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Travel agents based in the United Kingdom have noted that they had seen an increase in sales to the Sultanate of Oman this year compared to that of 2013. The research conducted by Aviareps found that while Dubai and Abu Dhabi remained popular destinations for travellers from the UK, there was a need for a greater variety within the region. …

Talks between officials in Preah Vihear province and local villagers whose land is in the way of a proposed domestic airport hit some turbulence on Tuesday, as homeowners bristled over the various forms of compensation being offered. Local authorities in Preah Vihear started measuring the land of families living on the defunct air field in Preah Vihear town’s Palhal commune …

HANOI, Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister, Hoang Tuan Anh, says improving tour guide skills is now a priority to end a shortage that if left unresolved will damage long-term tourism goals. The tourism minister said: “Tourism students have been made aware of this situation… career orientation courses will be offered, as well as a set of professional standards, to make …

La Cigale Tabarka Hotel, Thalasso, Spa, & Golf Resort has welcomed the most prestigious guests to its grand Opening Ceremony. The property, which opened in late August, is new refurbished, having previously operated under the title of Tabarka Beach Hotel. The event was hosted along the sublime circled infinity pool, with La Cigale Tabarka Hotel welcoming numerous famous Arab singers …

CHIANG RAI, 1 September 2014: A week-long exhibition Mysterious Mekong, was opened on a high note at the popular Central Plaza in Chiang Rai Friday evening. Under the guidance of Guy Heidelberger, director of Alliance Francaise and French Honorary Consul in Chiang Rai, the documentary-style “Mekong” exhibition took most of Thursday night to put into place at the popular Central …

The Muslim Travel Index Europe 2014 looked at the attitudes and behavior of majority Muslim populations to tourism in the future and their experiences in countries they have already visited in Europe. DAILY NEWS Photo Turkey has been named the fifth European destination that Muslims from the Middle East and the Far East would like to visit as their next …

Published: 29, August 2014, 7:03 am The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has joined the Royal Jordanian fleet, bearing the name of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. The assimilation is part of the airline’s strategic plan to modernise its fleet of long-haul aircraft. This year will also see the introduction of other four Dreamliners, an aircraft each month on average. …

28 August 2014, 5:40pm TOULOUSE, FRANCE – Qatar Airways, the launch customer of the Airbus A350 Xtra Wide Body aircraft is set to receive its first delivery before the end of this year. The airline has ordered 80 of the widebody A350 XWB which will be deployed on a wide variety of routes served by the Qatar Airways network. The …

Published : 28.08.2014 5:30:40pm ANKARA — A Turkish air force plane left Ankara Thursday morning bound for Israel to collect 33 injured Palestinians and bring them to Turkey for medical treatment. The Gazans will be picked up from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Around 80 people from Gaza, injured in the 50-day long Israeli bombardment have been flown to Turkey …

Posted on 27 August 2014 KUALA LUMPUR: The UBER mobile app transport service that connects passengers with drivers of private vehicles for hire and ride-sharing services is illegal. Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar (pix) said the use of private vehicles to carry fare-paying passengers is an offence under the Land Public Transport Act 2010. …