Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 November, 2015 1:51 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES OPTION CONVERSIONS FOR TWO BOEING 777 FREIGHTERS AT DUBAI AIR SHOW 2015

 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced it would take delivery of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft.   The decision to exercise the options, which were part of Etihad Airways’ historic US$67 billion mixed fleet order for 199 aircraft...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 November, 2015 1:03 am

Oman Air’s CSR Initiative Wins Aviation Business Awards Acclaim

Oman Air has been awarded Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year at the 9th Aviation Business Awards. The award was presented in recognition of Oman Air’s work to make air travel easier for people on low incomes. A total of 15 categories were celebrated at a glittering...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 November, 2015 3:04 pm

A-Listers Margot Robbie, Orlando Bloom and Jessie J celebrate British Airways’ new 787-9 Dreamliner route in Abu Dhabi

British Airways on Friday celebrated the launch of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily London-Abu Dhabi-Muscat service by hosting a secret island party with a star studded line up.  Australian actress Margot Robbie and fellow Hollywood star Orlando Bloom flew in for an exclusive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 November, 2015 4:44 am

ETIHAD GUEST POWERS UP WITH NEW PORSCHE PARTNERSHIP FOR UAE MEMBERS

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme for Etihad Airways, has signed a deal with the Porsche Centre of Abu Dhabi and Ali & Sons Co LLC, to offer new benefits to its UAE-based members.   The deal will see Etihad Guest members earn miles with the purchase of a Porsche, enabling them to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 November, 2015 3:42 am

Air Arabia reports strong net profit of AED472 million in first nine months of 2015

Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial results for the first nine months ending September 30 2015, as the company continue to achieve strong financial performance and solid growth.   The company...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 November, 2015 4:02 am

Serbia president warmly welcomes Prince Sultan

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic received Prince Sultan bin Salman, the president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), here on Thursday. At the outset of the reception, the Serbian president welcomed the prince, stressing the importance of his visit in deepening...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 November, 2015 3:56 am

Turkish Airlines recorded 21 billion 593 million TRY sales revenue

Turkish Airlines nine months 2015 consolidated financial statements were reported to Borsa Istanbul. Compared to the same period of 2014, Turkish Airlines sales revenue increased by 17 percent, reaching a total of 21 billion 593 million TRY. Turkish Airlines disclosed an operating profit of 2...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 November, 2015 3:26 am

New Riyadh projects to provide 8,000 jobs

On Tuesday, the High Commission for Riyadh Development (HCRD) cleared projects worth an estimated SR21 billion, which are expected to create over 8,000 jobs. At its first meeting this year, which was presided over by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, the commission gave the green light to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 November, 2015 2:22 am

Kanoo Travel wins the top business accolade as ‘Top Travel Company of the Year’

Kanoo Travel, one of the largest and oldest travel management companies in the Middle East, was awarded as the winner for ‘The Travel Agent and Tour Operator of the Year’ during the 9thAviation Business Awards, held recently at the Park Hyatt...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 November, 2015 2:18 am

Turkish Airlines inaugurates Durban (South Africa) flights, increasing its flight destinatios to Africa to 46

Already having the world's 4th largest flight network and flying to 279 destinations in 110 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to grow by adding a new flight destination. With  Durban  (South Africa) flights, its destinations in Africa have been increased to...

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