1500 medical tourists seek treatment through Dubai every day
Emirates Airlines is said to fly in 1,500 medical tourists daily to Dubai airport before they take onward flights to destinations such as India,...
Top Predictions for 2014 Luxury Travel
Global travel trends will be mainly influenced by travelers who share their experiences on various social media websites in 2014. Luxury travel will make...
Where tourism exists, there is recovery
“International tourism continues to grow above expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation,...
India is Abu Dhabi’s largest overseas source market for hotel guests
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA) will roll out its biggest roadshow in India to attract a larger number of tourists to Abu...
Top Travel Trends in 2014
Over the next one year and beyond, we will witness some new and rising trends in the travel industry. The majority of them will...
Middle East’s Travel and Tourism Market Trends – Low-cost Meets Luxury
There was a visible recovery in travel and tourism across the Middle East in 2012. The increase in the number of inbound trips, despite...
19th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival to kick off January 2
• International entertainment and shopping extravaganza to further enhance Dubai’s position as a family tourism destination
• Between 1996 -2012, DSF attracted around 47 million...
Asia dominates global travel and tourism market
Asia is poised to become a global travel and tourism leader, according to new findings in The World Travel Market Industry Report 2013
Global standards driving Middle East airlines success
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt and adhere to global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and...
Wellness Tourism Grows 50% Faster than Global Tourism
It seems that people today care more than ever before concerned about their health and beauty. According to a new study, wellness tourism makes...
New Big Spenders – Young Travelers
Although it is clear that traveling has greatly changed over the last decade, some findings about the industry are still rather surprising. A new...
World’s Most Expensive Cities for Travelers in 2013 Revealed
If you want to save money on your next trip, or you simply want to enjoy the world’s ultimate luxury experience, then you should...
Who reigned victorious at World Travel Awards in Dubai
World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies, organizations...
UAE tourism sector grew by 8%
A new report by the the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the UAE tourism sector grew by 8% during the past three years.
In...
New MENA-focused platform for travel agents launched
EmQuest, a division of Emirates Group, and Contac Services Inc., a leading source for travel solutions, partner up to launch the mywurld™ travel platform...
Countdown to World Tourism Day 2013
With one week left until World Tourism Day (WTD) on September 27, preparations are on the final stretch in the Maldives, the host of...
‘One Asia Pass’ Gives More to Visitors of 8 Asian Capitals
Visitors to eight Asian cities can expect to enjoy a variety of privileges such as discounts, free gifts and other benefits with the 'One...
Emirates Holidays Launches Franchise in USA
Signs agreement with DSA Vacations
Rebrands name to Emirates Vacations for U.S. market
Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, one of the world’s fastest...