Tourism in Dubai increased – Revenues reach 13.2 billion Dirham
2011-03-01 16:58:02 – Tourism revenues increased in 2010 to 13.2 billion Dirham. There is an opening of a hotel or new attraction nearly every day to attract tourists from all over the world. Therefore, Dubai Holiday Dreams offers nice accommodations…
Arab turmoil, Dubai glut are risk to UAE economy: IMF
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Turbulence across the Arab world and Dubai’s ongoing property glut pose risks to the United Arab Emirates’s economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. The oil-rich Gulf federation also needs to shore up its powerful government-backed…
Dubai is back from financial crisis, Sheikh Mohammed says
Dubai has recovered from the impact of the global financial crisis, the emirate’s ruler HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum said Wednesday. The UAE’s trade and tourism hub proved its financial credentials and core business was strong, Sheikh Mohammed…
Dubai’s art exhibition brings Arab, global scene together
by Gerard Al-Fil DUBAI, March 16 (Xinhua) — During times of civil unrest in the Middle East, Dubai has always been a safe haven for tourism, banking and culture. After an exclusive preview Tuesday, the edition of the 5th Art…
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 Advisory Board meeting discusses future of Mena hotel industry
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC 2011) Advisory Board, comprised of over 40 of the most influential names in the Middle East hospitality industry, gathered today at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai to discuss the future of…
APEC Tourism Ministers to meet on Sept 22-23
Singapore, Sept. 16th, 2010 — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministers will meet in Nara, Japan next week to discuss importance of achieving sustained and balanced growth in the tourism industry in Asia-Pacific region following the global financial crisis. The…
Tourism expert upbeat on UAE hotel projects and tourist inflow during 2010
Dubai, 14th July 2010: A regional tourism expert has urged investors in the hotel industry to look at local hotel management companies as an alternative to international chains. According to Youssef E. Jammal, Managing Director, B6 Catering, the local companies…
S. Korea unveils new policies to attract more foreign tourists
SEOUL, July 15th, 2010 — South Korea announced a set of sweeping measures Thursday to bolster its tourism industry, calling for the development of ecological attractions, expanding budget accommodations and easing visa rules for Chinese tourists. President Lee Myung-bak presided…
China’s outbound tourism may top 100 mn journeys in 5-10 years : WTTC
BEIJING, 29th June 2010 — China’s outbound tourists may reach or top 100 million holiday journeys in the next five to ten years, predicted the 10th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), recently held in Beijing. The WTTC also said…
SCTDA wins ‘Most Outstanding Booth’ Award at Beijing International Tourism Expo 2010
Sharjah, June 28th, 2010 — The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has won the award for Most Outstanding Booth at the Beijing International Tourism Expo 2010 (BITE), which held in Beijing from 25 to 27 June 2010. The…
DEWA signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Courts
Dubai, 27 June 2010 – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Courts in line with Dubai Government’s vision to establish the city as a premier knowledge, finance, economy, and tourism hub. The MOU…
Abu Dhabi to host World Green Tourism Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, 27th June 2010 – World Green Tourism Abu Dhabi, the international conference and exhibition being held in the UAE capital this November, has won the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism…
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s Senior Management Trains in Singapore
Abu Dhabi, June 21st, 2010 — Managers and Directors of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) have undergoing five days training at Singapore’s Civil Service College as part of the tourism body’s leadership development programme. Some 27 senior ADTA staff, including…
Flydubai adds new Boeing to fleet
Dubai, 17th June 2010 – flydubai’s ninth Boeing 737-800NG touched down at Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 last night, marking another on-time aircraft delivery in less than 13 months of operation. The brand new aircraft will go straight into service…
Air Arabia increases its service to Amman, Damascus & Alexandria
Sharjah, June 15, 2010 Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it will offer additional flights throughout June and July 2010 between the carrier’s first hub in Sharjah…
