heikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, on Sunday approved the final plans and designs for the AED2.1 billion ($571 million) new Ajman International Airport project. The Crown Prince reviewed the plans of the airport which is being constructed in the Al Manama area of the emirate, reported news agency WAM. The plan includes arrival and departure …
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Destinology launches £1 million holiday
A five-day stay in a luxury suite at Dubai’s Atlantis is part of a £1 million ($1.62 mn) holiday being offered by travel specialists Destinology. Beginning with first class flights from London Heathrow to Dubai, guests will stay in the Royal Bridge Suite, Atlantis at The Palm and will have a private chef, butler and sea view. In all, the …
Read More »AirAsia X gets green-light for Indonesia launch
AirAsia X will launch in Indonesia, after the new unit received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the country’s aviation authorities. Indonesia AirAsia Extra, as the new carrier will be known, has been given the green light to proceed with its launch plans, with the AOC now enabling the airline to apply for international routes. The official launch date has …
Read More »Arrival of foreign pilgrims gains momentum
The arrival of foreign Haj pilgrims is gaining momentum in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and flow is expected to increase. The civil aviation authorities have notified the Haj Ministry that only two entry points have been designated to receive pilgrims by air: the Prince Mohammed bin Abddulaziz International Airport in Madinah and King Abdulaziz International Airport in …
Read More »Zaha Hadid installation opens in London
Launched to the public today, the Crest installation designed by Zaha Hadid Architects is a precursor to Zaha’s first complete hotel ME Dubai, which opens in 2016. Crest is designed as a temporary installation which will remain at the V&A, London’s pivotal cultural hub, during the London Design Festival 2014. It will then be taken to Dubai to become a …
Read More »Egyptian tourism in recovery
A report published by Colliers International reveals that Egypt is going through a period of economic recovery, with tourism and hospitality at the forefront. Despite recent unrest, global hotel operators have maintained their development plans for Egypt, with a number of high-profile hotel openings expected from 2014 to 2019. A total of 35 new hotel schemes representing a potential increase …
Read More »Qatar Airways wins multiple distinctions at The 2014 SAVEUR Culinary Travel Awards
NEW YORK – Qatar Airways, the world’s five-star airline, won three honors, including a top Readers’ Choice award in SAVEUR Magazine annual Culinary Travel Awards. Winners of the Culinary Travel Awards, one of the industry’s premier recognition events, were announced on September 8th and represent “the world’s best cities, markets, restaurants, bars, hotels, airlines, and other experiences.” Qatar Airways, the …
Read More »Magic event in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, 12 September 2014: A magic festival will be hosted at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre during the upcoming school break in Malaysia. The event is the first of its kind combining a magic competition, workshops and showcases. Magic Fest Putrajaya will be held at PICC for four days, 12 to 15 September, with entertaining activities such as competitions, workshops, …
Read More »Shangdong Air expands to Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: China’s Shandong Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between Shandong province and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Cambodia’s State Secretariat for Civil Aviation spokesman, Sin Chansereyvutha, told local media that the flights are pending approval from the SSCA. If approval is granted in time, the airline will link the provincial capital of Jinan to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap …
Read More »Thailand moves up tourism rankings
Thailand’s record-breaking visitor arrivals in 2013 helped it move into the list of the world’s top 10 tourism destinations in terms of both visitor numbers and visitor expenditure, according to a report by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The UNWTO released its Tourism Report 2014, which is an overall assessment of international tourism in 2013. The report states, that …
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