A slice of Bali is coming to the Palm Jumeirah as a new beachfront restaurant, Koko Bay, opens its doors.Inspired by the beaches of Seminyak and Canggu, Koko Bay will bring laidback vibes to Dubai, se…
Asia
Etihad Airways updates mobile app
Etihad Airways has extended its digital reach with an update to its mobile application for Android, Apple and Huawei smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journey with even greater ease.New key…
AHIC 2020: More details revealed as show returns to Dubai
The 16th edition of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) will take place in a brand-new format over three days with an exciting programme filled with critical insights from industry leaders.…
Emirates returns to Lusaka
Emirates will resume its Lusaka service with two flights a week, starting September 4, according to a press release.Flights will operate on Fridays and Sundays using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK 713 will de…
Avani+ Ho Tram Resort under construction in Vietnam
Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the first Avani+ upscale resort in Vietnam – Avani+ Ho Tram Resort.The property is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2023.The new …
Emirates adds two new Africa destinations to schedule
Emirates will resume passenger services to Conakry, Guinea and Dakar, Senegal from September 3rd.The decision takes the total number of cities served by the Dubai-based carrier in Africa to eight.Flig…
Bali delays reopening to international tourism until 2021
The reopening of international tourism hotspot Bali has been pushed back until at least next year.Authorities on the island had previously said it would open to visitors from September 11th, but this …
New wellness manager for Meliá Koh Samui
A professional with more than 15 years of hospitality wellness experience and a passion for motivating her staff has been named wellness manager at Meliá Koh Samui.Thai national Kantima Chompoo…
Tel Aviv welcomes visitors from the United Arab Emirates
Officials in Tel Aviv have extended an invitation to potential visitors from the United Arab Emirates.The move comes shortly after the state of Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreeme…
Victoria resumes Yangtze sailings
Victoria Cruise Lines has launched its first sailing on China’s Yangtze River since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.The American-managed luxury cruise line said the recently renovated Victori…