The Pacific Asia Travel Association has appointed dePaRture Travel & Lifestyle Marketing as its corporate communications and public relations company in the UK.The organisation will be responsible…
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Qatar Airways launches Deutsche Bahn codeshare
Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Deutsche Bahn, offering travellers seamless connections to and from eight key destinations in Germany.The codeshare partnership with Deutsche B…
Mattar predicts bright future for Saudi tourism
Following a successful stint as chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Haitham Mattar last year moved to a new role in Saudi Arabia.The Middle Eastern destination has bee…
Wavehouse to celebrate first anniversary in Dubai
It’s been a big year for Wavehouse.Having carved a name for itself across the region as a fun-loving hangout for both families and groups of friends, the casual, all-encompassing entertainment d…
myCWT launches in China for first time
CWT has announced the launch of its flagship platform, myCWT, in China.The move makes CWT the first global travel management provider to deploy an omni-channel, open API-based platform that has been t…
Oman Air launches United States codeshare destinations
Oman Air has debuted its first codeshare flights connecting the sultanate and the USA.Streamline travel from Muscat to New York and Miami, via Milan, is now on offer through the carrier’s partne…
Etihad Arena set to open on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Miral has finalised a partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, to secure exclusive naming rights of Yas Bay Arena.As part of the agreement, Abu Dhabi’s …
Zim sets out to woo Indian market
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will enhance destination awareness and foster market visibility in the Indian market this year through exhibitions and roadshows.As part of this greater initiative…
Nirvana Rent a Car unveils Land Rover partnership
Nirvana Rent a Car has unveiled new packages for United Arab Emirates residents aspiring to drive coveted models from the luxurious Range Rover brand.A spokesperson for the company said: “Nirvan…
Indonesia experiences a decline in visitors from China
Due to the increase in tension over China’s trade war with the United States, there has been a decline in Chinese tourism. China is now in the process of ramping up to bring in more visitors fro…