Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:19 am

Travel tech in focus at ATM as online bookings grow to 31%

Technology in the travel industry will come into focus at Arabian Travel Market this year, with the four-day event set to highlight tech growth within the industry, as online travel bookings in the MENA region increased by 10% in 2014.According to YouGov data (which surveyed 22,686 online...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 January, 2015 5:10 pm

Boost for economic sectors in first two weeks of Dubai Shopping Festival

The first two weeks of Dubai Shopping Festival’s 20th Anniversary has led to a boom in business across key economic sectors including retail, aviation and hospitality, and given a major boost to ancillary services like money exchange houses and travel agencies.Preliminary economic indicators...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 January, 2015 5:05 pm

Zabeel Park welcomes more than 90,000 visitors during first 10 days of Dubai Shopping Festival 2015

Zabeel Park welcomed more than 90,000 visitors in the first 10 days of the 20th anniversary edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), recording an influx of 15,067 visitors on 1 January, 23,011 visitors on 2 January, 16,097 visitors on 3 January and 21,189 visitors on 4 January. Spanning 52...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 January, 2015 4:14 pm

Deals and discounts lure DSF shoppers to Mall of The Emirates

With an extensive collection of international retail brands, as well as a range of restaurants, Mall of the Emirates, is once again proving to DSF visitors it is an attractive family destination with multiple options to shop, eat and enjoy. The mall, which comes under Majid Al Futtaim Properties, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 January, 2015 2:47 pm

Top 10 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms

They say that money can’t buy happiness but a stay at these swanky hotels might just prove otherwise. HotelsCombined, the world leader in hotel price comparison presents the world’s most expensive hotel experiences.St Regis Villa – St. Regis Mauritius Resort ($30,000)At the St. Regis...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 January, 2015 1:17 pm

Air Arabia enters China

Air Arabia will create another piece of history next month when it becomes the first low-cost airline from the Middle East and Africa to enter the Chinese market. Starting on February 10, 2015, the carrier will fly regular non-stop services to Urumqi, the largest city in Western China. Located in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 January, 2015 12:35 am

DSF is key retail season for malls of Majid Al Futtaim Properties

The strong Strategic Partnership between Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and organisers of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has spanned two decades this year. Over the last 20 years, Majid Al Futtaim has truly...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 January, 2015 12:35 pm

Just Falafel goes back to its roots with JF Street Food; Launches Art & Design Initiative

Just Falafel, the Middle East’s home-grown fast-casual restaurant brand reinforces its philosophy in bringing the world’s oldest recorded street food in a modern day dining experience with a new brand and concept – JF Street Food. In line with the rebrand, the company has collaborated with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 January, 2015 11:52 am

Listing: KidZania® launches SuperstarZ Season 3 celebrating children’s talent

KidZania®, the award-winning children’s edutainment centre managed by Emaar Retail LLC in The Dubai Mall, is celebrating the musical and performing arts talent of children with the third season of its extremely popular SuperstarZ competition. Having amazed children and adults alike for the past...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 January, 2015 11:46 am

DETOX-WEEKS FROM JANARY UNTIL EASTER AT THE CHARLES HOTEL IN MUNICH

After the busy festive period of enjoying plentiful food and wine, it is no surprise that New Years resolution lists are full of ideas to lose weight, join the gym or take up a sport. Therefore, the Charles Hotel in Munich is introducing Detox Weeks from January until Easter 2015, ensuring guests...

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