Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has expanded its business with the launch of charter and special flight services.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted its first ever virtual roadshow in China from December 08-09, 2020, connecting more than 100 Chinese tour operators and travel agencies with 37 of its partners and stakeholders, including Destination Management Companies (DMCs) from across the emirate, representatives from Etihad Airways, Yas island, and the emirate’s hotels and attractions.

The Galleria Al Maryah Island has unveiled Covent Garden Market, a pop-up marketplace showcasing some of the best local and regional brands across a range of categories.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and EGYPTAIR, the national airline of Egypt, have announce the expansion of their codeshare partnership, bringing more travel opportunities for their customers.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, on December 29, 2020 confirmed that Athens will be its inaugural destination, with flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport starting on January 15.  The airline is also to start flights from Abu Dhabi to Thessaloniki, starting on February 04.

As the ancient heritage of camel farming transforms into a full-fledged industry, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerges as a global epicenter driving this vital animal wealth in its journey from being a cultural symbol to becoming the center of the ‘global camel economics.'

Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE’s premier leisure and entertainment destination, has closed off 2020 on a high note achieving 35 awards and accolades for its attractions, infrastructure projects and developments, as part of its ongoing global recognition for its outstanding and unique experiences.

This soothing view is a perfect romantic escape for any newly married couple. The cozy swim-up suites located in Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh is uniquely designed to fit couples and especially honeymooners who are not seeking lavish digs.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the addition of Riyadh to its regional network of destinations. KLM will operate a direct flight from Amsterdam to the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has also announced adjustments to the wider schedule of flights in the Gulf to integrate Riyadh into the network, for the convenience of customers. The first service operating to Riyadh will start on January 11.

Priyanka Kapoor, senior regional director of sales and marketing, EMEA, India Swiss-Belhotel International, spoke about the group’s strategies for ‘Future of Revenue Management’ at the annual ROC Middle East 2020 – Revenue Optimisation Conference.