Travel and Tourism

Hotel in the sky
Gulf Air used extensive passenger research to create its new first and business class cabins. Shane O'Hare, Head of Marketing, Gulf Air, says a growing number of executives go straight to the office for a day of work after a night flight, so a proper sleep is critical, as well as services such as showers and shirt-laundering.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 03 - 2005 at 09:38

Sky-high luxury
Landor created the new first and business class cabins being installed in Gulf Air's Airbus A330s. John Brash, Creative Director, Landor Dubai, says as well as comfort, a high level of technology is involved, with more enhancements still to come over the next few months, such as on-demand entertainment.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 31 - 2005 at 09:05

Dramatic growth for Dubai aviation
With Dubai International Airport expanding fourfold, and a new airport under construction at Jebel Ali, the emirate's passenger capacity could reach 200 million, more than the combined total Europe's four biggest airports. Anita Mehra Homayoun, Director Marketing, Dubai Civil Aviation, looks at the prospects for Dubai as the regional aviation industry grows at a rapid pace.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 23 - 2005 at 08:50

Lufthansa Technik ME office
Lufthansa Technik is opening up its first office in the Middle East, in Dubai. August Henningsen, Chairman & CEO, Lufthansa Technik, says the company is in talks with several regional airlines, including Emirates, for maintenance of aircraft including the new Airbus A380s.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 20 - 2005 at 10:17

Beauty by the beach
The Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi is one of two new five-star hotels set to be managed by Danat Hotels & Resorts, a division of the Abu Dhabi-based National Corporation for Tourism & hotels. Abdulla Al Romaithi, Managing Director, NCT&H, looks at what Abu Dhabi emirate has to offer tourists.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 19 - 2004 at 10:06

Meeting at Hilton
Increasing globalisation means that businesspeople need to be able to hold meetings round-the-clock, as well as use services such as videoconferencing. Hilton International has introduced a range of packages tailored to different corporate occasions, from VIP meetings to brainstorming sessions. Guy Epsom, Regional Director Sales & Marketing, explains the 'Let's Meet' strategy.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 21 - 2004 at 09:40

Gulf Air races ahead
Gulf Air's sponsorship of the 2005 Bahrain Grand Prix will expose its brand to a worldwide audience of 350 million people. James Hogan, President & CEO Gulf, Air, says the strength of Grand Prix is its broad appeal across a wide demographic. Hogan believes world class events like the Grand Prix also help improve the region's security image.
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Bahrain: Sunday, October 17 - 2004 at 09:25

Flying through stormy skies
Soaring oil prices and cut-throat regional competition have created a considerably challenging environment for Middle East aviation. James Hogan, President and CEO of Gulf Air, looks at the airline's continued progress despite the setbacks, and reveals his strategy to give Gulf Air the edge over its competitors.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 09 - 2004 at 09:10