To support countries in the MENA region rethinking their strategies and implementing new plans for reopening existing destinations and attractions in a safe and sustainable manner post the pandemic slowdown, MENA Attractions & Destinations Forum 2022 will be held on September 28-29 in Dubai, UAE to explore upcoming cultural and leisure projects and ways to drive growth for the tourism sector.
Premier Inn MENA has appointed Eduard Jimenez as commercial director to drive revenue growth at the company’s expanding portfolio of hotels in the region.
In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership to make Dubai the global city with the best quality of life and further enhance its appeal as the world’s best city to visit, live, work, invest in, and study, Golden Visa holders in Dubai will be gifted the coveted Esaad privilege card.
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) will debut in Dubai this September, bringing together the Middle East and Africa’s industry leaders for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
During the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in Dubai, both Ossiano and Hakkasan were unveiled as two of the city's select one-star restaurants. In addition, Ossiano's Danijela Tesic took home the coveted Sommelier Award and Nobu was awarded an honourable mention in the 2022 guide, establishing Atlantis, The Palm as the most Michelin awarded destination in the region.
Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, part of the Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced the completion of the hotel’s rebranding as Residence Inn by Marriott following its renovation.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG), part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury and Lifestyle Collection, has collaborated with acclaimed British artist Claire Luxton to unveil a series of fully immersive experiences at InterContinental London Park Lane, InterContinental New York Barclay and InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Bookable now through to mid-July, the experiences celebrate the joy of worldliness and the beauty of global travel as told through a Claire Luxton lens.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flights between Baku and Dubai are receiving a full revamp. Due to an increase in passenger travel demand between Dubai and Baku, and to satisfy high level service needs, Azerbaijan Airlines has opted to operate their advanced fleet for the booming route.
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has highlighted the city’s enduring popularity and diverse appeal as a leading cruise destination during the 2022 edition of Seatrade Cruise Global, a leading event for the global cruise industry, which took place April 27-29 in Florida, US.
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has recorded an exceptional performance in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, building on the momentum from the tremendous performance in 2021. The carrier’s growing network and added capacity on its existing routes have been supported by new aircraft deliveries since the start of the year.