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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:14 UAE time

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Saudi, Dubai flights hit by toilet malfunction

Travel & Hospitality
Airbus, Cathay Pacific launch investigation after three flights hit in 11 days.



Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Emirates increases Amman, Doha services

Travel & Hospitality
Dubai-based carrier increases total weekly flights to Jordan capital to 17, Doha to 35.

Emirates increases Amman, Doha services

Dubai hotels lead Mideast Oct revenues decline

Travel & Hospitality
Emirate posts year on year 35% drop in revPAR, ME occupancy down 8.5%.

Dubai hotels lead Mideast Oct revenues decline

EXCLUSIVE: PR guru says Dubai needs 'softer image'

Travel & Hospitality
Max Clifford adds that city's perceived obsession with wealth could hit tourism.

EXCLUSIVE: PR guru says Dubai needs 'softer image'

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

flydubai set to launch new flights to Nepal

Travel & Hospitality
Kathmandu route to start on Dec 15, will become carrier's 11th destination.

flydubai set to launch new flights to Nepal

Emirates brings forward Paris A380 plans

Travel & Hospitality
Dubai airline will offer superjumbo to French capital from Dec 29 after review.

Emirates brings forward Paris A380 plans

Oman Air increases free baggage allowance

Travel & Hospitality
Oman's national carrier makes move for passengers on all 34 destinations.

Oman Air increases free baggage allowance

Tokyo set to become Emirate’s 102nd destination

Travel & Hospitality
New non-stop flight is airline's second route to Japan, will begin on March 28, 2010.

Tokyo set to become Emirate’s 102nd destination

Monday, 23 November 2009

Gulf Air unveils strategy to save $2.65bn

Travel & Hospitality
Carrier to expand Mideast destinations, suspend unprofitable routes.

Gulf Air unveils strategy to save $2.65bn

Accor opening two new ibis hotels in region

Travel & Hospitality
Group plans Middle East expansion with 45 hotels in region by 2011.

Accor opening two new ibis hotels in region

Sunday, 22 November 2009

US leisure giant to open first Mideast hotel

Travel & Hospitality
Wyndham has signed its first agreement to operate a hotel in the Saudi city of Riyadh.

US leisure giant to open first Mideast hotel

Gulf Air denies safety risk after Saudia near miss

Travel & Hospitality
Collision avoided after planes come within 800 vertical feet of each other.

Gulf Air denies safety risk after Saudia near miss

Friday, 20 November 2009

Dubai's Jumeirah Group plans hotels in Brazil

Travel & Hospitality
Jumeirah’s priority is to operate hotels in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro - official.

Dubai's Jumeirah Group plans hotels in Brazil

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Opinion split over Mideast aviation growth - poll

Travel & Hospitality
Some 36.4% of people see slow growth next year, while 33.5% think industry will stagnate.

Opinion split over Mideast aviation growth - poll

437 new hotels in MENA construction pipeline

Travel & Hospitality
STR Global's October report says more than 120,000 extra rooms planned for sector.

437 new hotels in MENA construction pipeline

Emirates to start fourth daily service to Bangkok

Travel & Hospitality
Extra flight gives airline the largest capacity between the Mideast and Thailand.

Emirates to start fourth daily service to Bangkok

UAE air travellers planning more long haul trips - survey

Travel & Hospitality
Poll of 1,200 passengers reveals renewed confidence in travel spending.

UAE air travellers planning more long haul trips - survey

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

flydubai to start new route to Bahrain in Dec

Travel & Hospitality
Dubai-based budget carrier announces twice daily service, one-way ticket from AED250.

flydubai to start new route to Bahrain in Dec

flydubai eyes move into holidays to boost revenues

Travel & Hospitality
Budget airline's CEO also says he is still committed to plans to launch flights to India.

flydubai eyes move into holidays to boost revenues

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Emaar Hospitality CEO plays down hotel oversupply fears

Travel & Hospitality
Hotel group chief says he is not worried about impact of new openings in 2010.

Emaar Hospitality CEO plays down hotel oversupply fears

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  1. EXCLUSIVE: PR guru says Dubai needs 'softer image' 5
    25 Nov ' 09 at 13:29
    This article is accurate and uncolored. Very sharp and accurate vision of what Dubai needs to do. The image he discussed is what real...   More  »
  2. Opinion split over Mideast aviation growth - poll 1
    24 Nov ' 09 at 19:51
    While the orderbook at last week's Dubai Airshow was clearly much less than in 2007, to call it a "subdued" event is not at all...   More  »

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