Dubai delivers on tourist volumes again, with a strong 8.36 million overnight visitors in first half of 2019
DUBAI, 17th August, 2019 — Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three percent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest…
Abu Dhabi’s hotel guest numbers reach 1.2 million in Q2 2019
ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2019 — Abu Dhabi’s hotels have posted remarkable year-on-year growth in the 2nd Quarter of 2019, with hotel guest numbers reaching a record 1.2 million for the April to June period, a 6.8 percent increase from…
Abu Dhabi welcomes 1.3 million hotel guests during Q3 2019
ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2019 — The number of hotel guests staying in Abu Dhabi emirate during the third quarter of 2019 exceeded 1.3 million, an increase of 1.7 percent compared to the same period in 2018, according to the…
Dubai Tourism holds strategic meeting with International Hotel Chain Hilton
DUBAI, 4th December, 2019 — Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, has held a strategic meeting with leading international hotel chain, Hilton, as part of its continuing series of engagements with key industry partners to provide them…
Dubai recognised as leading business destination at World Travel Awards 2019
According to a press release issued by Dubai Tourism today, Dubai demonstrated industry excellence as the World’s Leading Business Travel Destination 2019 and the World’s Leading MICE Destination 2019 for the second consecutive year, recognising the city’s robust capabilities to…
Inaugural Abu Dhabi Tourism and Data Analytics Forum concludes
ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2019 — The inaugural Abu Dhabi Tourism and Data Analytics Forum, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, concluded today following a packed schedule of keynote speeches, panel discussions…
New cinema-themed hotel to open in Dubai
Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim and Marriott International on Thursday announced plans to launch the region’s first cinema-themed hotel concept, which will feature cinematic-themed rooms and an outdoor VOX cinema. A statement from the Dubai-based owner and operator of shopping malls…
Emirates win best cabin crew at World Travel Awards
Dubai: Emirates cabin crew has been named the world’s leading cabin crew for 2019 at the World Travel Awards. The airline also picked up the award for world’s leading airline in economy class. Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer…
Iconic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi to be managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
ABU DHABI, 16th December 2019 – Emirates Palace Company, EPCO, has announced that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will take over management of the iconic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, from the 1st of January 2020. Upon signature of the agreement, Mohamed…
Dubai’s tourism volumes surge to over 12 million
DUBAI: surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism…
Mohammed bin Rashid inspects preparations for Dubai Airshow 2019
DUBAI, 16th November, 2019 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today made an onsite tour of the Dubai Airshow 2019 to inspect the preparations for the big event…
Al Mahatta Sharjah, highlights history of aviation in Gulf Region
SHARJAH, 25th October, 2019 — Sharjah Air Station ‘Al Mahatta Museum’ highlights the history of aviation in the UAE and the Gulf Region. The museum first opened its doors in 2000, and since then, it has been the repository of…
Educational tours set to wow students at EXPO 2020
DUBAI, 10th November, 2019 (WAM) — Schools across the UAE can now sign up their students to explore a world of possibilities at Expo 2020 Dubai, with the launch of an online dedicated booking system for a series of specially…
Islamic New Year holiday for private sector in UAE
ABU DHABI, 19th August, 2019 — Marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Muharram 1st, 1441, an official holiday with full pay for all private sector employees in the UAE….
