Business | Tourism
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Wednesday May 8
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will have new products to entertain visitors
This year, the cheapest ticket is priced at Dhs365
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Wednesday May 8
A visa-free world likely in a few decades
Easing of process could help accelerate international tourist arrivals
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Tuesday May 7
Sharjah plans five-star hotel on Bu Nuair island
Dh500 million eco tourism project to be completed by 2017
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Tuesday May 7
UAE rejoins UN tourism agency after 26 years
UAE’s National Council of Tourism and Antiquities welcomes the development
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Tuesday May 7
Rotana to operate 100 hotels by 2020
Abu-Dhabi-based hotel operator to expand in India, Bangladesh and Africa
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Tuesday May 7
Arabian Travel Market opens on a high note
The 20th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is expected to attract over 17,000 visitors and more than 2,500 exhibitors. The event is focused on the development of Dubai’s and the overall region’s hospitality industry over the last 20 years.
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Monday May 6
A win-win situation for Emirates and Qantas
Australian carrier looks to boost international operations through partnership
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Monday May 6
FlyDubai to order at least 50 aircraft this year
Carrier talking to Boeing and Airbus regarding possible order at Dubai Airshow
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Monday May 6
Emirates tie-up to help Qantas swing into profit
CEO of Australian carrier confident partnership will get another five-year extension
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Monday May 6
Qatar Airways in codeshare talks with IndiGo
Carrier to place orders for additional Airbus A380s and Dreamliners
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Monday May 6
Sofitel may bring trendy boutique hotels in Dubai
Emirate’s hotel scene is suitable for this kind of hotels
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Monday May 6
Dubailand plans two new tourism projects
DPG will provide land for development and is in talks with investors
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Monday May 6
Global tourism landscape shifts eastwards
52.6 million people travelled in and out of the Middle East last year
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Monday May 6
Egypt to stream live videos of tourism sites
Religious fatwas tackled through dialogue to improve tourism
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Monday May 6
Egypt aims to attract 200,000 Iranian tourists
Could generate revenues of $250 million a year
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Monday May 6
Ras Al Khaimah plans winter ski resort
It is part of an ambitious tourism project by the government
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Monday May 6
Hilton to open 950 hotels globally
Company plans 59 new properties in Middle East and Africa
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Monday May 6
Arabian Travel Market 2013 kicks off on a high note in Dubai
This year’s show includes tour operators from over 100 countries
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Sunday May 5
Starwood increases focus on conversions in the region
Plans at least four to five conversions this year alone
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Sunday May 5
Arabian Travel Market expects a strong show this year
Event will attract over 2,500 exhibitors from 87 countries
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Sunday May 5
Marriott to double UAE hotel room inventory in 3 years
The region posted 11.2 per cent jump in RevPAR in the first quarter
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Sunday May 5
Jumeirah expects 8-10 per cent jump in 2013 revenue
In active talks for a number of projects in Saudi Arabia
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Saturday May 4
Jumeirah Group to open new hotels in Kuwait, Baku and China
Claims hotels recorded a worldwide occupancy level of 71 per cent in first quarter of 2013
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Saturday May 4
Emaar unveils Vida Hotels and Resorts
Emaar plans to roll out the new hotel chain in its key global markets
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Wednesday May 1
Taj Arabia construction in Dubai to begin in June
Replica of Taj Mahal in Dubai to be promoted as a wedding destination
Business Editor's choice
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Mariner of the Seas in maiden call on Dubai
1,020-feet-long cruise ship en route to Singapore and China
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GCC, Mena oil exporters face growth fall
Their average GDP to fall from 5.7% in 2012 to 3.2% in 2013
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Profits hit by Eurozone crisis, Vodafone says
Vodafone’s businesses in Italy and Spain have been hit hard by the region’s sovereign debt crisis
