By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 22 – 25 April. This year marks Emirates’ 25th year of partnership and commitment to ATM. When the exhibition first opened its doors in 1993, Emirates flew …

DUBAI: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, opens its doors on Sunday 22nd April for four days of business networking opportunities and insightful seminar sessions, where deals worth over US$2.5 billion will be agreed. Now in its 25th year, the 2018 edition will welcome over 2,500 exhibiting companies and an expected 40,000 visitors, with over …

By Rafiq Vayani RAS AL KHAIMAH: Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, today announced the launch of the company’s first hotel and residences project in Ras Al Khaimah, at the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference 2018. Located in the Views island of Al Marjan Island, a four-island mega-development, Address Al Marjan Island hotel and residences will be managed by Emaar Hospitality …

DUBAI: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) announced its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-25 April 2018. MTDC plans to promote Maharashtra as the preferred destination for Medical and Wellness tourism, showcase the essence of State and its spectacular touristic attractions, meet tourism professionals and promote the opportunities …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: RODA Hotels & Resorts, a Dubai-based hospitality management company and a subsidiary of Dubai International Real Estate, is all geared up for its inaugural participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018 where it will run the spotlight on its key hospitality projects under operation since its foundation in 2013, in addition to its soon to open …

DUBAI: Emirates is offering special early bird fares for UAE travellers to destinations within its global network. Travellers who book in advance can enjoy special fares starting today until 30 April 2018 and applies to select travel periods. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to the Middle East starting from AED 795, to Europe starting at AED 2,135, to West …

DUBAI: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel operator, revealed comprehensive details about its new family-focused features across multiple destinations. Leading the way is the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, which launched its child-friendly services with Buds by Shangri-La, a 2,150-square-meter indoor and outdoor play space devoted to children between the ages of one and 12 years. The interactive play …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, will make a strong presence in this year’s Arabian Travel Market, as part of its strategy to position the brand as a market leader in the hospitality industry. Despite a challenging time, the team of Golden …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will join in preserving Thai traditional culture during Songkran festival 2018.  THAI Ground Staff will dress in national Thai costume to welcome passengers at Premium Check-in Row A, Suvarnabhumi Airport, from now until 20 April 2018.  Mrs. Manusnunt Sitthijirasin (fourth from left), THAI Managing Director, Ground Customer Services, recently welcomed passengers at …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: In a ribbon cutting ceremony held Friday, 13 April, 2018, the Paramount Fine Foods team celebrated the grand opening of their new restaurant at Sindhi Muslim Society with the children from Dar-ul-Sukun and Karachi Down Syndrome Program. Paramount Fine Foods which originates from Canadais the fastest growing authentic Middle Eastern cuisine franchise that has restaurants around …