Oman Air launches winter flights between Muscat and ZurichOman Air has extended its winter schedule, offering flights between Muscat and Zurich starting from October 5, 2024. With award-winning comfort on-board the spacious B787, guests can fly direct to the Swiss city, which is one of Europe’s most popular winter-time destinations. Fro More… |
Emirates begins operating with SAF at London Heathrow AirportEmirates has taken delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Shell Aviation at London Heathrow Airport. Over 3,000 metric tonnes of neat SAF, blended with conventional jet fuel, will be supplied into the fuelling infrastructure network of the airport until the end of summer 2024. More… |
Etihad to support 25,000 women-owned SMEsEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Etihad has teamed up with the Ab More… |
UK and Saudi sign agreement to develop tourismBritain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain and the Saudi Tourism Authority have signed a Declaration of Intent, setting out areas of co-operation between Britain and Saudi Arabia to develop and grow tourism. The declaration, announced during Great Futures (May 14-15), a major More… |
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA joins global alliance for sustainabilityDubai-based Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa has signed up with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance at the recently-held Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai, joining nearly 50 global members, addressing critical challenges affecting the planet, communities, and the ho More… |
SEVEN, Qiddiya merge to set up Saudi lifestyle, leisure giantSaudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a subsidiary of the country's sovereign wealth fund PIF, has announced its merger with Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) in a move that will see the establishment of a lifestyle and entertainment giant in the kingdom. A More… |
Dubai airport will stay leader for 100 years: Paul GriffithsAirport Show, (May 14-16) being held in Dubai, heard that the city is expected to maintain the record of ‘the largest airport for international traffic for the next 100 years’. The expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) signifies a monumental leap for Dubai' More… |
Key appointments at Paramount Hotel Dubai and Damac HotelsParamount Hotel Dubai and Damac Hotels & Resorts have appointed two accomplished hoteliers to senior roles, as they continue to set new standards of excellence and creativity in Dubai's dynamic hospitality market. Dadirai Mutasa is the new Executive Producer, Marketing and Comm More… |
Bayanat posts solid Q1 growth; revenue surges 12pcBayanat, an Abu Dhabi-listed public company and leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, has reported a 12% jump year-over year (YoY) in its revenue for the first quarter which soared to AED113 million ($31 million), while its net profit registered a 9% growth. More… |
Central Hotels & Resorts achieve 2.6% growth in Q1 2024Central Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality group focused on innovation, said expansion into new markets contributed to a growth of 2.6% in occupancies in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The growth is primarily attributed to the travel trade segm More… |