Passenger Traffic At DXB Jumps 6.9 Percent In October
Dubai International, DXB, welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
Passenger traffic at the...
Don’t Shop Travel Deals at Work
It is probably not a good idea to shop travel deals and leisure travel from the office during business hours, according to a new...
How Middle East is Drawing In Chinese Visitors
Whether they’re after windswept deserts, archaeological treasures or luxurious beach resorts, China’s growing middle class is increasingly considering the Middle East as their next...
Top Ten Most Visited Cities in 2017
Euromonitor International unveiled the Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017 Edition 1 at World Travel Market (WTM) London, the leading travel and tourism event...
Tourist Arrivals in Dubai Increased 7.5% in Q3 of 2017
Strong double-digit growth in visitor volumes from multiple markets reflects Dubai’s growing appeal and success of promotional activities across diverse geographies
Dubai has maintained its...
Demand for Travel to UAE Rose over 25% on Annual Basis
According to the latest Q3 2017 data released by the Expedia group, international mobile business into the UAE has increased significantly compared to the...
New Dedicated Anchoring Areas For Yachts And Leisure Activities in Dubai
To further enhance Dubai’s competitiveness in a bid to make it a global destination for recreational marine tourism, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)...
115 Luxury Cruise Ships to Berth at Mina Rashid this Season
With Dubai becoming a premiere international cruise destination, DP World is ready to take on the increasing influx of holidaymakers with the start of...
Anticipated Social Media Buzz Can Drive Travellers Choices
How much positive feedback travelers think they'll get on social media can predict whether they intend to visit a tourism destination, a new University...
The Hotel Show Commentary: “Tune Down Expectations”
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, was among the top speakers today...
Global Mobile Trends 2017
The GSMA today published its second annual ‘Global Mobile Trends’ report, which provides exclusive data and analysis on the key trends shaping the future...
New Educational Options at Dubai College of Tourism
With exam results season in progress, high school leavers across Dubai will be focused on taking their next steps towards their future careers. This...
Dubai Records 10.6% Increase in Overnight Visitors in H1 of 2017
Emirate maintains strong 2017 Tourism performance, with high double-digit spikes from five of top 10 source markets
India surpasses 1 million visitors in a six-month...
Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Prices
According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, travel prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming year, reaching nearly 4 percent increases in some sectors....
Luxury Hotel Brand to Offer Bespoke Yacht Experiences
The Ritz-Carlton Takes to the Sea
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the award-winning luxury hotel brand’s...
Global Tourism Supports Twice as Many Jobs as Finance Industry
According to a new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global Travel & Tourism sector directly sustains twice as many...
UAE Travellers Happy to Spend More on Personalised Travel
New research from global travel technology company Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has found that travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be willing...
Chinese, Russian Tourists Push Dubai Closer to 20 Million Visitors Target
Dubai maintains the strong growth in visitation since the start of 2017 from key feeder markets across the world, with standout performance from China,...