Dnata Travel Roll-Out Marhaba Services Across All GCC Outlets

Dnata Travel outlets across the GCC have added exclusive Marhaba meet and greet services to their portfolio of extensive travel management services, for passengers travelling to Dubai International Airport.

Established in 1991, Marhaba offers a premium ‘meet and greet’ service for individuals, families and VIPs travelling to and from Dubai International Airport. This announcement enables passengers to directly book a range of meet and greet services, tailored to their specific needs, at any Dnata Travel outlet in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Until now, this service could only be purchased online or from Dubai. Read more

Thailand to Spearhead Tourism Recovery with International Travel Exhibition

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed that the Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+ 2010) will be held from 8 – 10 September 2010, at the IMPACT Convention Center (Hall 9), Muang Thong Thani.

The Thailand Travel Mart Plus is the country’s premier annual trade event designed to promote travel and tourism to Thailand and its neighbours in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

The most important development this year is the changing mix of buyers. For the first time, buyers from India will head the list. Read more

Dnata Switzerland Achieves ISAGO Accreditation

Dnata Switzerland has become the first ground-handling operation in Switzerland to achieve ISAGO accreditation, having successfully passed audits for both the Head Office and Station Operations in Zurich.

The ISAGO program is an audit system conducted in a standardised and consistent manner, using internationally recognised quality auditing principles. The implementation of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) aims to improve safety and cut airline costs by drastically reducing ground accidents and injuries. Read more

Foreign Ministry advises citizens against travel to Moscow

The Foreign Ministry has urged the UAE citizens to avoid traveling to Russia and asked those who are already in Moscow to leave it. The Russian capital and its suburbs are currently engulfed by a thick blanket of smoke from wildfire. Read more

Disney invites kids under 7 to stay & play Free at Disneyland Paris

Celebrate Disney’s new generation festival and bring children under 7 for free  to Disneyland Paris!

• Disneyland® Paris: click here to book your package !
  

Disney invites children under 7 for free to Disneyland Paris. Just book a package to arrive until 8th November 2010 inclusive, and all your kids under 7 will get FREE accommodation (in all Disney hotels or Selected & Associated hotels) and FREE entrance to both Disneyland® Paris Parks. Read more

Travel for less with ibis this summer

To let travelers take full advantage of the summer vacations without worrying about your budget, ibis is repeating its summer promotions: €10 or €15 less per night from July 9 through September 5, 2010, in almost 700 destinations throughout the world. It’s time to prepare for vacation… or extend it! Fancy a couple’s break or time-out with friends? A week end escapade or a mid-week break? The ibis summer promotion offers a solution to all your travel desires. Holiday-makers can take off to discover France, Europe or the world*, without worrying about their budget! European leader in low-cost hotels, ibis is launching this offer* exclusively on the accorhotels.com website, for bookings between now and up to September 5. At ibis, you don’t have to be a star to enjoy a €10 or €15 reduction per night this summer! The ibis reductions have a rock and roll feel. The €10 or €15 euro reduction per night summer promotion is supported by a group of way-out musicians: the TENor15 band of old rockers making a comeback with the hit song “Rock you tonight”. Their fans can follow their European tour on www.facebook.com/TENor15ibis, www.youtube.com/user/theTENor15 or www.myspace.com/534627938 As seasoned travelers, they book their rooms in ibis hotels to take advantage of the many perks: 24 hour/day services, a breakfast service from 4 am to midday…. Convinced of their own fame, they welcome the reduction proposed by ibis with pride, in the belief that they are enjoying a privilege reserved for stars of their stature! But at ibis, you don’t have to be a star to benefit from the €10 or €15 reduction per night this summer. Every night reserved in one of the ibis hotels taking part in the operation – 660 hotels in 24 countries – will allow travelers to benefit from a €10 or €15 reduction. The prices indicated are the lowest weekend prices. Read more

Hotels.com 48 Hour Sale – London Special!

Hotels.com launches today it’s 48 hours Summer Sale, which will run until 28th of July, but offers deals on stays in London hotels until 31st of August. Read more

Mandarin Oriental Munich introduces Ramadan Package

Stay seven nights for the price of six, between 10 August to 12 September 2010

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to present a Ramadan package, that includes a selection of Arabic luxuries to make guests feel at home.  These include a Shisha menu, an array of Arabic amenities, Arabic and Lebanese specialities created by Michelin Star Chef Tobias Jochim and an exclusive shopping discount card.

Arabic-speaking staff on the front desk will be ready to welcome guests with refreshing towels, sparkling date juice and a selection of delicious dates, and rooms will be equipped with prayer mats and pointers to the Kiblah. Mandarin Oriental, Munich will also arrange transfers, at a nominal cost, to the local mosque for all prayer times.

Over the Ramadan period, guests will receive seven nights for the price of six nights, with rooms starting at 325 EUR per night. This offer is valid from 10 August until 12 September 2010. Read more

DisneyLand Paris 50% off for 5 days starts NOW

• 5 DAY FLASH SALE! 22nd July 2010 to 27th July 2010: SAVE 50%

This fantastic sale starts noon Thursday 22nd July 2010 until noon Tuesday 27th 2010.

Don’t miss out on your chance to save 50% on a Disneyland Paris break PLUS Kids under 7 stay and play free! The sale applies for 2 nights/3 days or 3 nights/ 4 days stay at DisneyLand Paris!

Click here to book now with 50% Off on DisneyLand Paris Holidays
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Bask in luxury at Trisara, a heavenly private retreat in Phuket

Luxury Hotels by Dnata Summer Offer

In Sanskrit, the name Trisara means “Third Garden in Heaven.”  The Trisara resort in Phuket, a member of Luxury Hotels by Dnata, is indeed a heavenly retreat.  Opened in 2004, the resort features private pools and ocean views from all accommodations.  It is located on a private bay on Phuket’s undeveloped northwestern coast, just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

Among the activities enjoyed by guests are a cruise to the famous Phang Nga Bay and other nearby islands, snorkeling and fish feeding, and a west coast cruise on the resort’s sports cruiser.  Yoga classes are conducted by Trisara’s resident yoga master and wellness director.  A variety of massages, including a signature, six-handed massage by three trained therapists, can be experienced in the privacy of the villa or by the pool. Read more

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