The embassy of Ireland has opened the United Arab Emirates’ first external visa application centre in partnership with VFS Global.Operations at the new centre in Abu Dhabi are now live.All non-U…
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Feijs re-joins Radisson Hotel Group in north Africa
Radisson has appointed Frederic Feijs as regional director for north Africa & Egypt with immediate effect.Feijs re-joins Radisson Hotel Group, where he started his career in the hospitality indust…
English cities target Chinese travellers with Qunar deal
Three of the England’s leading cities have announced a joint tourism campaign to make it easier than ever for Chinese visitors to explore England.The partnership will see London, Manchester, Bir…
The Number Of Chinese Tourists In Switzerland On The Rise
Switzerland attracts more tourists from China than ever. The Switzerland Travel Centre, the official and largest tour operator in the country, recorded over 15% growth in bookings of Chinese tourists …
Senior leaders Emaar Hospitality complete Dubai Way training
Over 1,800 associates of Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, have completed the ‘Dubai Way’ training launched by the Dubai Department of Tour…
Ras al Khaimah to host AITO 2018 conference
The Association of Independent Tour Operators has announced that it will be heading to the Ras al Khaimah for its annual conference, to be held from November 22nd-25th.AITO chairman, Derek Moore, said…
TAAI partners with TPConnects for “Digital Travel India” initiative
Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), the main representative body of the travel and tourism industry and the Nodal association of India, has partnered with TPConnects (www.tpconnects.com) to rol…
Baumgartner moves aside as Douglas takes control of Etihad Airways
Etihad Aviation Group has announced a new organisational structure and operating model, effective immediately, to deliver on its mandate as it embarks on the next phase of its transformation.The decis…
Road to Awareness launches annual campaign
Marriott International has unveiled plans for its annual Road to Awareness campaign, raising funds for charities across Africa and the Middle East.Under the leadership of Marriott chief operating offi…
Ascott celebrates China anniversary with two new properties
The Ascott has opened its first property in Nantong and fourth property in Suzhou – two fast-growing cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.The key economic region accounts for more than 40 p…