Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has delivered a special musical festive message to the UK as part of Tourism Australia’s latest campaign aimed at enticing more Brits down under. With original lyrics written by Australian singer-songwriter, Eddie Perfect, and filmed against a backdrop of extraordinary Australian locations, the three-minute advert …
Read More »Etihad Airways to launch Malaga flights next summer
Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Malaga in Spain, to meet strong customer demand from across the UAE and GCC for flights to the popular gateway to the province of Andalucía. Three weekly flights will operate via the Moroccan capital, Rabat, from June 26th …
Read More »Israel unveils new Dead Sea development plans
The Israel ministry of tourism and the Israel Land Authority have announced the winners of two tenders for the construction of four new hotels, which will add approximately 1,000 new rooms to the Dead Sea area. Work will also see a new shopping centre, and a 40,000 square meter conference …
Read More »reefLIVE submits Belfast aquarium planning request
Aquarium company reefLIVE has submitted a planning application for a £12 million aquarium in Titanic Quarter. The plans submitted to Belfast City Council propose the development of a state-of-the-art aquarium attraction to be located on the Queen’s Road opposite the Titanic Hotel, a short distance from Titanic Belfast. The reefLIVE …
Read More »ATM 2020: Chinese guests to buoy GCC tourism sector
The number of Chinese tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 54 per cent to 2.2 million by 2023, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. As destinations from across the globe prepare to showcase their latest offering at Arabian Travel Market, Colliers International predicts …
Read More »Qatar Airways adds Edinburgh frequency as part of European growth
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of double-daily flights from Edinburgh, Scotland, in the new year; an increase from ten to 14 flights per week. The airline also revealed new Mediterranean destinations will join its network in the first half of 2020, with more to be announced in the coming …
Read More »Qatar Airways arrives in Gaborone, Botswana, for first time
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gaborone, Botswana, touched down at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport earlier. The flight was greeted upon landing by vice president of Botswana, Slumber Tsogwane, and the minister of transport and communications, Thulagano Segokgo. The airline will operate a three-times weekly service to …
Read More »Dubai Tourism launches QR network for curious guests
The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has announced the launch of dedicated QR code plaques at 54 popular locations across the emirate. The locations enable visitors to discover more about the city’s iconic sites and landmarks by adding multimedia dimensions to self-guided tours. The quick response digital barcodes …
Read More »Depachika Food Hall to open in Nakheel Mall
Dubai is set to welcome Depachika Food Hall, a Japanese culinary sensation, this month. Opening its doors at Nakheel Mall located on Palm Jumeirah, the word ‘depachika’ is a combination of the Japanese word ‘depa’ – meaning department store – with the Japanese word ‘chika’ – meaning basement. It will …
Read More »Dubai resident wins Maserati at Nakheel Mall
Lucky Dubai resident, Rui Guo, went shopping at the newly-opened Nakheel Mall – and walked away with a brand-new Maserati. Chinese-born Guo, who has lived in Dubai for 15 years, won the car as part of Nakheel Mall’s AED1 million opening promotion. Rui Guo, said: “I popped in to the …
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