Dubai Cruise Tourism
Dubai is reinforcing its position as a destination of choice for cruise tourism by welcoming newly renovated luxury liner, Mariner of the Seas on its maiden call to the emirate.
Oman Air growing its A330 Family fleet to ten Airbus aircraft
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A330-300s, growing its A330 Family fleet to a total of ten Airbus aircraft.
3-star dubai hotel
By Motaz Othman, eTN Correspondent, reporting from Dubai
(eTN) - For the past 15 years and after attending the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), I used to relax for couple of nights in Dubai to do some shopping and swimming, have some good food, and to sleep ...
UAE sustainable luxury resort
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces certification of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Sultan Qaboos Port
MUSCAT, Oman - In response to the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to convert Sultan Qaboos Port into a tourist port, Dr Ahmed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and ...
Middle East Medical Tourism
Medical tourism has been brought to the fore with renewed optimism and a host of projects as announced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Sunday.
UAE tourism
The UAE has topped the Middle East region for international tourism receipts in 2012, according to data released by the UN’s World Tourism Organisation.
Homeless tourist in Dubai: Not every Saudi has plenty of money
DUBAI, UAE - A young tourist has been sleeping rough in a vacant lot in the urban jungle of Bur Dubai after running out of money while on a short visit to the UAE.
Chillout ice lounge, Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - It’s well-known for its high summer temperatures and iconic landmarks.
But visitors to Dubai can take in the sights without working up a sweat.
United Arab Emirates
DUBAI, UAE - Gold, in any form, has now emerged the favored souvenir for visitors to the UAE, as they try to take full advantage of the volatility the metal prices have had since the second-half ...
Tourism still struggling in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt - Local tourism industry insiders are not impressed with the recent pick-up in touristic activity recently trumpeted by Egyptian Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou.
448 women contesting for general seats
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Who says Pakistan bows down to Taliban and radical forces?
Travel & Tourism to Syria - does it have a future?
By author wants not to be named
Syria used to be one of the top tourism destinations in the Middle East.
Etihad new air services: Abu Dhabi - Washington
No money for Washington or New York to showcase their destination at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
Arabian Travel Market 2013
Dubai-based hospitality chain, Abidos Hotels generated phenomenal interest among trade professionals, hotel developers, investors, technology providers and media during Arabian Travel Market ...
Arabian Travel Market presents New Frontiers Award
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, has named the Philippines as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2013 during a special seminar event ...
Travel and tourism industry chiefs reflect on regional growth over last two decades at premier travel trade show
Addressing the inaugural session of the seminar program at Arabian Travel Market 2013, which opened on Monday, May 6, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates Chairman and President of Dubai ...
increasing regional tourism cooperation
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, announced today that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rejoined the organization 26 years after having left UNWTO.
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Egypt's Tourism
Last week, the Les Rois hotel in Hurghada opened to the sound of breaking glass as bottles of alcohol were smashed in celebration.
Airline names Addis Ababa as its 20th African destination
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent
(eTN) - With additional East Africa destinations still on hold – the announced flights to Mombasa and Zanzibar are still on ice over suspected traffic right issues – Qatar Airways has ...
Emirates, Qatar Airways expected to be among first customers for Boeing's latest offering
DUBAI, UAE - As they prepare to buy Boeing's new 777X jet, Gulf airline giants Emirates and Qatar Airways are warning that Boeing must avoid the mistakes of the 787 Dreamliner, which cost ...
20th Anniversary
The Dubai Deputy Ruler inaugurates ATM 2013, as Middle East’s biggest travel and tourism event celebrates 20 years of industry milestones.
AZERBAIJAN GOES ONLINE
Timed to coincide with the peak summer booking period from the Arabian Gulf, the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for Azerbaijan has launched of an Arabic/English website dedicated to the ...
Arabian travel market Dubai 2013
Rolling out its aggressive expansion strategy at Arabian Travel Market today, Abidos Hotels unveiled plans to have 20 hotels by 2017. Making the announcement, Mr.
Hamad Abdulla Al-Mulla, Chief Executive reports
Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel investor, developer, owner and operator, has announced major steps forward in the 12 months since its rebrand, launched at Arabian Travel Market ...
20th annual World Travel Awards - the Oscars of the Travel Industry
ETN Publisher Juergen T. Steinmetz presented one of the many rewards given to the best of the best in travel and tourism in the Middle East tonight.
Dubai’s grand Tourism Vision 2020
DUBAI - Setting an ambitious but realistic tourism target, Dubai on Saturday unveiled its grand vision that seeks to draw 20 million visitors per year and Dh300 billion in annual revenues by ...
Egypt sets out to boost tourist numbers by at least a fifth this year
Egypt is open to visitors who drink alcohol and wear bikinis, the tourism minister has said, as the Islamist-ruled country sets out to boost numbers by at least a fifth this year.
Dubai grand vision for tourism reveled
Dubai is targeting 20 million visitors a year and more than 1 billion USD in revenue.
Local Dubai media Khaleej Times reports:
First Arabian country adapts western week
By Elisabeth Lang, eTN Germany
With a breathtaking step forward, the Sultanate of Oman is the first Arabian country in history adapting to the western (week) holiday and changing its working calendar to international standards ...
Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has won Cargo Airline of the Year 2013 at Air Cargo News’ awards evening.
exploring Fresh Air, Healthy Food, and Green Landscapes
By Motaz Othman, eTN Jordan
For me, it was an amazing and wonderful day; for me, it was re-discovering my own country, Jordan, The Paradise.
International Conference on Exploring New Cultural Horizons for Tourism
Bahrain's tourism potential and how cultural heritage has become a key motivator for global travellers will be highlighted during a major conference, which opened last night.
UAE tourists face fines for showing too much skin
Tourists are being warned to cover up on certain public beaches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or face a fine for showing too much skin.
Middle East’s business aviation industry
DUBAI, UAE - Shane O’Hare, President and CEO of Royal Jet – the Abu Dhabi-based international luxury flight services company – identified the development of a strong infrastructure as ...
Emirates Airline
Emirates Airline is adding property development to its fast expanding aviation empire as it hires thousands of cabin crew, pilots and engineers.
UNWTO & United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the World ...
World Travel & Tourism Council Summit Abu Dhabi with President Clinton
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief
The trance of being in Abu Dhabi and the excitement of being in the same room as former US President Bill Clinton during the 2013 edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ...
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land has been active to push for the release of Christian church officials in Syria.
global reference benchmarking survey TRAVELSAT© Competitive Index
Reviewing last results from the global reference benchmarking survey TRAVELSAT© Competitive Index, TCI Research and ATTRACT jointly suggest 10 tips to the Arabian Peninsula destinations for ...
Qatar Airways will fly A380
Qatar Airways will join airlines flying the new A380.
Israel refused to grant women permission to run at marathon
Israel refused to grant women from Gaza permission to run at the Right to Movement Palestine Marathon.
Sustainable Saudi Arabia resort
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Movenpick Resort Al Nawras in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Flight simulator for Bombardier Challenger 604 and Challenger 605 business jets
DUBAI, UAE – The Emirates-CAE Flight Training center based in Garhoud, Dubai, today announced that its dual configuration full-flight simulator for Bombardier Challenger 604 and Challenger 605 ...
Travel oscars
Opening World Travel Awards' 2013 Grand Tour, this gala presentation ceremony heralds the start of a global search for the very best travel, tourism and hospitality organizations around the ...
travel web sites
Located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe, Egypt has always been a pioneer for emerging communications and technologies.
Emirates Tourism
ABU DHABI/MUSCAT - Abu Dhabi is trying to position itself as an attractive tourism destination, with massive investments in airport facilities, airline connectivity as well as hotel rooms.
Abu Dhabi Tourism
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is planning a week-long promotion of the destination and its expanding offering in Saudi Arabia later this month with a high profile participation at Riyadh Travel ...
Dubai Police adds Lamborghini Aventador to its fleet
Dubai already has the world's tallest building, the world's largest shopping mall, and the largest man-made archipelago.
JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort provides Tourism Environmental Training
LOS ANGELES, California - JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, which was, only last year, awarded the Dubai Green Tourism Award, presented a workshop within the hospitality sector in order to encourage ...
