Union Coop has announced that its convenient store concept located at the Pointe will now be starting home delivery for its valued consumers.The retail brand initiated this premium service to make the…
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UNWTO finds Covid-19 will cost tourism US$460bn in 2020
International tourist arrivals plunged 93 per cent in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation showing the severe impact Covid 19 has had on the sector.Acco…
UNWTO promotes domestic travel to offset Covid-19 downturn
As restrictions on travel begin to ease globally, destinations around the world are focusing on growing domestic tourism, with many offering incentives to encourage people to explore their own countri…
Macao’s gaming sector faces new challenges and a new urban plan
The gaming industry in Macao is facing a critical period. With the end of concessions in 2022 and an unfavorable international political outlook in US-China relations, operators may be forced to adapt…
Minor Hotels signs for new Thai wellness retreat
Minor Hotels has signed a partnership with M.K. Real Estate Development to launch RAKxa Fully Integrative Wellness and Medical Retreat.It is hoped the ground-breaking development that will cement Thai…
Marella Cruises unveils 2021 winter itineraries
Marella Cruises has announced its winter 2021 programme, giving details of new ports of call and itineraries.The departures go on sale today.From December next year, Marella Discovery’s ‘A…
Qatar Airways to relaunch Lagos connections
Qatar Airways will relaunch flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 10th.The four times weekly service to Africa’s largest city will be operated by Qa…
Etihad Airways rolls-out Covid-19 insurance to passengers
Etihad Airways will offer passengers Covid-19 insurance as part of Etihad Wellness, a new health and hygiene programme.Guests who are diagnosed with Covid-19 during their trip will not have to worry a…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi welcomes first A321neo to fleet
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has welcomed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport.A joint-venture established between holding company ADQ and Wiz…
Koth to lead Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
Seasoned hotelier Michael Koth has been appointed as general manager of the iconic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.He will also take up the position of area vice president of operations, overseeing Mandari…