Cruise industry expected to boost Dubai tourism
The number of passengers to Dubai via the cruise industry is expected to increase by 50,000 year-on-year for the forecast period until 2015, according to Majid Al Marri, director – hotel classification, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)….
Air traffic movements up 4.8% in August
Text size Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 Gulf News Dubai: As tourism traffic in the UAE gradually gains momentum after a slowdown in air travel due to the Middle East political unrest, air traffic movements in the UAE increased…
Dubai hotels occupancy rises on tourist arrivals
DUBAI — Dubai continues to attract a large number of tourists as hoteliers in the emirate recorded the biggest year-on-year jump in occupancy level within the Middle East during July, global consultancy firm Ernst Young said in its latest report….
Five Star Rating for Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 14, 2011 – The Park Regis Kris KinHotel, Dubai has been officially certified by Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) as a five-star hotelin accordance with the standards set by Dubai’sprincipal tourism authority. This…
Definite about Dubai – elearning
The Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is working with Emirates airline on a training programme to assist the airline’s customer service staff to build their knowledge of Dubai’s tourism offerings for the benifit of the customers and for…
Emaar’s bond outperforms Aldar’s on strong revenue
Emaar Properties’s Islamic bond generated more than double those of Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties returns due to the revenue from hotels and malls supported Emaar. Emaar’s 8.5 percent Islamic bond, or sukuk, due 2016 returned 8.2 percent since it first traded…
Dubai Metro makes a mark
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that accomplishing the Dubai Metro project was one of the biggest challenges amidst the international economic crises. Talking to…
Emirates Airlines’ Bonds Rise on Tourism, Oil Drop: Arab Credit
September 08, 2011, 7:52 AM EDT By Tamara Walid and Arif Sharif Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) — Emirates airlines’ notes have risen in the past month, regaining an advantage they enjoyed over Dubai’s sovereign bonds as the world’s biggest international carrier…
Dubai tourism needs to diversify says hospitality expert
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Dubai hotels get Eid boost from Arab Spring
Dubai hotels reported occupancy rates of 90 percent and above during the Eid break as the city benefited from the unrest that has roiled traditional tourist spots such as Egypt and Tunisia. Starwood Hotels Resorts two beach hotels, Le Méridien…
Kerzner could sell stake in Dubai’s Atlantis
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Race to register for the Road to Arabia
Overwhelmed with the flurry of registrations, the Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman tourism bodies are encouraging agents to sign up before spaces are filled. “We are thrilled with the response that we’ve had to the Arabian Peninsula workshops so far,”…
Dubai links with world’s oldest event manager
Text size Sunday, Sep 04, 2011 Gulf News Dubai With the end of Ramadan, exhibition season in Dubai is ready to kick off. The Dubai World Trade Centre hosts nine exhibitions every year, organised by Epoc Messe Frankfurt,…
Dubai Mall doubles valet parking charges
Saturday, Sep 03, 2011 Gulf News Dubai Holidaymakers yesterday complained that Dubai Mall is charging exorbitant prices for valet parking, taking advantage of the massive crowds during Eid Al Fitr. The mall has doubled the charges for regular parking from…
Inflation pressure may rise in UAE on India’s slowdown
Dubai: The fallout of a slowing Indian economy, the UAE’s largest trading partner, may cause inflation concerns in the country’s near-term and could possibly impact its tourism revenue, according to an economic expert. “India’s economy is slowing down due to…
