The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced another milestone for its pioneering Go Safe Certification programme with Al Fay Park on Reem Island becoming the latest attraction to obtain the certificate.
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has made further strides in protecting the resort from COVID-19, whilst simultaneously improving the guest experience, with the acquisition of a RT-PCR machine.The new COVID-19 testing machine is enabling Amilla guests to receive their results in just one to three hours, whereas previously samples had to be flown to a lab on another island (with a turnaround time of 12 to 18 hours).
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently operated its first ever transcontinental lower emission flight which took off from Helsinki in Finland to Bahrain International Airport.
FITUR 2021, in its special Tourism is back edition, will be held from the May 19 - 23, at Feria de Madrid and with in-person format, with the challenge of being a turning-point and to contribute to the recovery of the tourism industry.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has operated its first ecoFlight for this year, continuing research and testing under the Etihad Greenliner programme to assess environmental sustainability initiatives during scheduled services.
The first five of flydubai’s 14 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have completed their operational readiness flights and have been approved by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to return to service. They join other MAX aircraft that returned to service in the fleets of operators in Europe, the UK, North and South America.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an overarching objective to promote Bahrain as a tourist destination in the French and German markets.
Marriott Executive Apartments, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 leading brands, has announced its debut in Qatar with the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha.
Over 20 tourism companies will participate at the Costa Rica stand in the upcoming edition of FITUR, as confirmed by the Costa Rican minister of rourism, Gustavo Segura Sancho.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with Bonnington Hospitality JLT for voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.