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Middle East carriers forecast to earn $1.5bn profit in 2013
The International Air Transport Association has raised its outlook for the region and for the industry worldwide.
Abu Dhabi hotels enjoy double digit rise in occupancy in April
A string of high profile events in Abu Dhabi during the month of April helped spur a double digit increase in occupancy and revenue per available room at hotels in the emirate, according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting Middle East.
Dubai ranked seventh most popular destination in the world
Dubai has climbed to seventh globally in terms of the number of international tourists expected to visit the city in 2013, and is on pace to vault to number three in the world by 2017.
Dubai International passenger traffic climbs 19% in April
For the fifth consecutive month more than five million passengers passed through the airport, which is now the second busiest in the world for international traffic.
Kerzner to open first One&Only resort in Saudi Arabia
Kerzner International Hotels Limited, which manages the Atlantis resort on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, has announced that it has signed a deal to open the first One&Only Resort in Saudi Arabia.
Qatar Airways resumes Dreamliner service on London Heathrow route
Qatar Airways has resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Doha and London Heathrow after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft earlier this year.
Emirates expands partnerships with Qantas, Jet Blue
Emirates said today it will soon be widening its footprint in New Zealand and the United States following the expansion of its partnerships with Qantas and Jet Blue.
Air Arabia posts 20% rise in Q1 profit
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has reported a net profit of Dhs59m for the first three months of this year as it launched four new destinations and increased the frequency of flights to three cities from its primary hub in Sharjah.
Egypt looks to revive its tourism sector
Egypt is making a push to reassure travellers that it is a safe destination as part of an effort to return its tourism sector to pre-Arab Spring levels.
Emaar launches new hotel brand aimed at younger travellers
Dubai-based Emaar Properties, the developer of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, has announced plans to launch a new hotel brand aimed at young business and leisure travellers.
Etihad's latest moves likely to pay dividends, analysts say
Over a span of a few days last week Etihad Airways added new chapters to its aggressive expansion strategy by announcing that it had purchased a minority stake in India's Jet Airways and signed a codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
Four Seasons to open its first hotel in Dubai in Q4 2014
The luxury hotel chain announced today that its first hotel in the UAE will open in Dubai in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Emirates set to launch first trans-Atlantic flight from Europe
Dubai-based Emirates Airline said it has received approval from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority to launch direct flights between Milan and New York.
Etihad records strongest ever first quarter results
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced that its first quarter passenger and cargo results were the highest in its history.
