Emirates seeks to boost tourism, trade with Germany
DUBAI — Emirates is responding to strong passenger demand in Germany by launching extra frequencies to Frankfurt and upgrading one of its Munich flights to an A380 superjumbo. The moves will further bond two powerful trading partners — the UAE…
Dubai-Tuzla flight may start in July
Text size ABU DHABI – Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced that a direct air link between Dubai and Tuzla, a city some 150 kilometres north of the capital Sarajevo, will be established in July this year….
Unrest boosts tourism in more stable Gulf states
DUBAI — Gulf Arab states least affected by regional turmoil are likely to see a boost in tourism, analysts said on Tuesday, with the United Arab Emirates outperforming other destinations. “Dubai has benefitted drastically, with high occupancy rates, more tourists, and…
Azerbaijan tourism gets boost with new office in Dubai
DUBAI – Azerbaijan, the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia is hoping to get a boost to its tourism sector from GCC, with the opening of the republic’s tourism representative office in Dubai. Announcing the official opening of…
Cut spending 20 to 25%, Dubai Government asks all departments
Dubai: The Dubai government is asking its departments to reduce expenditure by 20 to 25 per cent in a bid to help the emirate achieve a budget surplus of Dh3-Dh3.5 billion until 2013, Ahmad Humaid Al Tayer, Member of the Supreme…
Unrest boosts tourism in more stable Gulf states
By Martina Fuchs DUBAI | Tue May 17, 2011 12:57pm EDT DUBAI (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states least affected by regional turmoil are likely to see a boost in tourism, analysts said on Tuesday, with the United Arab Emirates outperforming…
Dubai tourism ‘benefits drastically’ from regional unrest
Gulf states least affected by regional turmoil are likely to see a boost in tourism, analysts said on Tuesday, with the United Arab Emirates outperforming other destinations. “Dubai has benefitted drastically, with high occupancy rates, more tourists, and high retail…
Dubai Chamber all set to implement the ATA Carnet in the country
Text size Dubai, UAE: After the UAE issued a decree approving the joining of the Istanbul Convention on Monday, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its readiness in implementing the…
DTCM, World Energy Forum sign agreement
DUBAI – The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chairman of the World Energy Forum on Sunday to extend cooperation and support for the 2011 World Energy Forum to be held…
DEWA and RTA jointly review this year’s strategy
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Dubai invites J&K to participate in handicrafts festival
SRINAGAR, May 13: Omar led coalition government is seized with promotion of tourism industry in the State to augment employment avenues for the people associated with it. This was stated by Advisor to Chief Minister Mubarak Gul while interacting with…
Samaya Hotels and Resorts announces participation at ATM 2010
Text size Opportunity to showcase again Samaya properties in premiere travel and tourism event Dubai, UAE; April 29, 2010: Samaya Hotels and Resorts announced its participation at this year’s edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s…
China, Russia to drive tourism growth in 2011, says Oman
Oman plans to increase the number of tourists to the sultanate by seven percent this year, its head of tourism promotion said, driven by visitors from India, Russia and the Gulf states. “In 2010 we had 1.6 million tourists, [and…
Malaysia on tourism offensive at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market
The target under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011 — 2015) is to improve Malaysia’s position to be within th e top 10, in terms of global tourism receipts in 2015. Malaysia also aims to increase the tourism sector’s contribution by…
Hopes pinned on new authority to revive health care city
Text size Monday, May 09, 2011 Gulf News Dubai Doctors and investors at the flagship of medical tourism in the emirate, Dubai Health Care City, hoped the newly established Heath Care Authority would be able to deliver what…
