The South Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is ranked among the top five participating international pavilions at the Expo. It is a cultural showcase of the Republic of Korea. Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, the UAE’s Minister of Culture and Youth, visited the pavilion where Ahn Yoo-seok, the head of the South […]
Emirates has signed a contract on a pioneering initiative, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled, dramatically reducing the environmental impact of the deconstruction process and drastically reducing landfill waste. The iconic 1st generation A380 onboard bar and other cabin features will be transformed into bespoke furniture, plus a range of […]
Mauritius officially reopened its borders as it lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers. Visitors will be able to freely explore the paradise island’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls and lagoons from the moment they land. Mauritius has implemented one of the most successful Covid responses in the world, with 83 percent of its adult population now double-vaccinated. […]
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline to operate direct air links to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana from the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural flight FZ 1789 from Dubai International (DXB) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) touched down just after 14:00 on September 24 2021 to a water cannon salute and a warm […]
Wasl Hospitality and Leisure has announced the forthcoming launch of four new hotels in Dubai. Construction work at Hyatt Centric Hotel is 98% complete. The project is being developed in proximity to La Mer beach, overlooking the waterfront of the Arabian Gulf. The hotel has 125 king-size rooms, 26 VIP rooms, 18 twin rooms, 3 […]
Dubai-based flydubai is celebrating ten years since its first commercial flight to Ukraine in 2011 and it continues to be an important part of the flydubai network. flydubai currently operates daily flights to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and up to three flights a week to Odesa (ODS), its second location in Ukraine where it […]
Antigua and Barbuda will be marking a milestone in its history when it participates for the first time in a World Expo by taking part in Expo2020 Dubai. Positioning itself as the emerging economic powerhouse of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda hopes its first ever pavilion at a World Expo will showcase its booming investment […]
The new norm has affected all aspects of life, travel included. What makes a vacation a memorable one is now not just limited to adventures, accessibility, luxury and safety, but also must include the availability of space as a condition to enjoy and to stay healthy when traveling. Constance Halaveli in the Maldives positions itself […]
Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle magazine, announced the results of its 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards with nine hotels in The Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio named as among the best in their respective cities or regions. The full list of The Langham Hotels honored by the 500,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler […]
Swiss-Belhotel International is to open four new hotels in the GCC during the first half of 2020. The new properties are located in Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The first of these – Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait – recently opened its doors marking the group’s debut in the country as well as the entry of […]
