Swan Hellenic has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Al Tayer Travel to provide direct representation through its Al Tayer Holidays brand, a division of Al Tayer Travel. Al Tayer Holidays will represent Swan Hellenic in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Al Tayer Holidays offers the highest standard of …
Read More »‘Cruising will pick up gradually’
Winter cruising in Dubai is customary every year as there are as many as 200 ship calls which bring in many cruise visitors. However, this year may be a little different with the pandemic setting in. One of the pioneers in cruise tourism in Dubai, Lakshmi Durai, CEO of Travel …
Read More »What will make a cruise ship safe again?
Microbe Marine, a well-established team of marine professionals with vast experience in hazardous materials and hygiene virus auditing on ships and rigs have the solution to help re-establish the cruise industry and rebuild consumer trust with its Oxygen Cluster Process (OCP) technology. Citing the silent spreaders and viruses transmitted from …
Read More »43.6% growth in Oman’s cruise tourists
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism has revealed that the Sultanate posted a significant 43.6 per cent growth in cruise ship tourists from January to December 2019 to reach 283,488 passengers from 193,467 recorded during the same period last year. The highest arrivals are expected during the winter season that begins in …
Read More »Dubai welcomes six cruise liners
Mina Rashid dealt with over 60,000 cruise passengers, as it handled processes for the arrival of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5, Pullmantur Cruises’ Horizon, MSC Cruises’ MSC Lirica, Jalesh Cruises’ Karnika as well as the maiden calls from Costa Cruises’ Costa Diadema and Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas on …
Read More »For a robust maritime sector
The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) sheds light on some of the major local insurance services designed to ensure safe navigation, and support maritime operational efficiency and security. TT Bureau The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has been at the forefront of promoting excellence and quality across key maritime indicators, …
Read More »Crusing and dealing
Cruisehost is the first technology provider to of AIDA Cruises, with its full implementation by the end of this year. TT Bureau Cruisehost Solutions — operator of the booking systems Cruisea and Cruisec for cruises — has agreed to a cooperation with AIDA Cruises. Accordingly, Cruisehost may connect its systems …
Read More »Abu Dhabi as a cruise destination
Abu Dhabi Ports has partnered with Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airport Services (EAS) via Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal to create a seamless cruise passenger journey experience from plane to sea, thereby meeting their expectations. TT Bureau With the beginning of the 2018-19 cruise season, the ongoing partnership will witness …
Read More »Art Marine’s cultural trip
Dubai Properties has appointed Art Marine, the region’s largest 360-degree leisure marine enterprise, as the operator of its marina at Culture Village. The 60-berth marina is located between Garhoud Bridge and Business Bay Bridge. TT Bureau The agreement mandates Art Marine, Dubai Properties’ maritime partner, to manage the entire premises, …
Read More »NCL eyes the MEA region
With a 51-year-old history of breaking boundaries of traditional cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is now focusing on the Middle Eastern market. Nick Wilkinson, VP & MD, Norwegian Cruise Line, shares insights. TT Bureau How important is the Middle Eastern market for cruising The Middle Eastern market has experienced significant …
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