Travel and Tourism

Interview: Gordon Ramsay
Internationally renowned UK chef Gordon Ramsay opened Verre, his first overseas restaurant, at the business-oriented Hilton Dubai Creek in 2001. Since then the explosion of Dubai as a world business hub has helped the restaurant's success. The experience of the last three years has given Ramsay a unique insight into the demands of Arab executives compared to their Western counterparts.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 01 - 2004 at 11:14

Insight: Regional Aviation
The Middle East Aviation Industry has seen several new entrants in the market, most recently Air Arabia. Gulf Air also launched a dedicated all-economy regional carrier last year, Gulf Traveller, which has enjoyed huge success. President and Chief Executive James Hogan gives his insight into what will make new players succeed or fail.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 10 - 2004 at 09:29

Interview: Fujairah Tourism Board
One plan to increase tourism in Fujairah is by encouraging visitors to neighbouring emirates to include the East coast in their tour itinerary. Ghafour Behrozian, Managing Director, Fujairah Trade Centre, believes Fujairah's natural beauty speaks for itself.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 08 - 2004 at 17:16

Interview: Le Meridien Al Aqah
Fujairah's newest hotel, the five star Meridien Al Aqah, enjoyed 100% occupancy over Eid. Beaches attracted hordes of visitors, with many also taking in archaeological sites, mountains and mineral springs. Hotel managers are working with tourism officials to help develop the Emirate further.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 08 - 2004 at 09:25

Where the Mountains meet the Sea
Fujairah lies on the East cost of the UAE, a place rich in history, wildlife and spectacular scenery. Tourism chiefs want to develop the Emirate as a destination for leisure and business visitors, while preserving the natural beauty of the environment.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, February 07 - 2004 at 01:34

2004 Forecast: Lufthansa ME
Lufthansa enjoyed a 25% growth in passenger numbers in 2003, despite the US-led war on Iraq and SARS, and expects even higher growth next year. Uwe Wriedt, General Manager, Lufthansa Gulf, says following on the success of the new Dubai-Munich flight, new destinations could be added.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 22 - 2003 at 07:54

2004 Forecast: Boeing Middle East
2003 has been a difficult year for Boeing, with the Middle East no exception. Middle East VP John Craig says the company is committed to strengthening partnerships and developing the technology sector in the region. He says Boeing is optimistic that 2004 will see a turnaround.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, December 17 - 2003 at 11:07

2004 Forecast: IFA Hotels & Resorts
IFA Hotels & Resorts have invested more than a billion dollars in the Middle East, Europe and North Africa in new property developments. President James Wilson says the company is bullish about prospects for 2004, particularly in Dubai due to government initiatives.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 15 - 2003 at 10:27