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HH Sheikh Ahmed to inaugurate Airport Show to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015

07 May 2015

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, will inaugurate the Airport Show 2015 to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The 15th Airport Show 2015 will be co-located with the 3rd edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) and Travel Catering Expo (TCE).

We, on behalf of Reed Exhibitions Middle East, are pleased to invite you to... Read More

Mid-Market Hotels Gain Momentum In Dubai

07 May 2015

Government directives stimulate growth in mid-market hotel sector

Dubai, UAE, May 5th 2015: According to the latest figures issued by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Dubai’s hotel portfolio grew during the 12 months of 2014 from 611 hotels and hotel apartments to 659 – a 7.8% growth over the course of the year. With a number of additions to the mid-market segment opening during the year, further additions to the portfolio of three and four star hotels are... Read More

Major Brands Excel At Awards

07 May 2015

The scope of the region’s industry-leading airline and hotel operators

reflected in largest awards ceremony in 12-year history

May 4th 2015

New and established operators were honoured in the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2015 ceremony at the Conrad Dubai ballroom yesterday evening.

More than 350 executives from across the travel industry attended the awards, which were voted by readers, and this year was the largest in 12 years with two new categories.... Read More

ATM 2015 OPENS

05 May 2015

Hundreds of delegates from the region and around the world attended the opening of the 22nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015 in Dubai on Monday, May 4 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This year’s ATM, which runs from May 4 to 7, has attracted the participation of nearly 3,000 exhibitors, ranging from hotels to travel agencies who are showcasing their products and services.

In line with the theme of the latest edition of ATM, YouGov has... Read More

Dubai welcomes 13.2m international visitors in 2014

05 May 2015

8.2 per cent growth significantly higher than global average of 4.7 per cent

Results contained within ‘Dubai Annual Visitor Report’, launched at Arabian Travel Market

Dubai, UAE; 3 May 2015: Dubai welcomed a total of 13.2 million international overnight visitors in 2014, according to new statistics issued by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). Representing a year-on-year increase of 8.2 per cent – significantly higher than the global average of... Read More

Technology key to seamless Air Traffic Management in Middle East

05 May 2015

Middle East airspace is presently ‘saturated’

CANSO: Middle East ATM requires effective use of technology

ATC equipment market to reach $4.23 billion by 2020

UAE to handle 1.85 million aircraft movements by 2030

26 companies to showcase ATM portfolio at Airport Show

ATM challenges until 2030 to be debated at GALF-2015

Alleviate ‘system limitations’ in UAE airspace

Dubai, May 3, 2015: Civil aviation authorities in the Middle East are... Read More

‘Promenade With Me’ by Savannah du Quercy

04 May 2015

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach presents an exhibition in collaboration with the International Emerging Artist Award ‘Promenade With Me’ by Savannah du Quercy. An inspiring journey into the universe of the artist, ’Promenade With Me” is a mix media exhibition and a theatrical experience of a unique kind. Vibrant in colour and magically powerful, it is envisioned by French actress and painter Savannah Du Quercy. In it unexpected brush strokes and experimentation blend to reveal a sensitive soul... Read More

Seaplane safaris to Sir Bani Yas Island launched

03 May 2015

New seaplane safaris have been launched making it easier for the public to see some of the rarest wildlife in the country.

A Dubai-based tour operator is now offering a range of packages to Sir Bani Yas Island, west of Abu Dhabi city, starting from Dh 2,999 per person for a day trip.

“We are very proud and privileged to have partnered with Anantara in this new service,” said Stuart Wheeler, chief executive of Seawings.

“Sir Bani Yas is a magical place with so much to... Read More

Middle East airports going ‘smart’ for seamless travel experience

03 May 2015

Airport Show due to take place in Dubai from May 10 to 12

Global smart airports market to reach $13.5 billion by 2020

Travelers are looking for personalized airport engagement

Technology enables passengers to take more control of their travel experience

UAE airports lead in smart technology adoption

Airport Show 2015 to show latest smart technologies

Dubai, April 11, 2015: Imagine driving to the airport, having chosen a car parking slot in advance... Read More

More than 550 people jumped with parachutes from Dubai's Princess Tower

30 Apr 2015

More than 550 people jumped with parachutes from the highest residential building in the world

Members of the American team Dream Walker together with other professional athletes made a massive jump with parachutes from the roof of a skyscraper Princess Tower in Dubai, which is considered the tallest residential building in the world. As reported on the team page in Facebook 558 people, jumped from the tower, over a period of 80 hours.

The participants of the event, organized... Read More