standards of quality and excellence >>>
 

THAI adjusts Middle East schedules

THAI adjusts Middle East schedules to cope with network demands >>>
 

Royal Jordanian receives two new Airbus A330s today

Airbus A330-200 aircraft to serve long- and medium-range routes to the Far East and London >>>
 

Southwest begins service to Panama City Beach

Inaugural festivities culminate with airport celebration and news conference >>>
 

Aviva Stadium Dublin officially opens its doors

New Stadium Delivered on Time and Within Budget. Argentina and South Africa for Opening International Games.Stadium to be of Major Economic Benefit to the Country >>>
 

416 million passengers and 5.7 million flights in 18 years

May 17th of this year will mark the 18th anniversary of the start of operations at the new Munich Airport >>>
 

Emaar awards Garden Competition winners

Emaar awards Garden Competition winners >>>
 

Oman Air appoints Chief Officer Management Affairs

Oman Air has appointed Abdul Aziz Al Raisi, as Chief Officer, Management Affairs >>>
 

Oman Air main sponsor at Oman Travel Mart

Oman Travel Market held 17-19 May at Oman International Exhibition Centre >>>
 

HPN Global names Al Ketbi as a partner in GCC

Al Ketbi Consultancy provides access to region's high-growth market segments such as MICE and business travel >>>
 

Malaysia to host 25th Fig Int'l Congress at 2014

"International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) President, Prof Stig Enemark congratulating FIG Vice President, Mr Teo Chee Hai on Malaysia's success in winning the bid to host the XXV FIG Congress and General Assembly 2014 at the XXIV FIG International Congress and General Assembly in Sydney recently." >>>
 

KLCC get ISO14001

Datuk Peter Brokenshire, General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, receiving the ISO 14001:2004 certificate from Puan Khalidah Mustafa,Managing Director, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd >>>
 

BREAKING NEWS Dubai - Mangalore aircraft had crashed

An Air India aircraft had crashed with 165 passengers >>>
 

Emirates NBD sponsors L’Officiel Woman of the Year Awards

Supports successful and inspirational women in UAE >>>
 

Emaar Retail establishes global imprint in entertainment and retail

Creates jobs through diverse portfolio of entertainment attractions. Partnerships with global organisations across Mexico, Japan, Italy, Singapore and Australia. Welcomes more than 3 million visitors since opening of entertainment precinct >>>
 

Al Qassimi meets Shurooq management, reviews future plans

H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi recently held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Shurooq, H.E Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi and Shurooq’s CEO, H.E Marwan Jasim Al Sarkal to discuss future projects to be launched by the authority across Sharjah >>>
 

Rotana announce 3 new properties at Capital Centre

ADNEC’s Capital Centre to feature three brand new Rotana properties >>>
 

Berlin in worldwide demand as a conference destination

The German capital places fourth in the current city rankings of the International Congress & Convention Association >>>
 

JAL Group statement on announcement of Haneda Airport expansion date

JAL Group statement on announcement of Haneda Airport expansion date >>>
 

Now open – Bar Boulud, London at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Chef Daniel Boulud’s first UK restaurant, Bar Boulud, London opened its doors on 6 May 2010 at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner >>>
 

Together, we go faster and further

Together, we go faster and further >>>
 

MCEC’s Leigh Harry recognised with prestigious AHA Award

MCEC’s Leigh Harry recognised with prestigious AHA Award >>>
 

Andiamo! US Airways begins new nonstop flight to Rome from its Charlotte, N.C. hub

US Airways (NYSE:LCC) customers have a new choice when Rome's architecture, history and cuisine come calling as the airline begins daily, year-round nonstop service to Rome from Charlotte, N.C. today >>>
 

Tourism Ireland to share Irish delights at IMEX

Tourism Ireland will be at IMEX this year as part of the Ireland Stand >>>
 

Layali Ewaan at The Palace - The Old Town offers guests a traditional Arabic experience

Arabian Nights celebration every Monday night from May 10.Enjoy Arabic cuisine with live Arabic music, belly dancing and more >>>
 

flydubai opens Indian gateway with flights to Lucknow

flydubai opens Indian gateway with flights to Lucknow >>>
 

Dubai Islamic Bank extraordinary general meeting on May 12, 2010

Dubai Islamic Bank extraordinary general meeting on May 12, 2010 >>>
 

MyMaltaInfo.com receives new look and feel

MyMaltaInfo.com, the online travel guide for the island of Malta, has revamped its website ahead of the launch of new online multimedia and travel services >>>
 

Door2Tour.com reports a blooming year for the 2010 Chelsea flower show

Door2Tour.com reports record sales for Chelsea flower show 2010 despite rocky weather conditions >>>
 

Dubai Municipality ties up with Etisalat to provide Wi-fi connectivity in Zabeel Park

Etisalat Al Shamil and eLife customers can enjoy Free Wi-Fi access through dedicated hot-spot >>>
 

Gilaine Guirguis appointed GM of Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort

Hilton Worldwide has announced the appointment of Gilaine Guirguis to the position of General Manager, Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort in Egypt >>>
 

Lufthansa and Boeing celebrate 50 years of cooperation

From the Boeing 707 to the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental >>>
 

Consumer day proves to be a winning concept for Arabian Travel Market 2010

Show closes on a high as competitions & special offers draw in the public >>>
 

Enjoy an unforgettable summer getaway in Egypt with Hilton and Conrad Hotels' Deyafa extra programme

Host of complimentary value-added benefits for GCC nationals >>>
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises honours Middle Eastern Travel Trade

Annual awards ceremony recognises top cruise sales partners >>>
 

Sharjah achieves great success through its participation in Arabian Travel Market 2010

Sharjah's stand attracts leading international travel and tourism players and decision makers, media professionals, and thousands of visitors >>>
 

Arabian Travel Market 2010 echoes renewed strength of travel and tourism industry

Arabian Travel Market 2010 closed on a high note today as four days of the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism event clearly reflected the industry’s built-up momentum for growth >>>
 

Finnair to operate a record 20 flights per week to Japan

Finnair will significantly increase its flights to Japan and become one of the few airlines to offer a connection to all three of Japan's most important cities >>>
 

Introductory welcome from Swissôtel Kolkata

With a portfolio of 28 hotels in 25 exciting destinations around the world, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is set to welcome the latest member to the Swissôtel family with the impending opening of Swissôtel Kolkata Neotia Vista >>>
 

Boeing, RwandAir announce order for 2 Next-Generation 737-800s

Boeing, RwandAir announce order for 2 Next-Generation 737-800s >>>
 

HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits Arabian Travel Market

HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum visits Arabian Travel Market >>>
 

Emirates and Travelport reach full content agreement

Dubai-Based carrier and leading GDS provider sign major global deal >>>
 

Hertz launches partnership with Oman Air

Sindbad frequent flyers to benefit from more air miles and car rental discounts >>>
 

Air Arabia announces first quarter 2010 net profit of AED 50 million

Turnover reaches AED 482 million, up 4 per cent.Passenger traffic increases 9 per cent to 1.03 million >>>
 

Sport scores ‘Home Run’ in Mid East Tourism efforts

Arabian Travel Market 2010 sees major push to establish Mid East as World-Class sporting hub >>>
 

ATM 2010 Relaxation Zone soothes mind, body & soul

Philippines-backed massage centre fully booked through event >>>
 

‘Halal Friendly’ Travel services make Mid East debut at ATM 2010

New products set to capitalise on Huge Growth Market for Shari’ah-Compliant Travel >>>
 

Royal Jet enters eighth year on strong growth trajectory

New corporate relationship programme launched at ATM 2010.Fleet upgrade and expansion will also open up more business and leisure opportunities >>>
 

Cyprus-Qatar to boost tourism to Cyprus

Middle East arrivals to Cyprus surge 9.5% in Q1 2010 >>>
 

Korea Tourism Organization announces new promotion

Visit Korea Year 2010–2012 with a celebrity show on Al Aan TV >>>
 

Safi Airways announces fleet renewal plans at ATM

Safi Airways, the leading international airline of Afghanistan, has announced that it will be acquiring two Airbus A320s this summer, the first one already next month on the Dubai – Kabul route >>>
 

New Egypt campaign “The Beginning of the Tale”

New campaign calls on Arabs to rediscover the true spirit of Egypt >>>
 

Lufthansa voted Best European Airline serving the Middle East

Business Traveller Middle East Award for Europe's leading carrier >>>
 

Rosewood Corniche basks in spotlight on ATM stage

Qatar Airways names flagship luxury property as its preferred Jeddah hotel >>>
 

Yemen Tourism and promotions board to invest one billion dollars in tourism projects

2010 First quarter visitor numbers show positive growth >>>
 

Arabian Travel Market sees buoyant first day attendance

Overall figures up 1%, VIPs 12%, quality visitors 3%; Bolstering Show’s importance to global industry >>>
 

“Sri Lanka: The World’s Most Beautiful Island,” by Emirati Author Heba Al Ghais Al Mansoori

“Sri Lanka: The World’s Most Beautiful Island,” by Emirati Author Heba Al Ghais Al Mansoori >>>
 

Affordable housing takes top priority

Affordable housing takes top priority as KSA faces potential 1 million shortfall in residential units by 2013. Residents to reach 27 million by 2011 as ‘young’ population continues 2.9 per cent annual growth >>>
 

ATM guests enjoy a “Blu” experience

The Arabian Travel Market began in style yesterday with the “Experience Blu” lunch party hosted by Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts in the UAE. >>>
 

Abu Dhabi will be host Lord of the Dance

Critically acclaimed Irish dance show spectacular has played to over 100 million people worldwide. Tickets on sale now! >>>
 

"Diversity key MENA growth"

Euromonitor report critical to Arabian Travel Market knowledge delivery pledge >>>
 

Surf and Turf in Latino House

Surf and Turf in Latino House at Al Murooj Rotana Dubai >>>
 

Karachi is closer with flydubai

flydubai announces city of lights, Karachi as next destination >>>
 

Colombo selected as venue for IIFA Awards 2010

Event expected to generate foreign exchange earnings of AED 207 million >>>
 

Saudi Arabian completes migration to Amadeus’ Altéa

Migration to Altéa Reservation, Altéa Inventory and Amadeus’ e-Commerce solutions improve customer management capability and boost ticket sales. Amadeus achieved in the Middle East & North of Africa (MENA) a market share of an estimated 43 percent in 2009, consolidating its leadership in the region >>>
 

Elaf sales agents attend Bahrain Air training

Bahrain Air conducts comprehensive airline services training for employees. Authorised General Sales Agent Elaf Group joins workshops >>>
 

Sharjah reports 70% hotel occupancy for Q1 2010

Al Qassimi: We target new markets to boost Sharjah's tourism sector. European visitors rank first, followed by GCC citizens in terms of tourist flow into the emirate >>>
 

Abu Dhabi captures leading destination title from Dubai

World Travel Awards unveils who are the best of the best >>>
 

Philippines recieved Frontiers Award

Arabian Travel Market scheme honours destinations’ tourism development in ‘face of adversity’ >>>
 

Oman attandence of ATM is very strong

Oman’s Minister of Tourism to outline vision for tourism growth >>>
 

Amadeus Gulf appoints new Managing Director

Geert Boven to oversee Amadeus’ operations in UAE, Oman, and Bahrain >>>
 

Arabian Travel Market predicts upturn in business travel demand

Mid East Exhibition Market Sees Solid Growth, Dubai World Trade Centre Buoyed by Strong 2009 >>>
 

Dusit Princess City Centre Dubai to attend ATM for the first time

Dusit Princess City Centre Dubai to attend ATM for the first time >>>
 

Oman Air to showcase its premium service at ATM

Oman Air to showcase its premium service at ATM >>>
 

Emaar Misr attended at Next Move 2010

Emaar Misr highlights ‘countdown to handover’ of world-class projects by year-end at Next Move 2010 >>>
 

Finnair to reopen route to Stuttgart in August

Finnair to reopen route to Stuttgart in August >>>
 

Bigger driver line-up set for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East action in UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Porsche series set for new season F1 boost in Abu Dhabi >>>
 

Sofitel Luxury Hotels jumps to no.3 spot in Business Travel News 2010 U.S. Hotel Chain Survey

Fresh strategy credited with French Luxury Hotel Group’s Climb in Ranking >>>
 

Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort opens the summer

Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort in Turkey opens for the summer season >>>
 

Armani Hotel Dubai opens in Burj Khalifa

Fashion maestro Giorgio Armani and Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties PJSC, cut the ribbon to officially open the world’s first Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building on April 27, 2010 >>>
 

Lufthansa A380 flights to Tokyo, Beijing and Johannesburg now bookable

Launch of new flagship service from Frankfurt to Tokyo on 11 June >>>
 

Royal Caribbean is the best cruise at WTA

Global operator scoops top accolade In debut Middle East season >>>
 

Royal Caribbean is the best cruise at WTA

Global operator scoops top accolade In debut Middle East season >>>
 

Arabian Travel market started with strong attandence

More than 2,100 exhibitors from 72 countries In attendance for international event >>>
 

Jaan par André is in the top 50 restaurant of the world

Jaan par André makes international history with its debut as No. 39 on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants list >>>
 

Best Western adds 4 new hotels in Japan, with more to follow

Best Western International has added four new hotels to its growing presence in Japan >>>
 

Princess announces 2011 Alaska Cruise and Cruisetour program

Six Ships to Offer Gulf of Alaska and inside passage sailings.Cruisetour choices give travelers many ways to Enjoy the Wilderness;Affordable options start at Just $299 for three days at Denali >>>
 

Angola Airlines orders two 777-300ERs

Boeing, TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola Announce Order for Two 777-300ERs. Order includes purchase rights for two additional 777-300ERs >>>
 

Air Arabia sees steady growth in Lebanon service

Over 28,050 passengers fly on Beirut route in first quarter of 2010.up 7.2 per cent from same period in 2009.Offers 10 flights per week between Beirut and Sharjah with 88 per cent on-time performance record >>>
 

Wizz Air launches three new routes from London Luton

Wizz Air launches three new routes from London Luton >>>
 

Iceland volcano ash cloud stifles international meetings activity

A survey of ICCA member companies has revealed the massive global impact of the recent volcanic ash-induced European no-fly zone. >>>
 

More Arab & foreign investors drawn by 8.8 per cent average annual growth rate of Syria’s real estate sector

BUILDEX Syria expects 10 per cent turnout hike as Syrian properties and construction offer exceptional investment returns.21% of Middle Eastern exhibitors at BUILDEX are from UAE >>>
 

Demand improvements continue in March -volcano related dip in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that March 2010 international scheduled air traffic showed continued strengthening of demand >>>
 

Sheremetyevo passengers go to early on April 30th

Aeroflot urges to its passenger who to travel from Sheremetyevo airporton April 30, 2010 >>>
 

Compensation demanded by angry airline officials

The fall-out from the Islandic volcano is far from over as airline chiefs demand compensation from the European Union >>>
 

Moscow - Bratislava ended

Aeroflot suspend flights Moscow - Bratislava - Moscow >>>
 

Los Angeles to Jackson Hole now a non-stop summer flight

United Airlines and the Jackson Hole travel industry are excited to announce a new non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson, Wyoming (JAC) beginning June 9th >>>
 

Southwest Airlines announces two new Phoenix nonstop routes

Carrier continues growth in Phoenix, Boston, and Minneapolis/St.Paul >>>
 

IATA applauds Europe’s post-volcano measures

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the announcement by the European Commission of a comprehensive program to provide relief to the air transport sector in the aftermath of extra-ordinary airspace closures resulting from the ash plume of an Icelandic volcano >>>
 

10th Airport Show gets participation of over 4,700 attendees

Industry leaders, buyers and suppliers from around the globe highlight the success of Airport Show 2010 >>>
 

World’s first Armani Hotel unveiled in Burj Khalifa, Dubai

An integral part of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the luxury hotel is located in the new heart of the city.Introduces the unique Lifestyle Services concept, bringing a bespoke approach to hospitality and service.Eight signature dining outlets offer a myriad of world cuisines >>>
 

Armani Hotel Dubai offers a world of culinary choices

Eight restaurant choices for guests and visitors – from Italian to Indian and Japanese to Mediterranean >>>
 

Region's prospects look bright

HH Prince Bandar Guest of Honour at World Travel Awards Ceremony >>>
 

Nancy Ajram headlines World Travel Awards

The renowned Lebanese singer and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Nancy Ajram is headlining the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony on Monday 3 May at The Address Dubai Marina >>>
 

Sofitel Luxury Hotels grows in Southern China

A support team covering Sales, Marketing, Revenue and Administration has been formed >>>
 

Harry wins MEA Award for Excellence

MCEC’s chief executive Leigh Harry wins prestigious MEA Award for Excellence >>>
 

Sharjah announces its participation in the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition 2010

Arab governments spending in the tourism sector expected to reach 13.3. Trillion dollars by 2018 >>>
 

New Zealand Minister of Trade joins Fonterra to celebrate its latest investment in Saudi Arabia

New Zealand’s Minister of Trade joined Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy processor, and local officials today to celebrate its recent buyout of the Saudi New Zealand Milk Products (SNZMP) factory in Dammam, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia >>>
 

Fiji to make Mid East debut at Arabian Travel Market

Increasing Airlinks from region to Australasia allows Fiji to refocus tourism strategies for Mid East >>>
 

Amadeus to unveil new technology solutions at ATM 2010

Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions and transaction processor for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it will have a major presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held from May 4 – 7, 2010 >>>
 

Kolkata Bharat Bandh effect India's domestic flights

Kingfisher Airlines announce some flight cancellations. Indigo Airlines and Jet Airways cancelled today's Kolkata flights >>>
 

Rezidor announces Philipe Pellaud as General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait

The Rezidor Hotel Group – one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide - announces the appointment of Philipe Pellaud as General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait >>>
 

‘Eruption Disruption’ Presses Case For Enhanced Integrated Transport Solutions, Says Arabian Travel Market Chief

‘Eruption Disruption’ Presses Case For Enhanced Integrated Transport Solutions, Says Arabian Travel Market Chief >>>
 

Australia, Italy and Philippines make new frontiers awards shortlist

Arabian Travel Market scheme honours destinations’ tourism development in ‘face of adversity’ >>>
 

flydubai makes it three route announcements in three weeks

flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has scored a hatrick of new route announcements with the news today that the airline will begin flights to the Syrian city, Latakia, in June >>>
 

AHIC 2010 to examine the future of the regional hotel market

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2010 to start proceedings with macro-economic keynote, offering insight into the MENA region’s economic outlook, by Nenad Pacek, President of Global Success Advisors Ltd and co-founder of CEEMEA Business Group. Inaugural ‘How To Finance your Project’ panel session to take place, featuring speakers from Jones Lang LaSalle MENA, H Partners Investment Fund, RBS Global Banking and Markets and Standard Chartered Bank and The Rezidor Hotel Group. Conference being held from 1 – 3 May 2010 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates >>>
 

Gulf Hotels group at ATM

Luxury accommodation leader The Gulf Hotels Group makes its Arabian Travel Market debut >>>
 

Oman Air appoints GSAs for passenger sales in Malaysia, Tanzania, & Nepal

Oman Air has appointed General Sales Agents in three of its soon-to-be-launched-destinations, viz, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Dar Es Salam in Tanzania, and Kathmandu in Nepal >>>
 

Saquella Espresso Club Opens its first branch in the Middle East at Dubai Festival City

The world-renowned Italian coffee chain to deliver fresh customer experiences for coffee-lovers >>>
 

Cathay Pacific receives 75th Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Boeing delivers Cathay Pacific Airways' 75th airplane - 777-300ER >>>
 

Wizz Air continues to expand in Budapest

Over 20% growth in 2010 >>>
 

Emaar Properties records first quarter 2010 net operating profit of AED 760 million (US$ 207 million)

First quarter revenue is AED 2,886 million (US$ 786 million).Hospitality and shopping mall subsidiaries contribute significantly to revenues.Highlight of first quarter is opening of Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest building >>>
 

Continental Airlines announces first quarter results

Continental Airlines today reported a first quarter 2010 net loss of $146 million >>>
 

San Francisco Hotel site revamps for technological age

An online hotel site that specializes in San Francisco bookings is announcing a new design for a technological age. This is to appeal to the Bay Area travelers who are by nature often rather advanced in terms of virtual worlds, but its also streamlined for the casual user. The changes to the site reflect a growing trend toward engaging virtual booking for users of all levels of computer knowledge >>>
 

Join all the action at CN Tower, Toronto Canada

You can also sponsor a climber if you will not be in Toronto Canada at the time of the event. You can find an exhaustive list of references in the Toronto directory to know more about the activities at CN tower. The directory also gives information about the discount hotel reservations you can make before visiting Toronto >>>
 

Sharjah Museums Department launches Sharjah Archaeology Museum website

Learn about Sharjah's history in 4 different eras >>>
 

AED235 billion airport development opportunities to be highlighted at 10th Airport Show

17% growth in number of participating countries.54 hosted buyers representing 24 Airports to be attending specialized networking event.10% increase in number of international exhibitors >>>
 

AirTran Holdings, Inc., reports first quarter results

Network Diversification and Improving Economy Drive Record Revenues and Traffic.Total Revenues Rise to $605.1 Million and Load Factor Increases to 77.2 Percent >>>
 

4 star hotels Delhi

4 star hotels in New Delhi are suitable for both business and leisure travelers. While planning a Delhi tour for business and leisure purpose, the tourists can halt at these hotels. From business to leisure, these hotels offer wide range of services >>>
 

Oman Air welcomes the resumption of European flights

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, today welcomed the reopening of UK airspace and the gradual resumption of flights to London, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich >>>
 

Beatrice Dormans and Gunnar Souren new board members Maastricht Convention Bureau

Beatrice Dormans, Director of Maastricht Events Company and Gunnar Souren, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Maastricht, have joined the board of the Maastricht Convention Bureau (MCB) >>>
 

Volcano crisis cost airlines $1.7 Billion

IATA urges measures to mitigate impact >>>
 

Annual International Pediatri Conference convenes in Al Ain

Tawam Hospital organizes The Annual International Pediatric Conference to present latest advances in the field of general and subspecialty pediatrics >>>
 

World Travel Awards African nominees unveiled

The World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean Ceremony is taking place in July - but the fight is just beginning to make it on to the coveted winners’ platform >>>
 

Adria Airways flights on Tuesday 20th April 2010

Ljubljana, 20 April 2010, at 12:00 LT >>>
 

Paramount Airways vouches to offer business class comfort at no-frill prices

Paramount Airways, promoted by M Thiagarajan, which claims to be the first Airline in India to launch the New Generation Embraer 170/190 Family Series Aircrafts, has now launched a range of Delhi centric flights unlike the past when Bangalore used to be the hub >>>
 

Rezidor to manage biggest hotel chain in Baltics

10 Reval Hotels owned by the Norwegian company Linstow join the group’s portfolio >>>
 

Best Western removes branding from Pecatu Hotel in Bali

Best Western International announces New Kuta Condotel will no longer carry the Best Western branding, with immediate effect >>>
 

Rwandair get two new aircraft

RwandAir and General Electric Capital Aviation Services sign agreement for lease of two Boeing 737-500 >>>
 

Queen Mary 2 Kicks Off 2010 Transatlantic Crossing season

Juilliard Jazz School Quintet to perform en route to Southampton >>>
 

"ICCA Research, Sales & Marketing Programme will provide 50 business leads per delegate"

"ICCA Research, Sales & Marketing Programme will provide 50 business leads per delegate" >>>
 

Over 18,000 Kuwaiti tourists visited Sharjah last year

330,000 GCC tourists constitute 24% of total tourism flow into Sharjah >>>
 

Armani Hotel Dubai to open in Burj Khalifa on April 21

Armani Hotel Dubai, the world’s first hotel developed by Armani Hotels & Resorts, in Burj Khalifa will open on April 21, 2010 >>>
 

Airlines in the Lufthansa Group carried more than 19 million passengers in the first quarter

Lufthansa Cargo increases transportation performance considerably >>>
 

Bell names new senior VP of communications

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the appointment of Robert T. Hastings, Jr., as senior vice president of communications >>>
 

Town@House street presented to the press today in Milan

with Alessandro Rosso, architect Simone Micheli and Tourism Town Councillor Massimiliano Orsatti >>>
 

Turkish Airlines to launch service to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) announced that Turkish Airlines will launch scheduled service from Istanbul to Dar es Salaam, the commercial Capital of Tanzania on the Indian Ocean Coast >>>
 

Lime Venue Portfolio counts down to £325m openings

Lime Venue Portfolio is counting down to May 14th 2010 when the UK and Ireland’s largest collection of unique and sporting venues will add two new prestigious facilities to the portfolio >>>
 

Premier Inn forges ahead with expansion by breaking ground at ADNEC’s Capital Centre

242-room hotel being developed at a cost of AED 120 million will support ADNEC’s busy programme of events >>>
 

Bawadi Mall launches 51-day “Shop & Win” promotion

Celebrating footfall of 8 million visitors in one year: Bawadi Mall launches 51-day “Shop & Win” promotion. Bawadi Mall, which has received over 8 million visitors in one year of operations, has launched a 51-day promotion under the theme “Shop & Win” >>>
 

Plenty to see and do at Wooda Farm

A perfect destination for a family holiday never to be forgotten is Bude in North Cornwall, very near the Devon border. Some years ago the phrase ‘the liveliest peace of Cornwall’ truly described the pleasure of Bude and its environment >>>
 

The Westin Poinsett, Greenville unveils new meeting room

The Westin Poinsett, Greenville held a conservative ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday, April 8th revealing its new meeting space, the Card Room >>>
 

Pacific Palace Hotel now offers direct online booking

Guests can now use Pacific Palace Hotel’s new direct online reservation system for their booking needs >>>
 

Impact to Qantas service today

Volcanic ash in Europe is cancelled London Heathrow and Frankfurt flights >>>
 

Some Saturday Finnair flights cancelled

Icelandic volcanic eruption affects Finnair flight traffic also on Saturday >>>
 

Adria cancelled London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris flights

Adria Airways flights cancelled due to volcanic dust cloud >>>
 

Finnair cancels Friday flights

Icelandic volcanic eruption is cancelled Finnair flights >>>
 

Finnair affected about Icelandic ash

Icelandic volcanic eruption affects Finnair flight traffic >>>
 

SAA cancels London flights...

South African Airways cancels flights to and from London due to volcanic ash >>>
 

Nokia cooperates with popular singer Mohamed Hamaki to promote ‘Comes with Music’

Nokia in the Middle East and Africa announced that it will be cooperating with Mohamed Hamaki, one of the Middle East’s most popular young artists, in promoting its new ‘Comes with Music’ service in the region >>>
 

Songea town declared a tourist site

CELEBRATING a hundred and three years since the end of infamous Maji Maji rebellion, Songea town in Ruvuma region has been declared a historical tourist site in southern highlands of Tanzania >>>
 

Over 17,000 Qatari tourists visited Sharjah last year

330,000 GCC tourists constitute 24% of total tourism flow into Sharjah >>>
 

A little bit of Italy comes to Dubai

Russell Matcham: Capital Club’s Italian seafood festival reflects burgeoning trade relations with Italy >>>
 

Tanzania's Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair

East Africa's targest tourism fair takes place in Arusha, Tanzania, June 4-6, 2010 >>>
 

Japan Airlines named the most punctual major global airline in 2009

Japan Airlines (JAL) was named the winner of the 2009 “FlightStats On-Time Performance Service (OPS) Award”, conferred by Conducive Technology Corporation*1 - a data provider of reliable flight information to the transportation industry >>>
 

Dragonair kick starts 25th anniversary programme with new inflight menu

Airline partners with five-star JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong to offer new taste sensation in the sky >>>
 

United offers coast-to-coast comfort and unlimited bonus miles

United offers coast-to-coast comfort and unlimited bonus miles >>>
 

Travelport Opinions™ networking site for Travel agents is launched in the Middle East

Travelport, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, is launching Travelport Opinions, an online networking tool for the travel agent community, in the Middle East >>>
 

Edelweiss Air presents its winter flight schedule 2010/11

Edelweiss Air presents its winter flight schedule 2010/11 >>>
 

Traffic statistics March 2010

Strong growth at Copenhagen Airport >>>
 

SWISS maintains favourable load factors for the first-quarter period

SWISS maintains favourable load factors for the first-quarter period >>>
 

More travellers – with fewer aircraft

More travellers – with fewer aircraft >>>
 

Gulf Film Festival offers young filmmakers a growth platform, say documentary filmmakers

Gulf Film Festival offers young filmmakers a growth platform, say documentary filmmakers >>>
 

Young talent and infrastructure support have helped shape Gulf film industry, says Gulf Nights

Young talent and infrastructure support have helped shape Gulf film industry, says Gulf nights >>>
 

Oman Air offers summer escape to Salalah

“Pay for 2 and stay for 3” >>>
 

Timur Ilgaz is GM for Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach

Timur Ilgaz appointed as General Manager of Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach Dubai >>>
 

Sharjah organizes 9th tourism road show

Al Noman: "330 000 GCC tourists visited Sharjah last year" >>>
 

Spring is back and so are Rosewood Corniche irresistible season promotions

Jeddah’s premier hotel values families and invites them to enjoy memorable moments >>>
 

Oman Air increases capital

Oman Air authorised capital increased from RO 300 million to RO 500 million.8 new destinations planned for 2010 – Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Dar-Es-Salaam, Islamabad, Lahore, Ras Al Khaima, Al Ain and Milan.28% capacity added during 2009 with the addition of 5 Boeing 737s, 4 wide bodies aircrafts and 5 long haul destinations.Carried 2.4 million passengers – a 19% increase compared to last year with seat utilisation of 61%. 2010 challenging but buoyant >>>
 

Matthias Schultze appointed new managing director of the GCB German Convention Bureau

Matthias Schultze will start office as new Managing Director of the GCB German Convention Bureau as of 1 May 2010 >>>
 

Avianca of Colombia, new route

Avianca of Colombia have announced a new direct, twice weekly flight between Madrid and Medellin, commencing July 03rd 2010 using an Airbus A330 aircraft >>>
 

Japan must address cost issues to build competitiveness

Japan must address cost issues to build competitiveness >>>
 

Air NZ and Continental is now codeshared

Air New Zealand and Continental Airlines code share an added tourism boost >>>
 

Weekend getaways awarded to winners of Air Miles-Octopus promotion

Air Miles hosted an exciting travel promotion together with Octopus Travel, a recent addition to the portfolio of Air Miles’ partners, and its very first online partner >>>
 

Flavours from five continents

Flavours from five continents >>>
 

New multistrada 1200 in Doha; A new travel experience By Ducati

Alfardan Motorcycles, one of Qatar’s leading motorcycles’ premium importers, today announced the arrival of Ducati’s latest Multistrada 1200 to Doha >>>
 

JKB launches a co-branded MasterCard credit card

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB), and Royal Jordanian today announced the signing of a new marketing alliance agreement by which the two parties launched ‘Fly and Plus’, a co-branded MasterCard credit card... >>>
 

Oman Air commences operations to Kuala Lumpur

High-five for the high-flying airline >>>
 

Bring a little sunshine to your evening

Soleil at Rosewood Corniche presents mouth-watering treats, placing the month of April under the sign of sweetness >>>
 

Emaar Morocco in finishing stages of innovative ‘Street of Dreams’ in Tinja

Model homes and driveway give true perspective of community experience awaiting customers.A true touch-and-feel of the neighbourhood; concept introduced to Morocco for the first time >>>
 

ADNEC commences construction on Al Ain Convention Centre district

Prestigious AED 3.5 billion project aims to boost Al Ain’s potential as a business and lifestyle destination >>>
 

Elton John and Prague, too!

The five-star Corinthia Hotel Prague announced a special three-night package for two, including preferential seats to Grammy award-winning Elton John's concert at the Prague O2 Arena on June 10 >>>
 

KPMG Golf Business Forum to tackle the ‘New Golf Business Landscape’

Future-orientated agenda confirmed for golf industry’s leading annual conference – Belek, Turkey, May 12-14, 2010 >>>
 

flydubai announce Istanbul, Turkiye and Assuit, Egypt

flydubai does the double with flights to Istanbul, Turkiye and Assiut, Egypt >>>
 

United reports March 2010 operational performance

United Airlines today reported its preliminary consolidated traffic results for March 2010 >>>
 

A Fashionable feast for fiances

His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Commerce & Industry opens The Bride Show Dubai >>>
 

Hengfulai offers promo packages to celebrate Canton Fair 2010

Offering promos from April 13 to May 8, 2010, Hengfulai Hotel guarantees guests maximum enjoyment for the first leg of the 2010 Canton Fair >>>
 

Eclectic Omani showcase at Gulf Film Festival 2010

Eclectic Omani showcase at Gulf Film Festival 2010 >>>
 

Harry Connick Jr. to perform at ADNEC’s recently launched Abu Dhabi Hall

Musical icon will perform at ADNEC’s Abu Dhabi Hall on May 16th during his world tour. Tickets available at several key locations >>>
 

Stay twice at Best Western, get bonus for summer

Best Western bonus to Jumpstart rewards members' summer vacations. Stay twice this spring, earn $50 Toward Summer Travel >>>
 

Hawaiian Airlines reports March traffic statistics

Hawaiian Airlines reports March traffic statistics >>>
 

AirTran adds nonstop flights between Milwaukee and Dallas/Fort Worth

Low-Cost carrier introduces full-sized jets to connect the cream city to the lone star state >>>
 

World Travel Awards kicks off Arabian Travel Market

Who Will Be Crowned the Best? >>>
 

Studio Misr Grill Restaurant shows its strategy at FME

Within Strategy plan to Inaugurate more than 50 Branches in Middle East Region, Studio Misr Grill Restaurants achieve great success in Seventh Franchise Middle East Exhibition (FME) in Dubai >>>
 

Cristal Hotels to join KSA hospitality expansions

Saudi tourist arrivals predicted to grow 5 per cent to touch almost 13 million in 2010 >>>
 

Two World Travel Awards Nominations for Alshamel International Holding

Alshamel International Holding nominated for Middle East’s Leading Travel Management Company category and Middle East’s Leading Travel Agency category >>>
 

20th anniversary skin nourishing milk bath

Boudoir bathing is back! >>>
 

Bride Show Dubai opens Wednesday

Bride Show Dubai unveils to fiances and fashionistas Region’s largest bridal and fashion event opens Wednesday at Dubai International Exhibition Centre >>>
 

Adria reduced Maribor flights

Adria Airways will operate a reduced number of flights from Maribor during the renovation of the runway >>>
 

TAM and Continental Airlines announce frequent flyer program partnership

Members of TAM Fidelidade and Continental's OnePass programs now have more opportunities to earn and redeem miles >>>