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Dubai set to enter top 10 global cities in hotel supply as it marks 100,000 rooms
10 May 2016
Continued double-digit future growth ininventory critical to meet tourism demand
With Dubai set to hit the 100,000 rooms milestone next month across its expanding hotel and hotel apartment inventory, the city aims to firmly position itself as a top 10 global destination in terms of available hotel supply, indicating high demand from international travellers and sustained growth in tourism volumes. In addition to a strong historical and expected trajectory of growth in overnight... Read More
10th anniversary edition of UAE capital’s leading real estate event returns
10 May 2016
Taking place until 14 April at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is the capital’s largest and most influential property investment show gathering more than 90 international and regional exhibitors.
Carlo Schembri, Exhibition Manager at Informa Middle East, the organisers of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, said: “... Read More
Dubai Tourism opens up Holiday Home regulations to drive sector growth
10 May 2016
Enhanced Regulations Empower Individuals to Help Drive Sector Competiveness and Transparency as Part of Wider Hospitality Segment Growth
Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has updated its regulations surrounding holiday homes to become more competitive, with the most significant amendments positively impacting individual owners and better enhancing the emirate’s holiday home segment through greater transparency, safety, standardisation and... Read More
Emirates Scores Three Wins at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2016
10 May 2016
Emirates has once again topped the industry with its wins at the Business Traveller Awards 2016 last night, taking home the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ title, and two further awards including Airline with the Best Economy Class, and Airline with the Best Cabin Staff.
The Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2016 were presented at a gala dinner attended by travel industry professionals, and were chosen through a voting process open to the readers of the publication.
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Emirates Group Announces Record Profit of AED 8.2 billion
10 May 2016
Group records 28th consecutive year of profit, and new record profit of AED 8.2 billion (US$ 2.2 billion);
Steady business growth in line with capacity increases, significant investment in the business at AED 17.3 billion (US$ 4.7 billion)
Declares a dividend of AED 2.5 billion (US$ 681 million) to the Investment Corporation of Dubai.
Emirates makes highest profit ever with AED 7.1 billion (US$ 1.9 billion) Airline capacity crosses 56... Read More
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed opens 16th Airport Show on strong upward growth in aviation industry
09 May 2016
Sheikh Ahmed: Thriving Middle East aviation offers tremendous opportunities to global players
World’s largest annual event spread across 15,000 sqm, features 7 dedicated country pavilions
3-day show witnesses participation from 300 exhibitors from 55 countries, 150 hosted buyers from 30 countries
Over 7,000 aviation professionals to attend the three-day show
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA),... Read More
Biggest Airport Show in history ready to take off in Dubai tomorrow!
08 May 2016
Sheikh Ahmed: Airport Show reflects aviation industry’s growth
Blockbuster B2B platform features 300+ exhibitors
55 countries represented at the three-day show
150 hosted buyers from 30 countries
Over 7000 industry professionals expected to attend
The 16th edition of the Airport Show gets underway in Dubai from May 9 to 11 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) with more than 300 companies from 55 countries showcasing a... Read More
21st Season of Global Village to begin on 1 Nov. 2016 and run until 8 April 2017
08 May 2016
Global Village will begin its 21st season on 1 Nov. 2016, the management of the popular family leisure destination announced on Saturday.
Preparations for the next season, which is set to last for 159 days until 8 April 2017, have already begun.
The annual attraction completed a record breaking 20th anniversary season, welcoming 5.3 million guests. This year, Global Village also received a score of 9 out of 10 in its annual Guest Happiness Index that uses a range of parameters... Read More
Emirates landing in Dubai Mall this weekend
04 May 2016
Emirates will be taking its iconic onboard experience to Dubai Mall this upcoming holiday weekend from 4-7 May, with an imaginative rendition of its A380 aircraft in the Star Atrium to offer unique on-ground activities for visitors and mall-goers alike.
“My Emirates Experience” will be a fun-filled four day event recreating the onboard environment in an aircraft shaped space where visitors and mall-goers can engage with Emirates Cabin Crew, play interactive video games and puzzles and... Read More
Emirates Opens up New Gateways in Midwest China
03 May 2016
Emirates today underscored its commitment to China with the launch of a new service from Dubai to Yinchuan and Zhengzhou, two of the fastest growing cities in Midwest China. This service expands Emirates’ destination offering on the mainland to five, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, was on board the inaugural flight with a number of senior executives of the airline. They were joined by... Read More
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