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Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism to contribute $44 billion to GCC economies in 2012,GCC governments spending heavily on transport infrastructure to support tourism sector - GDP contribution up 27% from 2009
over a year ago
Top industry executives and officials will head to the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2012 (AHIC), which takes place in Dubai on 28-30 April at Madinat Jumeirah, to discuss investment opportunities in a region where governments are ploughing billions of dollars into tourism... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Business Booms in First Quarter of 2012 At the Coral Oriental Dubai
over a year ago
With a surge of visitors expected in Dubai to celebrate Norouz, the Iranian New Year taking place towards the end of March, the festival will top off what has been a remarkable quarter for the hotel sector in the city, underlining the strong return to business for the region’s premier... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Awesome April Flavours at Taj Palace Dubai
over a year ago
The cuisine at Taj Palace Dubai is authentic, indulgent and above all, delicious. With three outstanding specialty restaurants namely Handi (north Indian cuisine), Sakura (Japanese restaurant) and Topkapi (Turkish restaurant), the luxury 5-star has got terrific offers to tempt your taste buds all... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
UAE embassy welcomes Emirates Airlines' new flight to Washington, DC
over a year ago
UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba, issued the following statement regarding Emirates Airlines' announcement that it will begin non-stop service between Dubai and Washington, DC in September 2012: "This new flight represents a bridge that will not only connect two of the world's... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Air Seychelles announces strategic 2-year business plan for sustainable growth
over a year ago
Air Seychelles on Friday unveiled a far reaching two year business plan to improve the carrier's fortunes and position it as a premium carrier from the Indian Ocean region.The plan will see Air Seychelles renew its fleet, take advantage of equity partner Etihad Airways' know how and excellent... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Etihad Airways to introduce organic inflight dining
over a year ago
ABU DHABI -- Etihad Airways today announced an exclusive partnership with Abu Dhabi Organics Farms, the first internationally certified organic farming initiative in the UAE, to supply fresh organic produce for its inflight First Class dining menus. The airline will be sourcing... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
New State-of-the-Art Riding Facility Opens on Sir Bani Yas Island, Enriching the Desert Islands Experience
over a year ago
Abu Dhabi, March 15th, 2012 - Desert Islands today announced the opening of the impressive Sir Bani Yas Stables on the heritage-rich Sir Bani Yas Island in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi. The state-of-the-art horse riding facility, located next to Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, ... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Al Majaz Waterfront draws 250,000 visitors in two months.
over a year ago
Al Majaz Waterfront, which is the latest leisure and tourism destination in Sharjah and a project of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has attracted a huge turnout of visitors in the first months of its opening.Shurooq revealed that Al Majaz Waterfront, its first and... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Dubai International bags best airport for cargo at ACE Awards
over a year ago
Dubai International has won another prestigious industry accolade as the best airport for cargo in the Middle East at the Air Cargo Excellence Awards held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. This follows Dubai International's impressive performance at the coveted Airports Council International's (ACI's)... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Air Seychelles Inaugural Abu Dhabi Flight Takes Off
over a year ago
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of the Seychelles, today launched new direct services from Mah? to Abu Dhabi, complementing air links currently being operated by Etihad Airways on the route.The two-class Boeing 767-300ER series aircraft was seen off from Seychelles... Full story



