Emirates’ Airbus A380 to be launched to Brisbane and Auckland
Brisbane is set to become Emirates’ third Australian destination to welcome the airline’s flagship Airbus A380, with the announcement that the airline will operate the aircraft on the Dubai to Brisbane and Auckland route from October 1st 2013. → Read More
Hertz adds Arabic language functionality in Middle East
Hertz Rent-a-Car has launched an Arabic language function across its Middle East regional websites, offering 86 million Arabic speaking internet users the option to book Hertz car rentals in their preferred language for the first time. → Read More
Viceroy reveals $1bn Palm Jumeirah property
Viceroy Hotel Group has made one of its most important portfolio additions to date, announcing the planned 2017 opening of Viceroy Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The $1 billion dollar endeavour marks the company’s first venture into Dubai and its second in the United Arab Emirates alongside sister property Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. → Read More
Pegasus Airlines expands international network
Pegasus Airlines has added Doha and Athens to its roster of destinations, open for booking now. The development means the Turkish airline now flies to 71 destinations in 29 countries, and brings the number of its international routes to 42. → Read More
Driveways are the most expensive parking spaces in the country
Driveways are becoming the most expensive parking spaces in the country according to new research released today by Europcar, the leading provider of car hire services in Europe. The study of 1000 motorists reveals that they are spending 10% of their monthly income on motoring and car ownership costs - yet 65% are using them for less than an hour a day. Hence cars are staying on driveways. → Read More
Crystal goes non-smoking
Effective with the first cruises in 2014, Crystal Cruises will eliminate smoking in all indoor areas, except for its Connoisseur Club smoking lounge. Outside smoking will be allowed in a limited number of designated spaces. → Read More
Elaf Bakkah Hotel in spotlight at Arabian Travel Market 2013
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries are setting the pace in global tourism. Tourism is rapidly growing into one of the Kingdom's major industries and a key contributor to the national economy. As part of its efforts to support the further growth of the Saudi tourism sector, a delegation from Elaf Group headed by company President Ziyad bin Mahfouz recently joined other distinguished tourism and hospitality services organisations in Dubai to participate again in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) event. → Read More
ABTA Magazine re-launches
ABTA today announces that ABTA Magazine, produced by Absolute Publishing Ltd, is to re-launch in a new format as a quarterly print magazine. The re-launch is part of the Magazine’s new multi-platform strategy, which will also see the launch of a monthly online newsletter and a destination-focused website, Countrybycountry.com. ABTA Members will also continue to receive the ABTA Handbook, the annual printed destinations guide. → Read More
Ryanair partnership is flyaway success
National Express is further strengthening its position in the airport market as its recent link-up with Europe’s biggest low-cost airline, Ryanair, proves a flyaway success. → Read More
Holland America Line goes 'on location' with new activity program
From steel drum lessons in the Caribbean to tai chi on deck with a master in Asia, Holland America Line is bringing local culture and cuisine on board like never before through its new "On Location" program. The itinerary sets the scene for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time on board as culturally enriching as visiting the ports of call. → Read More
Germany’s Congress Center Leipzig demonstrates growth in balance
Green Globe announces re-certification of the Congress Center Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany. This award-winning event venue has demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility for years – and with visible success! True to their motto, “Growing in Balance,” the entire Leipzig Trade Fair group aims to create a new balance between economic growth and responsibility for the environment and the community. → Read More
Marriott celebrates grand opening of Downtown Little Rock Hotel
A prominent hotel in downtown Little Rock, Ark. raised the flag of Marriott Hotels and Resorts for the first time on May 2, 2013 representing a significant change to city's River Market district and convention center neighborhood. → Read More
