BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thailand Convention and Exibition Bureau (TCEB) to support Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) travel.  Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, THAI Executive Vice President, Commercial, and Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, , TCEB President, signed the MoU, which was witnessed by Ms. Nooch Homrossukhon,  TCEB Director …

DUBAI: Master sculptor Richard Hudson has returned to Downtown Dubai and he’s back with something bigger and better. The artist’s three-dimensional, mirrored-steel ‘LOVE ME’ heart sculpture that first appeared in February last year to visitors to The Dubai Mall, has been recreated – but this time on much larger scale. The new ‘LOVE ME’ heart, the latest piece to be …

DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia is planning to collaborate with one of the largest Online Travel Agency (OTA) in the Middle East Holidayme, as part of their efforts to drive more tourist traffic from the UAE to Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia together with Holidayme will announce this joint initiative during the Arabian Travel Mart 2019. The target is to promote Malaysia in the …

BIZ TODAY MONITOR LONDON: Summer gets off to a flying start next week as British Airways welcomes the sun season with free ice cream, low fares and the chance to win holidays from London City Airport. To mark the airline’s 100th birthday there will be 100 return seats for just £100 on offer to each of three selected British Airways’ sunshine …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its 31st consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion. Released today in its 2018-19 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted a profit of AED 2.3 billion (US$ 631 million) for the financial year ended 31 March 2019, down 44% from last year. The Group’s revenue reached AED 109.3 billion (US$ 29.8 billion), an increase of 7% …

News Desk PARIS: Star Alliance has officially completed the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980 square metre facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture. The lounge is available to First and Business Class customers as well as Star Alliance Gold members travelling …

DUBAI: After high demand for two years running, dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest standing travel agency, is bringing back its popular ‘Secret Stays’ for 2019. Just in time for the summer months, travellers can snap up unmissable, exclusive staycation deals each week on hotels across the UAE. The only catch is that the property name will not be revealed until the …

DUBAI: Emirates has demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation in the global aviation industry by signing MoUs with three teams from the sixth cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme. The companies, hailing from the USA, Germany and the UK, were selected from the pool of seven participant teams that worked with Emirates through DFA for nine weeks between …

DUBAI: With the holy month of Ramadan now upon us, join BurJuman in celebrating it in all its reverence as it partners with the UAE Red Crescent to support those less fortunate.  Visitors can drop off pre-loved toys and clothes in good condition at the donation boxes available across the Mall. BurJuman invites visitors to explore the traditional activities that …

DUBAI: Ahead of the inaugural flight to Porto on 2nd July 2019, Emirates is offering passengers a chance to take advantage and explore the second largest city in Portugal. Known for its historical city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Porto is a must see destination for families and solo travellers this summer. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares …