Travel and Tourism

Gulf Air on track to recover
Despite SARS and regional instability with the US-led war on Iraq, Gulf Air is on track with targets set for the first year of its three year recovery plan. The airline plans to launch new international destinations, and is looking at major expansion in its regional fleet. Gulf Air executives also say they will consider privatising the airline once it is profitable.
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Bahrain: Saturday, December 06 - 2003 at 20:42

Australia: Culture and Adventure
Around 50,000 visitors from the Middle East visit Australia every year, predominantly for a holiday or to visit friends and family. The Arab tourism market is seen as a lucrative one, due to high spend and relatively long lengths of stay, averaging 32 nights per person. With airlines such as Gulf Air launching new flights from the Middle East, and other carriers increasing capacity, Australian tourism operators hope visitor numbers will increase.
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Thursday, December 04 - 2003 at 11:11

John Butler, VP Sales, Gulf Air
Gulf Air has put customer service in the spotlight with innovative services such as an in-flight chef for first class passengers, and a Sky Nanny for children up to 12 years old. VP for Sales and Marketing, John Butler, says the services have been a success, with Gulf Air enjoying strong load factors on all its new routes.
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Bahrain: Wednesday, December 03 - 2003 at 10:06

James Hogan, CEO, Gulf Air
Gulf Air has renewed daily flights from Athens to Sydney, via Bahrain, in a codeshare with Olympic Airlines. It's a sign that despite SARS and the US-led war on Iraq, the airline's three year recovery plan is on track. The flight also represents a return to home turf for President and CEO James Hogan.
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Bahrain: Monday, December 01 - 2003 at 11:21

Execujet takes flight
Executive jet company Execujet is expanding its fleet with two new aircraft - the Bombardier Global Express and the Pilatus PC-12. The company is responding to growing demand for more flexible flight options in the Middle East.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 16 - 2003 at 09:56

Mary Poppins Takes Flight
Parents travelling with children on Gulf Air will enjoy more peace, due to a world first scheme to introduce 'Sky Nannies' on routes between Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and London. Every Sky Nanny is a fully qualified member of the crew, specialised in caring for children up to 12 years old.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, November 08 - 2003 at 11:47

Interview: Uwe Wriedt, GM, Lufthansa
With growing tourism and commercial links between the UAE and Germany, Lufthansa has begun daily flights to Munich, in the southern German province of Bavaria. Lufthansa's General Manager and Director for the Gulf, Iran and Pakistan, Uwe Wriedt, says the key focus is business passengers.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 05 - 2003 at 21:22

The Beauty of Bavaria
With winter and summer tourism, and a brand new airport terminal, the German city of Munich is increasingly becoming a hub for international visitors. It's popular with Middle Eastern visitors, with many Arabs buying residential property around Bavaria.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 04 - 2003 at 10:41