World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed that its Gala Ceremony 2019 will be hosted at Armani Hotel Dubai.T…
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Connect 2019: Middle Eastern airlines sign up for inaugural event
Fourteen airlines have now confirmed their participation at Connect Middle East, India & Africa – co-located with Arabian Travel Market.Both events will take place at the Dubai World Trade C…
Antepli to lead Kempinski Hotel The Dome, Antalya, Turkey
Experienced hotelier Ahmet Antepli has been appointed as general manager at the Kempinski Hotel The Dome, one of two five-star hotels at the PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club.Antepli has vast know…
Gulf Air seeks boutique positioning with new strategy
Gulf Air has sought to reposition itself as a “boutique” carrier, focusing on service ahead of volume.The loss-making national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain revealed the plans as part …
Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the v…
Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the v…
Vietnam Airlines soars to £95m profit for 2018
Vietnam Airlines Group has today announced a profit of VND2.8 trillion (£95 million) for financial 2018.Growth over the year was based on robust demand for air travel, optimised operational effi…
Qatar Executive takes delivery for new Gulfstream G500 planes
Qatar Executive has received two brand-new Gulfstream G500 executive jets.Entering service for the first time in early 2019, the G500 jet is the most technologically advanced aircraft in Qatar Executi…
Hilton Garden Inn Sanya welcomes first guests in China
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Sanya, on Hainan Island, China.The property is owned by Sanya Meihaolee Hotel Investment and managed by Hilton.“We are delighted to announce…
New leadership for Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah
The newest hotel on Langkawi’s western shoreline, Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah, has appointed Perak-born Ammar Kevin Eu to lead the opening team.Adept with the operations of a pre-opening hotel,…