Anil Mohan

Air Canada expands reach in Middle East

The only four-star international network carrier in North America celebrated one year in Dubai. Air Canada is tapping into new market segments and expanding its reach within the Middle East to Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman. TT Bureau Margaret Skinner, Director Sales EMEAI, Air Canada, shares, “This past year …

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Qatar flies to Helsinki

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive celebrated new service by hosting Nordic and international media at a press conference in Helsinki. The airline’s new service will boost regional tourism in Finland, and provides travellers with access to more than 150 destinations across the world’. TT Bureau Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, …

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Fly by Digital

Amadeus Gulf launched for the first time in this region the #Fly by Digital event which offers travel industry professionals the opportunity to learn how they can build a digital travel business from scratch. TT Bureau The event brought together a number of digital and travel experts who shared their …

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UAE leads world’s internet usage at 96%

The UAE has the highest internet usage by country in the world at 96 per cent whereas USA has 86 per cent penetration and Singapore, 82 per cent. Several Middle East countries are above the global average according to Mamoun Hmedan, Managing Director MENA & India Wego. SHEHARA RIZLY Q) …

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RAKTDA commits to accessible tourism

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has strengthened its commitment to deliver ‘Tourism For All’ by signing the Accessible Tourism Code of Good Conduct, during its annual UAE World Tourism Day conference. The half-day UAE World Tourism Day Conference, held at the Al Marjan Island Convention Centre, saw keynote …

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SOMEWHERE Hotel leads in Barsha Heights

Within a few months of the official opening of its fourth property, SOMEWHERE Hotel has directly identified itself as the trendsetter in town. It offers a warm welcome to its guests, a friendly service, with competitive rates and special packages. An upgraded four-star property, including 306 rooms, the hotel is …

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Palazzo Versace opens in Dubai

Developed in partnership with Enshaa Group—one of UAE’s premier developers—Palazzo Versace will be the most luxurious hotel the Middle East has ever seen. Artistic director Donatella Versace has exclusively designed the interiors and furniture for each of the 215 rooms, bringing the universe of Versace to life. Situated in the …

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Ras al Khaimah gets its own Jannah

Jannah Hotels & Resorts, the noble Bedouin culture-inspired collection of luxury hotels, has expanded into Ras Al Khaimah with their first property in the city – Jannah Resort & Villas Mina Al Arab, comprising 22 luxury beach villas and 100 apartment suites. TT Bureau The Jannah Resort & Villas Mina …

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Of breathtaking beaches and luxury escapes

With an exclusive selection of hotels and resorts in Mauritius, Seychelles, and Marrakech, Beachcomber Resorts and Hotels defines real luxurious escapes for the UAE and GCC travellers. Shehara Rizly Beachcomber Resorts and Hotels is a historical key player; pioneer in island hospitality in Mauritius with locations that cater to various …

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Turkish Airlines launch flights to Miami

Miami became the eighth US destination to be added on to the regular flight schedule of Turkish Airlines.A special introductory round trip offer of 3055 AED is available to UAE residents flying to the destination until February 2016, however, the booking should be made with travel agents by December 2nd …

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