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UNWTO and GTEF strengthen partnership to unlock tourism potential
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF) have announced their intentions to strengthen their collaboration in a joint effort to promote closer ties between governments and the tourism…
Emirates Sealine to offer unconventional cruise calendar
Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced the launch of its new maritime arm, Emirates Sealine, as it sets course on its maiden voyage to Karachi. The new service promises to offer ultra-luxury experiences to passengers with an initial…
Kolkata is now served daily by Etihad Airways
A flight operated by Etihad Airways touched down last night in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state in eastern India. With seven weekly nonstop services, the airline once again connects Kolkata with the world through Abu Dhabi, making…
Dubai airline flydubai announces AED1.2 billion profit for 2022
For the year ending on 31st December 2022, flydubai's historic profits were AED1.2 billion (US$327 million), a 43% increase from 2021. AED9.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) was the carrier's total annual revenue in 2022, up 72% from AED5.3…
Dubai Holding acquires full control of the Westin Paris – Vendome
A global investment company with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding, announced today that it has acquired Henderson Park's stake in The Westin Paris - Vendome. In Paris, France, the hotel is one of the most valuable real estate…
Net profit at Air Arabia increased by 70 percent in 2022
As the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia (PJSC) announced historic financial results on December 31, 2022. As the airline continued to grow, the airline achieved extraordinary financial…
Etihad flight to connect Abu Dhabi and Lisbon on 2 July 2023
In July 2023, Etihad Airways will introduce a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, which will be effective from 2nd July. Abu Dhabi will be connected to Portugal's capital city with three weekly flights scheduled on Tuesdays,…
Shuttle bus struck by American Airlines plane at LAX airport, five injured
While taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an American Airlines aircraft collided with a shuttle bus. In addition to the bus passengers and aviation workers, five people were injured and four were hospitalized. When the…
Passenger demand will grow rapidly in 2023, UN aviation agency says
By 2023, the UN's aviation agency predicts that global air passenger demand will increase by 3% from 2019 levels on most routes, quickly returning to pre-pandemic levels. As previously noted by ICAO statistical analysis, the air passenger…
15.9 million passengers in 2022 at Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate's five airports, released its passenger traffic results today. The number of guests using Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen Executive, Delma Island and Sir Bani Yas Island…