Emirates Airline starts Three-day Sale

 Dubai-based Emirates airline has announced a three-day sale, offering customers discounts of up to 30 per cent to select top destinations across its network.

The airline intends to maximise available seats on its flights to these destinations and is hoping that more travelers will chose Emirates for their trips.“With less money spent on their flight, our passengers will have more to spend on the ground, perfect for an impromptu trip away,” said Khalid Bel Jaflah, Emirates Vice-President Commercial Sales UAE. Read more

Think Travel with Google: “entourage” on World Islands

“entourage” captured another 1st in the industry recently in Dubai. This time the beneficiary was the world’s most admired brand Google. “entourage” organized a bespoke event, for the first time, on the World Islands, the newest must-be destination in Dubai.

“Think Travel with Google” is an important “Google” event that brings together the leaders of the travel and hospitality industry in the region. “entourage” responded to the challenge with a cracking idea that was instantly a big hit for all who were part of the project. Read more

Hotels & Resorts roll out exciting Q1 promotions

Coral Hotels & Resorts has launched an enticing mix of offers for the first quarter of 2012 to attract both leisure and business travellers to its properties located in some of the most beautiful destinations in the region and beyond. Read more

Complimentary 96-hour UAE visas with Etihad Airways

 Etihad Airways is offering complimentary 96-hour tourist visas to guests transiting through the UAE, effective immediately. The visas, ideal for travellers making stopover visits en route to their final destination, are being offered in cooperation with Radisson Blu hotel on Yas Island.

The offer is valid for travellers previously eligible for Etihad Airways’ paid-for visas service (available at a cost of AED 300), including passport holders from Bangladesh, Belarus, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. Read more

Thailand launches “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012″

• 2012 Summer Visitors from Dubai and the Middle East to enjoy Amazing Retail Discounts, Family, Entertainment, Competitions & Travel Packages

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)has announced the “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012″ is to be held from 15 June – 15 August 2012. The 2012Grand Sale will featureThailand’s largest collection of travel packages, family entertainment, competitions and the most amazing bargains across retail, dinning, leisure and hospitality as well as health, beauty and medical treatments.

To promote the summer promotions to visitors from the Middle East, a special seminar sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand was held in Dubai at the Dubai Dusit Thani Hotel on January 23rd 2012 hosted by His Excellency Mr. Chalotorn Phaovibul, Consul-General of Thailand to Dubai.Speaking at the event, H.E. Mr.Chalotorn Phaovibulsaid: “Thailand is a year-round destination for families, couples and groups from the Middle East. This years’ ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Sale’ will provide even more attractions for residents of the Middle East and a reason to travelto Thailand at this time.” Read more

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve launches Research Expedition Programme

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), the first and largest protected wildlife conservation area in the UAE, has announced the start of a new long-term research expedition programme in partnership with Biosphere Expeditions. The first expedition under the programme took place from the 15th to the 23rd of January 2012.

The programme is a unique experience where DDCR and Biosphere Expeditions assemble a team of paying volunteers, on an annual basis, to do research and survey work within the DDCR and collect data on three wildlife species found in the reserve, namely Arabian Oryx, Macqueen’s Bustard and Gordon’s Wildcat. Read more

Emirates Airline, Alaska Airlines Frequent Flier Partnership

Airlines to celebrate Emirates’ Seattle launch with Double Miles, starting March 1

 Emirates airline, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines, and Alaska Airlines, have announced the launch of a new frequent flier partnership that will offer travelers the opportunity to accrue Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles when they fly to any of Emirates’ 118 destinations worldwide, including points across Africa, India and the Middle East. Read more

Dubai International Airport 2nd on Top 10 Halal Friendly Airports

Crescentrating Announces the Top 10 Halal Friendly Airports in OIC and non-OIC Countries

The Singapore based world leader in Halal Friendly Travel, announced the top 10 Halal Friendly Airports among the OIC and non-OIC countries.

With the rapid growth of this segment of travelers, traveling not only for Hajj & Umrah, but also for leisure, business and healthcare, more and more Airports are beginning to cater to their basic needs. Read more

An unforgettable evening at Cirque du Soleil, ZAIA

Not many modern-day world-class performances could be a better choice for a New Year’s Eve celebration than ZAIA. And when the circus is no other, but Cirque du Soleil, rest assured you are on for absolutely unforgettable night of magic, laugh and positive emotions.

The Canadian Cirque du Soleil was performing recently in Las Vegas, which is a bit far destination for Dubai’s and in general Middle Eastern party goers. However, a nearby permanent residence for the world’s most famous circus is open all-year long in Macau, near Hong Kong, at the Italian style inspired Venetian resort, also home to Asia’s biggest casino. Read more

Top 10 dream wedding venues

Luxury wedding venues

Every girl has a budget, and while this is very important, so is the fact that every girl should have a dream, no matter how unrealistic. While these venues may not be within your financial grasp, sometimes it’s nice to see how the other half live, and even if you can’t afford it you can at least take inspiration from  the luxury wedding venues. Here goes, the top 10 dream wedding venues… Read more

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