Passenger traffic at Dubai International surpassed 43 million in the first half of 2017, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.DXB handled a total of 43,054,268 passengers …
Asia
Qatar Airways adds new frequency to Colombo, Sri Lanka, route
Qatar Airways has announced it will introduce a fourth daily non-stop service from Doha to Colombo from August 1st.In addition two of the four daily flights will be serviced by the B777-300ER aircraft…
MATATO takes on Think Strawberries for global PR role
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators has appointed Think Strawberries Luxury Travel Marketing as its international representation firm.The India-based company will handle all…
Khyber brings Indian flavours to Dukes Dubai
Dukes Dubai has welcomed the award winning Indian restaurant and celebrity favourite, Khyber, to its outstanding collection of restaurants.The first venue to open under the Khyber name outside of its …
Customized Travel Is Essential For The Tourism Sector Prosperity
Customized travel and journey with ‘no fissures’ will be the catalyst for success in the travel industry over the next five to seven years, according to a new study by A.T. Kearney titled …
Kumar to lead Dusit in EMEA region
Dusit International has appointed Prateek Kumar to the role of regional vice president, EMEA region.He will be responsible for strengthening Dusit’s operations and supporting development efforts…
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu set to open in late 2018
Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Robinsons Land Corporation, one of the Philippines’ leading real estate companies, to operate the Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu, a five…
Abu Dhabi sees record growth in guest arrivals
Abu Dhabi has achieved a record seven per cent rise in the number of hotel guest arrivals over the first four months of the year in comparison to the same period in 2016.A total of 1,601,145 guests ch…
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of new Airbus A320
Air Côte d’Ivoire has received a new A320 aircraft at a ceremony held at the Airbus Delivery Centre, Toulouse.This ceremony was jointly presided over by Didier Evrard, Airbus executive vic…
Emirates and flydubai announce extensive new partnership
Emirates and flydubai have unveiled an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-owned airlines join forces to offer customers new travel options.Both airlines will continue to be managed ind…