Royal Arabian Launches Portuguese Language Website

Royal Arabian Launches Russian Language Website

Royal Arabian has launched a Russian-language website to serve the needs of Russian-speaking customers.

Global tourism arrivals set to double

Dubai's new hotel rating system to acknowledge budget boom

Middle East corporate travel outlook looks bright

Budget hotels seek to tap UAE corporate travel market

Hotels, airlines adapt to tight corporate travel budgets:

Staff will ensure motorists are stable before giving them car keys

Dubai hotels forced to compete harder

Tourism sector poised for further growth

Dubai's new hotel rating system to acknowledge budget boom

Hotels ready to welcome visitors from Gitex Technology Week 2011

In-room technology poses risks, opportunities for hotels

Hotels highlight improving real estate trend in Dubai

Cruise industry expected to boost Dubai tourism

From a personal butler to private limousine service and air conditioned suites, a new luxury hotel in UAE promises the ultimate in care and pampering for your pets as you holiday.

Hospitality competition benefits the tourist

Budget hotel brands target UAE market

Why is eMarketing so important for Hotels today?

UAE Tourism: Lonely no more

Dubai's glamour doesn't have to break the bank

Dubai tourism is too 'one dimensional' says hospitality expert

First 'female-only' travel launched in Dubai

Dubai gears up for 'Eid in Dubai' celebrations

Dubai's best staycation hotel deals

Kitchen staff warned not to rely on hand sanitizer

Holiday prices come under pressure this summer

Dubai international visitor spend to hit $7.8b this year

Dubai hotels: is service back to normal?

Increase in Dubai Tourism

Will hospitality boost encourage UAE property investors?

UAE to bid for 2024 Olympic games

Dubai hospitality on a high

Dubai's worst hotels? Travellers speak out

Arab Spring curbs visa-free travel for citizens

British tourists top list for UAE spending

Arab Spring helps Dubai hotels defeat summer lull

Dubai outlets approved to serve Ramadan takeaway

Cheap Dubai hotels will lose out by cutting rates

Revenues, occupancy levels rise to highest in middle East

Hospitality graduate schemes must improve

Dubai ranked among least safe holiday spots by British tourists

Gulf airlines slash fares to tempt Ramadan tourists

ONLINE BOOKING Hotel websites generated 68% of the room nights booked via electronic channels

Market primed for all-inclusive offers

Tourism body urges 'discretion' for Ramadan rule-breakers

Budget hotels seek to tap UAE corporate travel market

Airlines try to boost Middle East tourism with summer deals

Dubai hotels target up to 80% occupancies during DSS

UAE sees 15 million tourists by 2020, says Al Mansoori

Dubai hotels target Chinese travel market

Dubai 'needs a Disneyland' to boost tourism

Major Increase In Pre-Audited Visitor Numbers Underscores Strength Of Regional Hospitality Industry As Buyers Flock To The Region's Premier Hospitality Supplies Show

Social media tips for hotels

Luxury hotels compete for the Muslim market

UAE looks to boost its golf tourism industry

UAE tops hotel projects list

New technology brings added luxury to hotel stays

Social networking new craze among Middle East hoteliers

Dubai will be first location for Fashion Hotel concept

Luxury redefined by new Dubai hotel ratings

Dubai's tourism sector set to outperform peers

UAE hotels slash room prices in summer deals

Tourists add fuel to Dubai's hotel industry

Dubai getting ready for The World Discovery Fest

Dubai had announced today unprecedented record-breaking attendance numbers at the 16th Dubai World Cup held yesterday.

New Dubai media buying group targets tough tourism industry

Hospitality Industry to continue to lead recovery in the Dubai"

Confrerence gathering in Dubai About Arabian Hotel Investment

Technology growth in the Dubai hotel industry would escalate Dubai as a great tourism destination

Middle East unrest is Dubai tourism's gain

Thai Airways International has introduced new schedules from Dubai to Bangkok, offering even greater connectivity and destinations served from the Middle East with its summer timetable now in effect.

World's biggest annual food and hospitality convention taking place in Dubai.

Ahlan!'s Dubai World Cup Guide

Sliding rents in Dubai set to hit bottom in 2011

DUBAI - RAK Airways will emerge stronger as the airline plans to generate demand from tourism and the expat community based in the emirate, its top official said on Monday.

Middle East hotel occupancy jumped 13.1 percent in January to 60 percent, a survey on global hotel performance said Monday.

A unique doll exhibition at Al Barsha - Dubai showcases over 200 traditional dolls from around the world including Bulgaria, Armenia, Africa, the UAE, Jordan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, China, England, Sweden, Russia, France and Portugal.

Dubai Holidays with Move In Dubai

Business Culture & Leisure Dubai hotel guests rise 9 pct in first half

Dubai hotel industry in crisis

Dubai Global Village opens tomorrow

Ferrari World opening postponed

GCC citizens allowed entry into Saudi with ID cards

Occupancy rises in Sharjah hotels

Celebrate Christmas and New Year's with Festive Feasts at Qamardeen Hotel

Key attraction at the mall during the winter months

EMC and Schumacher present special needs children with F1 race tickets

GETEX Autumn 2010, the Fall edition of the Middle East and Asia's education, training and professional development brand, opens its doors today at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Comité Colbert, an ambassador for French culture and identity, in partnership with The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, announced the region's first-ever Festival Colbert - Dream Objects Icons of French Style.

The Passenger Operation Department at Dubai Customs received an honor certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Dubai based Al Futtaim Group Real Estate has struck a deal with British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to open his first international restaurant in Dubai, the developer behind Festival City has confirmed.

Low cost carrier Air Arabia announced on Wednesday a 16.8 percent increase in passenger traffic between Sharjah and other GCC destinations during the first half of the year.

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways effectively added 44 new destinations on Thursday by signing a codeshare agreement with the Australia-based Virgin Blue Group of airlines.

Dubai Hard Rock Cafe to be reopened

FEW cities spoil their residents for dining and drinking options like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The top 10 hotel bars of the world revealed

Dubai hotel revenues fell more than 40 percent

Exquisite venues for dazzling events at Downtown Dubai

Carrom Tournament at the Al Barsha

Region's leading low-cost carrier to provide 14 flights per week to Nepali capital

Carousel offers glimpse into the future of Ferrari

Etihad offers 40 percent off to top destinations

Free Night Awards Come with No Blackout Dates and Are Available Seven Nights a Week

Emaar launches French Café & Boulangerie, Madeleine, in The Dubai Mall

Driving School provides road safety and skill training for children

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Opens another property in UAE

In accordance with their ongoing green initiatives, the InterContinental Hotels Group properties in Dubai Festival City in association with Mourjan Marinas IGY and Dubai Festival City will hold the third annual 'Whatever Floats Your Boat' recycled boat race competition on Friday, 26th November 2010.

In a special ceremony held in London, England, September 28, Air Arabia formalized its order for CFM56-5B engines to power its fleet of 44 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

The number of passengers from the US to the Middle East increased 40 percent last year and 35 percent in the first quarter of 2010

Dubai has emerged as a global center for various activities. The systematic and planned infrastructure of the city has been very successful in attracting millions of tourists every year

International hotel operator Accor announced the launch of its first upscale brand hotel in Dubai

The first development in a giant new theme park and resort destination in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) will open to the public this week.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch flights to its eighth destination in India and 66th destination worldwide, the city of Bangalore (also referred to as Bengaluru).

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has won Best Business Hotel in the city at the Business Traveller Awards 2010, for the second consecutive year.

Etihad Airways customers will soon be able to fly to Malta, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Air Malta.

Highest restaurant in the world to open in Dubai

Dubailand to double Dubai hotel rooms with $27bn project

Business Culture & Leisure Dubai hotel guests rise 9 pct in first half

Dubai relies heavily on visitors from Europe, especially the UK, to boost its tourism industry, but the emirate is likely to begin seeing a decline in visitors from the continent as the global financial crisis deepens.

Globally, passenger traffic is forecast to grow by 7.1% in 2010 while cargo traffic will expand by 18.5%, IATA report said.

Despite the heightened optimism, recovery remains slow in several regions, especially Europe, the report found.

Despite the heightened optimism, recovery remains slow in several regions, especially Europe, the report found.

The International Air Transport Association has revised its 2010 forecast upward for Middle East carriers, predicting that that they will post a profit of $100m - their first since 2005.

Giorgio Armani's first hotel, due to open in Dubai's Burj Khalifa, will be delayed by more than a month, Bloomberg has cited sources with knowledge of the plan.

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced a new promotion aimed at boosting summer arrivals to the emirate, the National has reported.

Giorgio Armani's first hotel in the Middle East will open in Dubai on April 21, the company said in an e-mailed statement.

New hotel management firm, First & Foremost Hotels and Resorts has announced the launch of the region's first family resort concept in Dubai, in partnership with Leading Family Hotels & Resorts.

John Felix, senior vice-president of Emirates Holidays has said the company plans to increase revenues by nearly 50% by 2012 and is targeting a double-digit year-on-year growth for its current financial year

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners

This week Emirates Airline became the first carrier to land its aircraft on Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International, the world's largest airport, as part of final preparations prior to the official launch of the airport.

A diversified economy, combined with public and private finance, has created a city-state able to compete in global markets.

Dubai Airports has reported a 16.3 percent increase in passenger traffic for H1 2010 compared to the year earlier period.

Dubai laid out another bold vision for the future this week with the announcement of a plan for a $27 billion hotel district within the Dubailand theme park development.

Low cost carrier Air Arabia announced on Wednesday a 16.8 percent increase in passenger traffic between Sharjah and other GCC destinations during the first half of the year.

The Middle East is teeming with new hotels offering world-class quality and comfort, but few are able to deliver an experience that captures the unique heritage of the region.

Branding the UAE as one destination, rather than focusing solely on Dubai and Abu Dhabi, would greatly benefit the country's tourism industry, especially in light of the economic downturn and the Dubai World debt crisis, according to an industry expert.

The worldwide attention being focused on the opening of the Burj Dubai is likely to provide a much needed boost for the tourism industry in the emirate.

Etihad's success coincides with a big jump in aircraft movements at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) said the UAE capital's largest airport saw an 11.7% rise in traffic figures in the first six months of 2010, compared to the same period last year.

Etihad also announced it will commence operations to the South Korean capital, Seoul, on December 12.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has said that it achieved its best first half performance in its history, with large increases in both passenger and cargo traffic.

New Airport in the process of making Dubai the next best tourist destination.

Khalid bin Kalban, Chairman of Dubai-based Union Properties has said that the company is in talks for sourcing funding

There has been a 63 percent rise in bookings from the Middle East during the first seven months of the year, the world's largest cruise line said on Wednesday.

The UAE's interior ministry may outsource the country's visa procurement process to specialized companies in countries from which tourists or visitors seek to come, Khaleej Times has reported

The Dubai Country Club has announced it is set to reopen its doors soon.

When Hard Rock Café reopens at Dubai Festival City in October this year it will be its largest outlet outside the Middle East and will include a 118-foot guitar

According to the Country Brand Index, compiled by brand consultancy FutureBrand, The UAE, is one of three nations likely to become top tourism destinations in the next five years

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced that its new cruise terminal located in Port Rashid

The Stargate theme park has opened in Zabeel Park, Dubai, after taking four years to build.

New hotel management firm, First & Foremost Hotels and Resorts has announced the launch of the region's first family resort concept in Dubai, in partnership with Leading Family Hotels & Resorts.

Dubai is forecast to be the second most popular location among young Brits next year and over a quarter are expected to visit the emirate over the next decade, according to a report by a UK travel group.

Etihad Airways has launched a new program aimed at helping small to medium sized enterprises get the most value from their travel budget when flying with the airline.

Gulf-based carriers stole the limelight at the Paris Air Show, with large orders for new aircraft and engines at a time when most airlines around the world are retracting.

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced the opening of its Visitors' Information Bureau (VIB) at the Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport

RAK Airways, the UAE's fourth national carrier, announced on Wednesday that it will re-launch services before the end of this year, following a hiatus of more than 12 months.

Dubai is set to be one of the big travel hotspots in 2010, according to a report by a UK-based travel association.

The 333-metre tall Rose Rayhaan by Rotana hotel officially opened its doors to the public yesterday in Dubai.

Dubailand and Royal Caribbean International have partnered to offer Royal Caribbean's new cruise itinerary from Dubai.

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced the new cruise terminal is expected to open next January, The National has reported.

Business travel budgets in the UAE are predicted to relax this year, according to latest Travel Tracker.

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launcheda 'Dubai 2020' initiative, which will focus on 'furthering economic progress for the region'.

Dubai officials hope that the new Metro that will open in September will provide a tourism boost for the emirate.

Dubai's ambitions to become a key stop for the world's cruise ship sector was boosted on Thursday after it was announced that it was included on the maiden journey of Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth liner.

Emirates Airline and OnAir, an aviation technology company, on Tuesday announced an agreement to install mobile and internet in-flight passenger communications services on all A380s.

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched a stimulus package for its tourism industry to attract and maintain its visitor numbers over the summer, according to a report.

Dubai is planning to double the number of visiting cruise ships by 2013 as part of moves to boost tourism in the emirate.

The UAE is predicted to see a recovery in tourist numbers this year with arrivals picking up even further in 2011, Business Monitor International said on Thursday.

The number of cruise passengers who visited Dubai rose 37 percent last year and is expected to grow another 30 percent in 2010, according to figures from the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

Dubai is forecast to be the second most popular location among young Brits next year and over a quarter are expected to visit the emirate over the next decade, according to a report by a UK travel group.

Dubai is now a much more attractive destination to the average British holidaymaker with room rates falling and value-for-money increasing, according to a senior official at airline Virgin Atlantic.

Dubai International airport's passenger traffic rose 13.6 percent in May, the 11th consecutive month of doublt-digit growth, new figures released on Wednesday showed.

Dubai cruise ships brought 26,580 tourists to the emirate from April 6 to June 14 this year, the latest government statistics show.

Flydubai, the first low-cost carrier to be based in Dubai, made its initial flight this week amid great fanfare but faces a number of challenges as it takes to the skies.

Emirates Airline is setting up offices in the Czech Republic

Flydubai has said it will open a new route to the Iraq's third largest city, Erbil, on July 16.

Emirates Airline has sent out memos to travel agents advising them of a price adjustment

Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greece-based Olympic Air.

Tourism in the emirate was expected to get a major boost from Dubailand, but the $64bn project has been beset by delays and it appears that the scope of the development has been curtailed.

Gulf-based carriers stole the limelight at the Paris Air Show, with large orders for new aircraft and engines at a time when most airlines around the world are retracting.

The financial crisis is beginning to curb Dubai's hotel industry but an even greater downturn in the sector is expected in 2009 as both corporate and leisure travellers further tighten their belts.

Etihad Airways has announed that it will start a four flights-a-week service to Alexandria

Middle Eastern carriers posted a 17.5 percent increase in demand during May year-on-year, better than the ash-cloud-affected results of April,

A number of hotel brands from Spain to Singapore have recently announced plans to launch operations in the Middle East.

Dubai cruise ships brought 26,580 tourists to the emirate from April 6 to June 14 this year, the latest government statistics show.