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Hilton HHonors, the brand loyalty program for patrons of hotels under the Hilton name, announced the "Hilton International" campaign for spring 2011. Guests of the Hilton International hotels will be able to take advantage of discounts up to 33% of the value of their rooms as well as rates reduced up to 50% of the value for the second room booked for children traveling with their parents. Reservations can be…
Dubai, UAE, - flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, today announced a new service between Dubai and Sohag, one of the most popular gateway cities into southern Egypt. Flights will begin on April 6, 2011, and will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. This new route replaces flydubai’s current service to Assiut, and is in response to customer demand. When combined with flights to Alexandria and…
Etihad Holidays has launched its new world-wide holiday programme covering 68 destinations in two brochures: the first covering Europe, North America and Africa, and the other for Asia, the Middle East and Australia. The two new outbound holiday programmes cover 25 countries in five continents and take into account Etihad Airways' expanded network and increased flight frequencies to key destinations in…
Shoppers will have yet more reasons to love one of Dubai’s most popular shopping destinations in 2011 as the Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ flagship mall Deira City Centre, has exciting updates ‘in-store,’ this year. Redevelopment enhancements include an expansion initiative which will recreate an additional 30,000 square feet of new retail space, renovation and addition of 55 new stores. Special features and…
MOSCOW: The Russian Foreign Ministry has advised Russian citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan, because of the devastating earthquake and tsunamis that affected the country last Friday. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement yesterday: "against the backdrop of massive destruction and its many victims, Russian citizens are advised to refrain from traveling to Japan for the purpose of tourism or any…
*Update 6:00 P.M UAE time: death toll is now over 40 people* *Update 3:00 P.M. UAE time: All flights to Tokyo and other cities in Japan have been canceled.* TOKYO – A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the…
Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.- RAK Airways, a national carrier of the UAE, has revealed it is examining the possibility of increasing the frequency of its Jeddah flights to meet high passenger demand- particularly from Calicut. A group of travel agents representing 17 travel agencies from across Calicut recently visited Ras Al Khaimah as part of RAK Airways initiative to generate awareness about its new…
Turkish Airlines celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles, the airline's fourth destination in the United States on 3rd of March 2011. Non-stop flights are scheduled to operate four times per week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Scheduled flight times for Los Angeles are as follows: Istanbul - Los Angeles Departure /…
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is all set to entice guests with their latest offers for this month. Relive the genteel tradition of Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge. Enjoy the afternoon with their buffet featuring a selection of scones, cup cakes, cookies, macaroons, sandwiches and tarts. This offer is available Saturdays to Wednesdays at AED 65 per person including hot beverages. Or why not visit the Lobby…
ITB Berlin, GERMANY – Qatar Airways today announced three cities will join its rapidly growing global network during the second half of 2011, part of a continued expansion strategy focused on new routes and capacity increases. India, Norway and Bulgaria have been earmarked for new route development as the airline spelled out its ongoing commitment to international growth, targeting both popular and underserved…
MILAN - March 9, 2011 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces that its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has opened a new hotel in Milan, Italy, further expanding the brand's international portfolio. Architecturally stunning and modern in its design, the new Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre is designed by King Roselli Architects and Saporiti…
The 2011 Global ECO Conference will be held from 7-10 November 2011 in Sydney as a major boost for New South Wale's nature-based and sustainable tourism industry. Supported by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ecotourism Australia expects about 400 conference delegates will have the chance to enjoy Sydney's Urban ECO tourism experiences. "Sydney Harbour provides many well known and some…
Bali’s most sought after destination, edging fashionable Seminyak Beach. A boutique retreat of unassuming minimalist chic. A five star brand, revered for its heartfelt hospitality, impeccable service and creative flair. And now, raising the roof for eventful incentives, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa launches its one-of-a-kind rooftop Penthouse suite as the ultimate party venue. Throughout the impressive…
Tourism Thailand Dubai & Middle East Office has launched their Facebook page - a Thailand fan club for the Middle East. The fan club is an online portal where fans can register themselves and participate in online activities, such as posting comments, uploading images for voting contests and getting to know the latest events hosted by the Tourism Authority. For more information, visit the fan page at…
The annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011, taking place from 30 April to 2 May 2011, will be addressing the impact of the ongoing political change across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on the hotel investment industry. Whilst the MENA region reported increases in all three key performance measurements during January 2011 as compared with January 2010, according to data compiled by STR…
The Lord's Taverners - with a line-up featuring a number of former England internationals - lived up to their star billing by beating Fly Emirates XI in their annual charity series. The Lord's Taverners - inspired by a ton from ex-Zimbabwe international Murray Goodwin and a half century from ex-England player Geraint Jones - beat Fly Emirates XI by seven wickets yesterday at 7he Sevens. The charity side -…
Oprah Winfrey has responded to the recent news stories published by several newspapers of her intention to make a trip to Tahrir Square in central Cairo. Her response on Twitter: "In bed with flu since Oscar show. Hearing reports that I'm taking show to Cairo. NOT TRUE. Have no plans to do so." Several newspapers in Egypt and the Middle East had reported the popular television personality would be making an…
Emirates Palace Hotel will be participating in the travel trade show exhibition ITB Berlin, which will be held in Berlin between 9 to March 13, 2011. The hotel is set to be hosted by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. ITB Berlin is the largest exhibition of its kind in the world, and offers a number of services and tourism products to trade guests and visitors from different countries.
