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Friday, 27 November 2009
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Monday, 28 September 2009

Six Senses plans first Mideast destination spa

Travel & Hospitality
Idea for 44-villa project close to Zighy Bay resort in very early stages - official.

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Abu Dhabi airport sees 2.5% passenger growth in Aug

Travel & Hospitality
Aircraft, cargo and passengers movements all up last month compared to 2008.

MENA hotels suffer Ramadan revenue declines

Travel & Hospitality
RevPAR, daily rates and occupancy rates all drop in August - STR Global report.

Saudi hajj firms see $240m loss over swine flu fears

Travel & Hospitality
Pilgrimage firms in holy cities have incurred great loses as people stay home.

Atlantis development plans still in pipeline

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Kerzner International chief says second phase for hotel still on cards when market conditions improve.

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Rotana commits to MENA expansion despite downturn

Travel & Hospitality
Hotel group says it is on track to open 13 MENA properties in 2009, including 10 in the UAE.

Gulf Air ups free baggage allowance for passengers

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Bahrain carrier set to increase free luggage allowance in all three classes from Oct 1.

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Mideast seen leading air traffic growth to 2028

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Airbus forecast predicts 6% regional growth, aircraft numbers to almost treble.

Millennium plans five new UAE hotels by 2012

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Hotels planned for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras al Khaimah and Fujairah in UAE expansion.

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

More low-cost flights planned for UAE to India route

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Air India Express to take over more international flights to Dubai, Sharjah.

UAE dominates region's new hotels pipeline

Travel & Hospitality
STR Global says nearly 50% of all Middle East & Africa's projects are in the emirates.

Monday, 21 September 2009

Bomb hoax forces Wataniya flight diversion

Travel & Hospitality
Captain of Kuwait to Damascus flight takes action after passenger bomb claims.

New hotels planned as Saudi targets tourism growth

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Elaf Group chief says Makkah, Jeddah stand out as key markets for expansion.

Sunday, 20 September 2009

Dubai hotel occupancy up 40% for Eid

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Many local tourists and others from the GCC boost hotel bookings during the Eid holiday.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Emirates signs first code share deal with Aussie carrier

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Dubai carrier inks agreement with V Australia on trans-Tasman route.

Mideast airlines predicted to lose $500m in 2009

Travel & Hospitality
IATA gives more upbeat projection for region's carriers amid forecast of global $11bn losses.

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