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Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways today announced plans to extend its presence in the People’s Republic of China with the launch of flights to a fifth gateway – the western city of Chongqing from November 28. Operating three-times-a-week, the non-stop service from the airline’s hub in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar, will take the carrier’s capacity to China up to 28 flights a week. The airline…
After five days of riots which involved over 1,000 arrests, hundreds of injuries and one death, things appear to be calming down in London. The impact this has had on tourism, according to UK-based European Tour Operators Association, is 'negligible.' The ETOA claims that there have been 330 cancellations at hotels across London for the forthcoming week. On the basis that these people would have stayed two…
The Bali Kite Festival will return to Padang Galak field on Sanur Beach July 28-31, 2011. The 33rd "flying" of the kites is expected to attract thousands of local and foreign visitors as well as participants at the festival which runs each day of the festival from 9 am until 5 pm. Kites can enter in a variety of categories, but all kite-flying teams required to wear traditional Balinese draft. Click here…
Perched high above the five-star hotels in the Swiss resort of Davos, an igloo hotel offers the chance to chill out and enjoy life as an Eskimo might. Set in the midst of the groomed, snow-clad ski slopes 2,600 metres up, the cluster of igloos takes a few liberties with the genuine polar experience. Iglu-Dorf is built out of packed snow, but the network of 15 igloos linked by tunnels looks more like a cross…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 21st 2011 – As shoppers flock to celebrate the season’s Summer Surprises, visitors can catch something a bit different this July with airborne acrobatics at iFLY Dubai at Playnation, Mirdif City Centre. Every Thursday and Friday, passers-by can catch the awe-inspiring tricks and maneuvers performed by iFLY's skilled instructors as they take to the skies in ten metre-high wind…
For a limited time until 31st July, 2011 Deira City Centre will play host to a rare behind-the-scenes photo display chronicling the journey of the of the Harry Potter film series. This rare display is located on Level 2, near the exit to Dubai Metro and is open to the public everyday during mall opening hours until July 31.
For a limited time until 31st July, 2011 Deira City Centre will play host to a rare behind-the-scenes photo display chronicling the journey of the of the Harry Potter film series. This rare display is located on Level 2, near the exit to Dubai Metro and is open to the public everyday during mall opening hours until July 31.
Traveling to Brunei soon and have no idea about what to expect when it comes to food and other culinary delights? Fret not – there are tons of delicious food available in the charming nation of Brunei Darussalam, and one of the best local fare has got to be the ambuyat. Touted as the most commonly eaten food in Brunei, the ambuyat is typically a semi-transparent chewy, gooey food that is, more often than…
The world’s most famous milkshake bar, ‘Millions of Milkshakes’ will introduce US reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner to the UAE to celebrate the grand opening of the first franchise outside of United States in The Dubai Mall this October. Kim and Kris are making a three-day visit to the UAE and they will create their signature shakes at the launch on the evening…
From 01 July 2011 it is now easier for GCC nationals to travel to Ireland. The Irish government has chosen GCC nationals to participate in Ireland's new visa-waiver programme. Under the terms of the programme, GCC nationals who visit the UK can now travel to Ireland from the UK without the need to obtain a visa prior to travel. Ambassador of Ireland to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Niall Holohan ,…
Dubai-UAE: July, 2011 – Fitness First, the world’s leading health and fitness club chain and a member of Landmark Group, today announced it will host a seminar on the appropriate exercise and dietary regimen to be observed during the Holy Month of Ramadan for the benefit of members. To be delivered by a Fitness First expert at the Uptown Mirdiff mixed club on 16 and 17 July, Fitness First will also offer all…
SWISS carried 7 367 099 passengers in the first six months of 2011, a substantial 10.9% increase on the same period last year (2010: 6 643 521). The positive business trend is attributable partly to the numerous flight cancellations in the prior-year period owing to the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud; but SWISS has also posted year-on-year increases in all its monthly passenger numbers to date in 2011. While…
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 14th July 2011: Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC), a leading luxury commercial property development, investment and management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement to open the Al Khozama Hotel in Madinah, the company’s second luxury hotel in Al Madinah Al Munawara. The agreement was signed by Mr Musaed Al Said, Chief Executive Officer, AKMC and HE Sheikh Ali…
After conducting comprehensive research to ensure its customers wants and desires are met, Sharjah City Centre is set to welcome an abundance of new retailers, while further enhancing its already diverse and value-orientated retail mix. At present, the popular mall has already greeted three quality lifestyle outlets – La Moda Sun Glasses, Better Times and Rasasi – as…
Doha, QATAR – In a move to provide passengers with more flexible travel options, Qatar Airways has launched an additional daily flight between Kuwait and Doha. Qatar Airways now operates five flights daily between Kuwait City and the airline’s Doha hub taking frequency up to 35 weekly services on the route. The new daily flight QR145 departs Doha at 1300 hrs, arriving in Kuwait at 1415 hrs. The…
Paris, France, 12th July 2011- In 2011, Pullman, the upscale chain of the Accor group, is expanding into six new countries, with openings in the Netherlands (Eindhoven), Brazil (Sao Paulo), Indonesia (Bali and Jakarta), New Zealand (Auckland) and, before the end of the year, Vietnam (Hanoi) and India (Gurgaon). The network is also pursuing its very strong development in China, with four new openings planned in…
Fifty six Cyprus beaches have been awarded Blue Flags this year by an international jury, signifying their compliance to stringent environmental regulations, according to an announcement by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO). The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label which has been awarded to over 3,450 beaches and marinas in 41 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil,…
Muscat, 11th July 2011: As part of its drive to further enhance the customer experience, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has just completed a year-long training programme for call centre staff in the Sultanate. The programme was delivered in partnership with Infoline LLC, which specialises in call centre and business process outsourcing services. As Oman Air’s call centre is the…
