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.
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 ...
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.
popular travel among the young
International arrivals to the UAE increased healthily in 2012, reaching an estimated 11 million tourists delegates heard today at the latest WTM Vision Conference - Dubai held at Reed Travel ...
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 ...
Italy second most common tourism destination in the EU
ABU DHABI, UAE - The number of tourists from the UAE to Italy is expected to increase this year by 5-7 percent, Santino Adriano Berrino, president of the Italian Tourism Union – Foreign Branch, ...
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.
UAE tourism
The UAE's travel and tourism industry is growing significantly faster than the world growth average, according to new new economic research released by The World Travel & Tourism Council ...
UAE Tourism
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – A new World Economic Forum report ranked the travel and tourism industry in UAE as most competitive in the region.
Starwood moving headquarters from Connecticut to Dubai
DUBAI, UAE – “With 80 percent of Starwood’s pipeline coming from rapidly-growing markets, it is simply not possible to lead a truly global business from a boardroom in Connecticut,” says ...
New tourism initiative in the Middle East
Seychelles has been seeing the number of visitors from the UAE grow in numbers.
Over 10,000 visitors have arrived from United Arab Emirates so far this year
The Seychelles islands has lately recorded a remarkable upsurge in tourist arrivals from the United Arab Emirates Market (UAE), which has resulted in the country reaching over 10,000 visitors ...
authorities withhold approvals to commence flights
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - A regular Gulf aviation source has let it drop that anger is boiling over in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, after it was learned that the Ethiopian authorities have withheld approvals for ...
Jumeirah Group
DUBAI, UAE - Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has a legacy of supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and, now that the Group's portfolio ...
reorganization of the Media Centre
SHARJAH, UAE - His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued the Amiri Decree No.
World Routes
Twenty-five years ago, the aviation market in the UAE looked very different from today. Back in 1987 there were just 24,000 departing flights from the UAE, providing fewer than 6 million ...
Speaks on challenges associated with development of regional tourism
A Seychelles tourism delegation led by Minister for Tourism & Culture, Alain St.Ange, and including the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Elsia Grandcourt; Senior Marketing Executive, Amy ...
environmental issues high on the agenda
ADU DHABI, UAE - As more than 350 air transport leaders make preparations for the World Route Development Strategy Summit in Abu Dhabi at the end of the week, one of the event’s speakers lays ...
avoiding being swept by violence
By Agha Iqrar Haroon
Thousands of Pakistanis are burning properties of their country against US-made, anti-Islam film and cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in a French magazine.
UAE denies university degree requirement for tourist visa
A top UAE official denied Wednesday reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors.
Hidden baby found in carry-on at Sharjah International Airport
An Egyptian couple has been charged with putting their child at risk and attempted smuggling after security officers at an airport in the United Arab Emirates found their 5-month-old boy hidden in ...
Emirates Airline
DUBAI, UAE - Emirates Airline said it is embarking on a major expansion of its route network with three additional destinations to be launched in the next six months, on top of the 12 new routes ...
UAE Tourism
The Abu Dhabi Police issued a flyer, as a guide for tourists, in 12 languages. The flyer contains guidelines of the ethics and values of the UAE along with the expected behaviour from ...
Anantara UAE resort certified by Green Globe
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced certification of Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, United Arab Emirates.
United Nations World Tourism Organisation
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE, one of the largest tourism markets in the Middle East and North Africa, is set to become a full member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) this year, a ...
Travel Industry Global Overview Report
International arrivals into the UAE will grow over the next 5 years, while the average spend will decline, reveals research which will be presented tomorrow at Reed Travel Exhibition's Arabian ...
Goa Tourism
PANAJI, India - Encouraged by the increasing number of tourists to Goa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, the tourism department has decided to participate in the Arabian Travel Mart ...
Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort recertified by Green Globe
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced recertification of the Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort located on the east coast of the UAE in Fujairah.
355 Meter Hotel Scheduled to Open in Q4 2012
DUBAI, UAE and BETHESDA, Md.
