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Dubai events to attract more tourists & visitors for Eid Al Adha celebrations
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in Dubai, last week started a 14-day program of interesting activities at Al Shindagha and Hatta heritage areas as part of Eid Al Adha celebrations.
Breaking Travel News interview: David Thomson, chief operating officer, JA Resorts & Hotels
Following the announcement venerable hotel group Jebel Ali International Hotels would become JA Resorts & Hotels as it seeks to boost its international profile, Breaking Travel News sits down with chief executive David Thomson to see just what the change will mean for the group.
RTA: 184m riders used Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro is celebrating in September 2012, its third anniversary amid considerable success indicators of operational efficiency in terms of complying with on-time journey schedules as well as the highest international safety standards, and the metro ridership which clocked 184 million passengers from the start of operation through the end of August 2012.
InterContinental Dubai Marina set to open in 2013
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed an agreement with Dubai-based property developer Select Group to open InterContinental Dubai Marina. Part of the Bay Central development in the cosmopolitan Marina area, the hotel will offer rooms as well as residential suites for longer staying guests.
RTA pays 4.25m dirham to owners of 17 houses at Rashidiya
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announced the disbursement of 4.25 million dirham to owners of 17 houses bordering Al Rashidiya Metro Depot believed to have been affected by the metro operation and maintenance works at the Depot, at a rate of 250 thousand dirham per house.
DTCM organized mega famtrip for best 100 German tourist agents
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in Dubai, as part of its ‘Dubai Expert Programme’, organized a mega famtrip and iftar banquet for agents from 100 German tourist companies.
British holidaymakers still flocking to Dubai
Despite tourism figures highlighting a decline in UK outbound travel during quarter two of 2012, Dubai continued to perform strongly as a destination, reporting an 11 per cent increase in guest numbers. According to the latest report from the department of tourism and commerce marketing, hotel and apartment bookings in Dubai were up to 170,452 from 154,180 during the same period of 2011.
Record passenger numbers at Dubai International
Dubai International recorded the busiest first half in its history with 27.9 million passengers passing through its three terminals between January and June this year, according to the traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports. Dubai International handled a total of 4,714,746 passengers in June, a robust growth of 16 per cent from the 4,065,809 who passed through the airport in June 2011.
DTCM distributes 40,000 booklets on ‘Enjoy more in Dubai”
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, in a bid to boom tourism and attract more tourists to the emirate this summer, has launched a 107-day initiative themed ‘Dubai, my destination this summer’.
InterGlobe Technologies in Middle East expansion
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) has announced the opening of its Dubai global delivery center. The new center is a licensed partner of the Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), a leading business park catering to the market demand for outsourcing companies.
DTCM further promotes Dubai in Japan
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) intensified its drive to promote and market Dubai as a year-round tourism destination in Japan by conducting road shows in three large cities recently.
Marvel Adventure schedule for 2013 opening in Dubai
Developers have confirmed Marvel Adventure, an indoor family entertainment centre spanning 350,000 square feet, will open its doors to comic book fans by the end of 2013. Located at the City of Arabia development along Emirates Road, it will include retail outlets selling Marvel merchandise, restaurants and interactive entertainment experiences with Marvel characters.