InFocus | ATM 2008
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Saturday May 10
ATM records 15% rise in footfall
Arabian Travel Market 2008 (ATM) recorded more than 15 per cent increase in trade visitors compared to last year according to Reed Travel Exhibitions, the show organisers.
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Friday May 9
Ecos to run 'green' hotel at Dubailand
Ecos Hotels, the Middle East's first environment-friendly budget brand, signed a deal to manage a new property in Dubailand on Thursday.
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Friday May 9
Tamani Hotels embarks on ambitious expansion plans
Group aims to set up projects with stress on art and culture.
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Friday May 9
Sri Lanka seeks to attract more Mideast visitors
Sri Lanka has identified the Middle East as one of the two new key markets in its efforts to develop its tourism industry, which has been weakened by the years of civil conflict.
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Friday May 9
Lebanese tourism sector braves the odds
The Lebanese tourism industry is wishing for the return of stability that brought a surge in tourist numbers in the country two years ago.
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Friday May 9
Local hotels look at bigger picture
UAE operators adopt international standards to compete with foreign players.
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Friday May 9
Refad Hotels announces new property at Dubai Media City
Square Media One will predominantly focus on corporate business.
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Friday May 9
Silverjet plans new hub in UAE
Silverjet, the British business-class-only airline, said it is considering setting up a new hub in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi after receiving a $100 million cash injection from a UAE-based investor.
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Friday May 9
Rakia considers resort on Bangladesh island
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (Rakia) is exploring possibilities of developing an island resort in southeastern Bangla-desh, an official said.
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Friday May 9
Planet unveils plan for new five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi
Planet Group is set to start construction of a five-star hotel and apartment complex, situated in the Danat area of Abu Dhabi, with a total investment of Dh1 billion.
