Gulf states issue Lebanon travel warning
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May 212012
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DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain on Saturday urged their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon, where clashes linked to the conflict in neighbouring Syria have left 10 people dead."The UAE foreign ministry has urged citizens not to travel to Lebanon until the tense security situation there is cleared," the ministry said in an English-language statement carried on state news agency WAM.The advice has been issued "to guarantee the safety of its citizens," Read more [...]
Agents fear cancellation of Lebanon travel plans
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May 212012
Dubai: Following Saturday’s Lebanon travel warning issued by the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain owing to political clashes, travel agents in the UAE are anticipating a drop in tourist demand for Lebanon this summer.
“The current situation could impact the summer bookings for Lebanon from the UAE,” Manju Manchanda, Manager for Akbar Holidays, told Gulf News.
The three Gulf countries have advised their Read more [...]
Dubai nightlife gets an injection of Mayfair fun
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May 212012
LONDON night owls tired of seeing the same old faces – and tired of the chill – might do well to make a trip to the United Arab Emirates.
Die-hard City folk can easily feel an affiliation with Dubai thanks to an influx of club, bar and restaurant openings all mimicking the best of what the likes of Mayfair, Soho and the City have to offer.
Dubai is known for its excesses but the appetite for nightlife and quality restaurants is relentless – and growing.
The recently opened Read more [...]
May 192012
About Le Méridien:Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by 100 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. Since then, Le Méridien has gone through a brand re-launch, which included a large scale hotels product consolidation as well as redefining its brand strategy. By appointing a full-time Cultural Curator - French arts-provocateur Jérôme Sans - Le Méridien transformed numerous guest touch Read more [...]
Travel Picks: Top 10 graduate destinations
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May 192012
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Fri May 18, 2012 10:46am EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - You're in the final phase of revision before exams and the glorious release from academia. Soon it will be time for graduates to celebrate the successful completion of their degrees. In that spirit, online travel adviser Travel Ticker (www.travel-ticker.com) offers its top 10 graduate destinations. Reuters has not endorsed this list:
1. Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam is not only home Read more [...]
Best travel options from Dubai to Bulgaria
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May 192012
One of the top summer holiday destinations in 2012 is Bulgaria. It was recently voted by UK tourists the cheapest European country for vacations, and it is well-known for its striking nature and rich cultural inheritance.
Dubai Chronicle’s team chose to explore Bulgaria during the months of July and August. We wrote earlier that we would share the summer holiday experience in a dedicated weekly weekend column on the website. Our live blog can be found at www.dubai-bulgaria.com. For those Read more [...]
Dubai’s dnata acquires travel market caterer
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May 172012
Dubai-based dnata on Wednesday said it has acquired a majority stake in En Route International Ltd, a supplier of bakery and packaged food solutions with operations in London, Dubai and the United States of America.
En Route International has ten years’ catering experience in the travel market and has an annual turnover of £12m, dnata said in a statement.
It provides a range of premium quality products and boasts a growing client list which includes British Airways, Delta and Emirates.
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May 172012
euromic, the premier international consortium of companies specializing in MICE travel, events and destination management, recently announced that it has added a new World Affiliate in Dubai, Emeco DMC in the Emirates. The company, which has been operating under the name Al Abjar Tourism since 2003, has long been a leader within the tourism sector in the Emirates.
"euromic is thrilled to welcome Emeco DMC in the Emirates into our select association,” says Mr. Giancarlo Carrera, Read more [...]
May 172012
Wed May 16, 2012 2:57am EDT
* To raise up to 1.37 bln riyals from 30 pct IPO sale
* Institutional portion oversubscribed nearly 5 times* Share price range set at 45-57 riyals* Listing seen early June* Saudi IPO sector showing signs of revivalBy Dinesh NairDUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian group Al-Tayyar
Travel is set to raise up to 1.37 billion riyals ($365 million)
selling a 30 percent stake in a listing in the first week of
June, two sources familiar with Read more [...]
May 162012
New passport-reading and biometrics technology installed at Dubai International Airport is catching increasing numbers of people who attempt to enter the country with fake identity documents, reports the Gulf News.
Last year, the Expertise Centre Identity and Fraud Documents (ECIFD) agency caught 1,137 forged documents with its passport readers. Although passports and identity documents are getting more difficult to forge, criminals are now attempting to get into the country by committing Read more [...]
May 162012
NEW YORK — The phrase "Can you hear me now" has entered the jet age.
Experience Cuba -- without leaving NYC
Restrictions on travel to Cuba have eased over the past year — good news for those looking to experience Cuba’s dynamic culture. It’s still not simple to hop to the island, though: U.S. travelers to Cuba must obtain a U.S.
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May 162012
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Written by ’Wale Olapade just back from Dubai
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
ShareThe 19th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) renewed the market visibility and promotional value of travel professionals, as it played host to exhibitors from different nationalities and cultures who met and exchanged opinions and experience in a business-friendly Read more [...]
‘More fun in PH’ launched in Middle East
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May 142012
Visitors write their own versions of the "It's more fun in the Philippines" slogan at the country's pavilion at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market. Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) hopes to attract more tourists from the Middle East, following the launch of the “It’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign at the recently concluded 19th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.
A total of 18 industry participants Read more [...]
Jet Airways Introduces Fourth Daily Service to Dubai from Mumbai – eTravelBlackboard
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May 142012
To offer convenient flight timings throughout the day
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its connectivity with the United Arab Emirates, through the introduction of a 4th daily service between the two financial hubs of Mumbai and Dubai. This is the fourth daily frequency being introduced between the two cities and is expected to provide guests with the convenience of an additional noon service. The new service will complement the three flights already Read more [...]
May 142012
Last week a third-party air ticket distributor surprised many by offering flights all over the word for stunning prices.
However, it all looked too good to be true.
The website displays travel deals with major regional players such as Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates airlines for unbelievable prices.
An unnamed source from one of the airlines named says the site should be put under the scanner, as no contractual agreement has ever been signed between the third-party travel distributor Read more [...]