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UAE's first Waldorf Astoria to open in 2013
The first Waldorf Astoria in the UAE will open in the first quarter of 2013 in Ras Al Khaimah, the project's developer has announced.
Gulf carriers lead air services push to Iraq
Qatar Airways has become the latest Gulf carrier to add or expand service to Iraq as demand for travel rises to the war-torn country as it rebuilds its infrastructure.
Dubai International Airport targets 90m passengers by 2018
Dubai's advanced infrastructure and high-level of connectivity should help the emirate edge the competition as it steps up its bid to become the world's largest international air hub by 2018, according to the president of Emirates airline Tim Clark.
Cruise sector boosts Dubai tourism
With the cruise sector continuing to play a larger role in Dubai's tourism industry, the emirate recently welcomed the second largest cruise ship ever to come to the UAE.
Emirates sees profits fall 72% as high fuel costs hit bottom line
Despite a number of challenges, Dubai-based Emirates Airlines still managed to post a $409m profit in 2011, marking its 24th consecutive year in the black.
Qatar's preparations for World Cup 2022 gather steam
Qatar's efforts to bolster its hotel and transportation infrastructure in preparation for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022 have gained pace in recent weeks as several new hotels were opened and new details emerged about the opening of the country's new airport.
Starwood to open 40 hotels in Mena in next 5 years
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to open 40 new hotels in the Middle East and North Africa region over the next five years. With an existing portfolio of nearly 70 hotels in the region, the new pipeline represents an increase of nearly 60%.
Etihad further slashes orders for A350-1000s
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has cancelled another seven Airbus A350-1000 aircraft worth about $2.2bn at current list prices, according to new figures released by Airbus.
Gulf carriers in push to tap US market
Gulf airlines are increasingly looking to tap the lucrative US market as they continue to add more long-haul aircraft to their fleets.
Hotel operators target Saudi Arabia for growth
A growing number of hotel operators are looking to capture a larger slice of the hospitality market in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom steps up its efforts to attract more domestic and religious tourists.
Etihad buys 3% stake in Aer Lingus
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has taken another step to widen its foothold in the European market by buying a near 3% stake in Dublin-based carrier Aer Lingus.
United Airlines launches daily Washington-Doha flights
United Airlines has announced that it has launched daily flights from its Washington hub to Doha via Dubai, the airline said in a statement.
Middle East hotel sector sees varied recovery since Arab Spring
While the Middle East hotel market has begun to stabilise since the political unrest in the first half of 2011, growth in the hospitality sectors among the different countries in the region will be mixed this year, according to speakers at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference.
Mideast airlines recover from Arab Spring, but challenges remain
The Middle East's aviation industry has weathered the ill-effects from the Arab Spring, but the sector's recovery is fragile and it faces challenges on several fronts, said Tony Tyler, director-general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Qatar Airways CEO slams EU carbon tax scheme
The CEO of Qatar Airways said Middle East carriers will be hit hardest by the European Union's new emission trading scheme (ETS), which he referred to as an 'unnecessary' tax.
