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Kempinski unveils plans for Al Qeshan Hotel in Saudi
With the signing of a management agreement for a prestigious luxury hotel in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, another milestone in the expansion of the international hotel group has been set.
P&O Cruises celebrates Arvia keel laying in Germany
A key stage in the construction of P&O Cruises’ next ship has been marked by Meyer Werft. The team building the 184,000-tonne Arvia celebrated the keel laying with a traditional coin-laying.
Domestic tourism to lead European recovery
Uncertainty brought about by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 negatively impacted the tourism sector in Europe at the end of 2021, hampering prospects for its recovery in the first quarter of 2022.
Six Senses the Palm, Dubai to take brand into UAE
The property, which will accommodate 162-branded residences, will be positioned along a private stretch of beach on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah.
One at Palm Jumeriah prepares for first guests
Managed by luxury hospitality brand, Dorchester Collection, the property welcomes residents to immerse themselves in a unique selection of luxury lifestyle experiences.
President Kenyatta leads Kenya national day celebrations at Expo 2020
Kenya is taking its turn in the spotlight at Expo 2020 in Dubai as the country celebrates its national day. President Uhuru Kenyatta led a flag-raising ceremony in Al Wasl Plaza earlier this morning.
Tourism Australia launches global ad campaign ahead of reopening
Tourism Australia has launched a campaign to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, as borders re-open to all fully vaccinated tourists and other visitors on Monday.
JetBlue Airways further expands Airbus A220 order
JetBlue has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A220-300 aircraft. This takes commitments for the A220-300 from the airline to 100 aircraft, and lifts the total order book to 740 planes.
Virgin Galactic begins selling tickets to space for first time
Virgin Galactic has opened ticket sales to the public for the first time, providing an opportunity to purchase a trip to the edge of space. Prices start at US$450,000.
Expo 2020 sees record breaking week for visitor numbers
Another week of performances and high-profile visits has seen the number of weekly visits to Expo 2020 Dubai pass the one million mark for the first time since the site opened at the start of October.
Coldplay headline Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020
Global superstars Coldplay rocked Al Wasl Plaza with a never-before-seen show at Expo 2020 Dubai earlier, combining an incredible musical experience with a powerful environmental message.
Industry heavyweights prepare for Global Tourism Resilience Day
The Global Tourism Resilience Day will be launched at Expo 2020 tomorrow by Ed Bartlett, Jamaica minister of tourism and co-chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre.