DUBAI: The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai celebration hosted more than a million visitors from across the world and reached an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide through live television broadcast and social media livestreams. The mesmerising laser, light and musical fountain …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has concluded a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark the UAE’s Year of Giving. One dirham from every ticket booked was donated to charity – and other noble initiatives that touched the lives of those in need around the world. 2017 was officially declared as the Year of Giving by UAE …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is concluding another banner year of growth and innovation, marking significant milestones across its fleet, network, and product innovation initiatives, cementing its position as a market leader and industry trendsetter. Since January 2017, Emirates has carried over 59 million passengers. The airline served over 63 million meals on its flights departing Dubai*, and …

DUBAI: Mohammed Khoori, General Manager of Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises, was recognised as Gold Award winner of the Emirati/Arab Hotelier of The Year 2017 by the Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards in Dubai. The annual awarding ceremony is a popular choice awards for the hospitality industry where selections of the winners are done by …

MUSCAT: In a night of excellence, Oman Air Cargo, one of the leading air cargo carriers in the region, recently hosted its second Oman Air Cargo Awards at the Crowne Plaza Muscat. The event was held to recognize the outstanding achievements among the local cargo agencies, also to acknowledge the company’s close partnership with the Public-Private establishments. At the event, …

DUBAI: Travel is expected to peak once again at the end of the year for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors flocking into Dubai for New Year’s celebrations. Over 250,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 28 December until just after New Year’s Day, while 200,000 travellers will be departing from Dubai. In addition, …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently collaborated with Jumeirah Group, a luxury hotel company, and Visit Britain, the British Tourist Authority, to fly a number of Saudi Arabian media representatives to London on a tailored familiarization trip. Guests experienced Gulf Air’s latest products, both inflight and on-the-ground including the airline’s dedicated Falcon Gold Lounge …

DUBAI: Emirates will be sharing the legacy of the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to a global audience in 2018. To celebrate the ‘Year of Zayed’, Emirates is featuring the achievements of HH Sheikh Zayed in the pages of its official inflight magazine, Open Skies each month. The ‘Year of Zayed’ commences in 2018 and coincides …

BAAR: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has been named the world’s most sustainable hotel group for the second year running by world-renowned certification body Green Globe. The international hospitality firm has also been hailed a “global sustainability leader” in the ‘Green Globe Report 2017’, with more than 50% of its certified properties worldwide achieving the entity’s prestigious ‘Gold’ status – an …

BIZ TODAY REPORT MADINAH: Millennium Al Aqeeq and Millennium Taiba Hotels, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts have announced the appointment of Jamal Abdulla as the new Cluster General Manager of the two luxurious properties in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hospitality veteran, with over 20 years of experience in KSA will be responsible for guiding the overall direction …