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Mohammed bin Rashid approves new futuristic masterplan for Palm Jebel Ali
Palm Jebel Ali, twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, will mark a major new milestone in Dubai’s growth as a leading global lifestyle destination
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort Welcomes Jasmin Salihbegovic As Its Director Of Sales
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resortis pleased to announce the appointment of Jasmin Salihbegovic as Director of Sales. With over 20 years of sales leadership experience and expertise in travel, media, and entertainment sectors within the hospitality industry, Jasmin brings a wealth of knowledge and prowess to drive the resort’s sales teams.
Abu Dhabi and Miral Sign MoU to enhance marine conservation and research through Yas SeaWorld®
Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi and Miral commit to marine life and ocean conservation in the UAE and wider region The MoU will see Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue partner in areas including marine research, wildlife incident response, capacity building and public outreach
Etihad Rail aims to bring luxury railway service to UAE to boost tourism
The railway operator and Italian luxury hospitality company Arsenale have signed a deal to bring ‘rail cruising’ to the Emirates
Global Humane Provides Animal Welfare Certification to SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Today, Global Humane—the international brand of American Humane and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare—joined leaders of SeaWorld and Miral in Washington, D.C. to announce the certification of both SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue, Abu Dhabi.
UAE Travel & Tourism sector set to recover this year, says WTTC
Sector to match 2019 GDP contribution by the end of 2023 Travel & Tourism jobs to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year Sector to outstrip national GDP growth over the next decade
Dubai welcomes 4.67 million overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023
Dubai welcomed 4.67 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 3.97 million tourists during the same period in 2022. This marks a 17 % YoY growth and the city’s best Q1 performance since the pandemic, placing it firmly on track to becoming the most visited international destination, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
Emirates Group announces 2022-23 results
Group reports annual profit of AED 10.9 billion (US$ 3.0 billion), a new profit and revenue record and a significant turnaround from last year
Jamaica and Dubai to Collaborate on Tourism
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that plans are afoot to facilitate tourism cooperation between Jamaica and Dubai following a meeting with H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade and Industry in the Ministry of Economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Discover Unforgettable Adventures at SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Tickets for the next-generation Marine Life Theme Park are now available for purchase online via www.seaworldabudhabi.com SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has been added to new Yas Annual Pass upgrades, providing guests with year-round access to the destination’s theme parks
Damac Real Estate Development Limited (DAMAC) Joins UN Global Compact Initiative
The programme aims to take action in support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals
Emirates Boarding Pass Unlocks Hundreds of Offers in Dubai this Summer
Exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE when customers show their Emirates boarding pass