Dubai World Cup headlines international, local sporting eventsThe Dubai World Cup 2024 – the world’s richest horse race for thoroughbreds – tops the list of international sports events being hosted in the emirate through the Holy Month of Ramadan this year, a report said. First held in 1996, the Dubai World Cup is widely conside More… |
Louvre Abu Dhabi attracts over 1.2 million visitors in 2023In 2023, Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors, driven by a combination of factors including prominent exhibitions enhancing the museum’s permanent collection, increased visitation to the Children’s Museum, and major engagement with Louvre Abu Dhabi’s educat More… |
New Agoda initiative matches travellers with hotelsLeveraging the power of popular searches, digital travel platform Agoda has expanded its partner marketing portfolio. It is now providing a new way for hotel and accommodation partners to reach consumers through a series of dedicated landing pages to innovatively match with some of the More… |
GWI urges 'wellness IN tourism' focus; market to hit $1.6trnWith the wellness tourism market expected to grow from $651 billion in 2022 to $ $1.4 trillion in 2027, the industry must broaden its focus to wellness IN tourism for a sustainable, says a new report. The non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI) More… |
US airlines soar in brand value; Emirates retains fourth positionThe world’s top five most valuable airline brands logged brand value growths of at least 11%, according to a new report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. American brand Delta (brand value up 21% to $10.8 billion) retained its top position as More… |
Ascott marks 40 years with ‘Unlimited’ campaignThe Ascott Limited, the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has announced the launch of ‘Ascott Unlimited’, a year-long medley of initiatives to mark its ambitions to break new ground as it celebrates 40 years in hospitality service. More… |
Fly Jinnah launches Lahore - Sharjah flightFly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has marked the inaugural flight of its second international route connecting Lahore, Pakistan with Sharjah, city. Fly Jinnah’s spokesperson said: “Just a month following the launch of our international operations with the inaug More… |
Lapita sees increased interest among MICE, corporate guestsLapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, the UAE’s only Polynesian-themed resort, has reported a positive commercial performance in 2023, with increased demand, interest, and bookings from across leisure, MICE, and corporate segments. It is conveniently located between Dubai and Abu Dhab More… |
Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in E Africa with Nairobi hotelCurio Collection by Hilton has announced the opening of Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton in Kenya's vibrant capital, Nairobi. The opening marks the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in East Africa and Hilton’s latest opening in the K More… |
Ajman announces 3-day folklore festivalThe inaugural Ajman Folklore Festival, themed "Ajman...embracing history and identity," will be organised from April 19 to 21 to enhance the heritage and cultural awareness within the UAE emirate of Ajman. The event, being held under the patronage of More… |