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In adherence to the ongoing “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, Visit Maldives has started a radio promotion with Al Khaleejiya for the Middle Eastern region. The purpose of this two-week campaign is to promote the destination and the unique experiences available in Maldives. The campaign aims to inform …

Ireland became one of the most popular destinations mainly due to the famous movie ‘Game of Thrones’ which attracted many visitors to the destination within a very short period of time. The first in a series of two webinars for the GCC was concluded last month with a record number …

The inventiveness of the hospitality industry has been on show this year as businesses large and small have scrambled to adapt to the new world. As a productivity expert, here are some of the important things I think should help prepare us for 2021, says Simon Hedaux, Founder and CEO …

As part of Emirates’ commitment to continuous innovation and an unmatched customer experience, the airline has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai. The integrated biometric path will give passengers a seamless …

SOJERN: Airlines across the ME and Africa (MEA) are beginning to expand their flight networks and in some cases, open for service for the first time in months. Saudi Arabia partially lifted its suspension on international flights from the Sept 15 and the kingdom will end all restrictions on air, …

In light of the pandemic the Dubai-based ride-hailing group, Careem, quickly took precautionary measures, ensuring the highest levels of safety in its rides. These measures have been taken in all the 13 countries in which Careem operates, and the focus is on wearing masks, using hand sanitisers and disinfecting cars …

As the boating season approaches, Nakheel has set sail with their latest new marine destination in Deira Islands for all boating enthusiasts. The latest offering during the peak sailing season for the UAE boat owners and tour operators is, access to two new, exclusive island destinations in the Arabian Gulf. …

Ravi Santiago has a multi- faceted role at R Hotels as Cluster General Manager for the Wyndham hotels in Ajman and Group Financial Controller.  We take a look at his interesting journey over the years. Kicking off his career journey with the crème de la crème of Sri Lankan hospitality …

As one of the first few cities in the world to safely and effectively restart the events sector, Dubai has become a global case study in hosting live events, with the full reopening of its leisure events sector on September 15, paving the way for event organisers to host a …

The highly anticipated Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown has officially opened its doors in the heart of Dubai. From art-inspired rooms and suites to versatile dining outlets and inspiring works of art throughout the property, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is an impressive, design-lead addition to the Downtown Dubai neighborhood. The hotel …