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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,”…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Indian airlines fight back on Gulf routes

During the first quarter of 2011, the United Kingdom lost its crown as Dubai’s biggest tourism source market, after a staggering 186,478 travellers from India stayed in hotels across the emirate between January and March this year, more than any…

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Tourism in Egypt drops 28% as turmoil drives visitors away

Text size     Monday, Aug 29, 2011 Gulf News Dubai: Tourism in Egypt dropped by 28 per cent from January to July following the revolution that swept the country at the beginning of this year, according to the latest…

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Global retailers bet big on Dubai’s soaring consumer confidence

DUBAI: Limited Brands and American Eagle Outfitters are among global retailers seeking a foothold in Dubai as consumer confidence in the emirate reaches a seven-year high. Sales in Dubai are up about 10% this year, according to store companies such…