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Wednesday, 07 October 2009

UAE hotel rates will never return to 2008 peaks - Rezidor

Travel & Hospitality
Hotel group boss says it is 'wishful thinking' to hope room rates will recover fully.

UAE hotel rates will never return to 2008 peaks - Rezidor

Tuesday, 06 October 2009

Luxury hotel group announces Doha project deal

Travel & Hospitality
Indian company Oberoi signs MOU to build hotel in Al Wa'ab City by 2014.

Luxury hotel group announces Doha project deal

Monday, 05 October 2009

flydubai set to launch flights to Doha

Travel & Hospitality
Dubai's low cost airline says it will start twice daily service to Qatar capital from Oct 18.

flydubai set to launch flights to Doha

Sunday, 04 October 2009

Emirates chief dismisses pilot fatigue claims

Travel & Hospitality
Dubai carrier responds to media report claiming it is putting profits before safety.

Emirates chief dismisses pilot fatigue claims

Pilots, cabin crew brawl on flight from UAE - report

Travel & Hospitality
Air India launches inquiry into reports of punches thrown in mid-flight.

Pilots, cabin crew brawl on flight from UAE - report

Dubai hotels facing 15% rooms supply rise in 2010

Travel & Hospitality
MENA hospitality chiefs meet to discuss challenges facing hotels in downturn.

Dubai hotels facing 15% rooms supply rise in 2010

Saturday, 03 October 2009

Saudis spent $1.25bn vacationing abroad this year - report

Travel & Hospitality
Saudi tourists travelling abroad spent on average $1440 per person this summer.

Saudis spent $1.25bn vacationing abroad this year - report

Friday, 02 October 2009

Qatar's hospitality sector to grow by 9% this year - report

Travel & Hospitality
LNG exporter earmarks more than $17bn to develop tourism facilities & infra.

Qatar's hospitality sector to grow by 9% this year - report

Thursday, 01 October 2009

Dubai hotels set to see increase in spending at year-end

Travel & Hospitality
Revenue per available room will increase in Q4 as tourism gets boost from events - PKF.

Dubai hotels set to see increase in spending at year-end

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Jamiroquai set for Yas Island post-Grand Prix concert

Travel & Hospitality
British electro-funk-pop outfit set for Oct 30 Abu Dhabi date; full line-up to be announced Oct 4.

Jamiroquai set for Yas Island post-Grand Prix concert

Depa announces new Dubai hotel fit-out deal

Travel & Hospitality
Contractor secures AED207m contract for Conrad Hotel, set to open in 2011.

Depa announces new Dubai hotel fit-out deal

New Abu Dhabi hotel rating system launched

Travel & Hospitality
Emirates Palace is the first hotel in the capital to display its new five star rating plaque.

New Abu Dhabi hotel rating system launched

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Ukraine carrier announces more UAE flights

Travel & Hospitality
Ukraine International Airlines says two direct flights from Odessa to Dubai to launch in Dec.

Ukraine carrier announces more UAE flights

Monday, 28 September 2009

Dubai sees double digit passenger growth in Aug

Travel & Hospitality
Emirate continues to buck global downturn, registers 10.7% growth in numbers.

Dubai sees double digit passenger growth in Aug

Six Senses plans first Mideast destination spa

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

Six Senses plans first Mideast destination spa

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.

Abu Dhabi airport sees 2.5% passenger growth in Aug

MENA hotels suffer Ramadan revenue declines

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

MENA hotels suffer Ramadan revenue declines

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.

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

Atlantis development plans still in pipeline

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

Atlantis development plans still in pipeline

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.

Rotana commits to MENA expansion despite downturn
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