DUBAI: HOTELS AVERAGE OCCUPANCY IN 2019 H1 AMONG WORLD’S HIGHEST
Luxury five-star and four-star hotels commanded 34 and 25% of the emirate’s total inventory
DUBAI: MELIÃ DESERT PALM APPOINTS GENERAL MANAGER
Nathalie Cockayne has been appointed as the new general manager of boutique polo resort Meliã Desert Palm Dubai. Cockayne has more than 20 years’ international experience and joins the property from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. A British national born in Hong Kong, Cockayne moved to the UAE and began her career at the Burj Al…
OMAN: MANAGEMENT OF ICONIC HOTEL WOOS GLOBAL OPERATOR FOLLOWING CLOSURE
Oman’s Golden Tulip Seeb Hotel officially closed on July 31, 2019 but officials have revealed that the property, which will be replaced by a mixed-use property and a hotel, will soon get a new “global operator.” Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al Shuaili, chief executive officer of Oman Aviation Services, said: “The execution of a new…
DUBAI: TOURISM, KEY DRIVER OF ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
According to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive 3% in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year. The new figures reinforce the continued strength of Dubai’s…
ATM 2019: INAUGURAL M.E EDITION OF TRAVEL FORWARD SET FOR 2020 LAUNCH
Event to showcase next–gen industry innovations as part of Middle East’s largest gathering of hospitality professionals Conference will connect buyers and suppliers from around the world, enabling delegates to take advantage of latest industry tools Building on success of London edition, the Middle East’s first Travel Forward event forms part of Arabian Travel Week 2020 Travel, tourism and hospitality professionals from around the world…
ATM 2019: ME CARRIERS COURT PREMIUM LONG HAULS & LOW COST TRAFFIC
Region’s low-cost market is growing four-and-a-half times faster than global average, say aviation experts Emirates adding second daily service to London Stansted from July 1 as airport and airline target more premium long-haul traffic Macro factors and regulatory issues debated at inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa The region’s aviation opportunities and challenges have been firmly in the spotlight at the first CONNECT Middle East,…
CONNECT M.E.I.A CONNECTS THE AVIATION DOTS
Data, automation and industry issues debated on opening day of first CONNECT MEIA route development forum Airbus spreads its ground handling wings China Southern highlights new Beijing Airport opening September 30 The importance of route planning to airlines as the aviation industry faces ongoing commercial challenges was top of the agenda today (Tuesday 30 April), during the opening morning…
