Travel and Tourism

Saudi opening up to tourists
Saudi Arabia, a World Travel Awards winner, is continuing its plans to develop tourism in the Kingdom, with the traditional emphasis on religious tourism expanding to historic and leisure tourism. Abdul Aziz bin Fahad bin Abdulla, Dep Sec Gen, Saudi Tourism, says the Kingdom is trying to welcome more inbound tourists, including women, with visas available through Saudi Airlines.
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Saudi Arabia: Sunday, May 15 - 2005 at 09:38

Gulf Air increased premium load
Gulf Air used ATM2005 to showcase its new first and business class seats, which it says have led to increased passenger load since their introduction. John Butler, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Gulf Air, says the World Travel Awards won by the airline are an acknowledgement of its improved services and customer satisfaction.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 12 - 2005 at 07:33

Arabs Down Under
Arrivals from Gulf countries to Australia were up 26 per cent in 2004, compared to 2003. Lynne Hocking, international marketing relations manager, Tourism Australia says the increase is expected to continue, with strong growth also taking place in educational links and tourism between Australia and the Middle East.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 11 - 2005 at 10:29

Foreign airlines court Dubai
The expansion of Dubai Airport is due for completion in 2006, with the first phase of Jebel Ali airport opening in 2007, according to Anita Mehra Homayoun, Marketing Director, Dubai Civil Aviation. Dubai Airport was voted the Middle East's leading airport in the World Travel Awards 2005, and is seeing strong interest from international airlines wanting to operate there.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 10 - 2005 at 06:25

Emirates ever expanding
In challenging times, an airline needs to expand rather than retreat, according to Ghaith Al Ghaith, Exec VP Commercial Operations, Emirates. Al Ghaith says that Emirates' World Travel Award-winning first class cabin has doubled seat load on New York flights.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 05 - 2005 at 11:44

Staff secret to success
Staff selection and training is critical to the success of a hotel, according to managers at Dubai's Le Royal Meridien. The World Travel Award-winning hotel enjoys strong repeat trade, with some guests returning up to five times a year for holidays.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 05 - 2005 at 10:29

Grosvenor goes for gold
Attention to detail and flawless service is what helps a hotel thrive amid fierce competition, according to Pam Wilby, General Manager, Grosvenor House. Wilby says the hotel's nomination for a World Travel Award is very encouraging.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 05 - 2005 at 09:22

Etihad soaring ahead
The Middle East aviation market still has plenty of room for growth and consolidation is not likely at this stage, according to Ian Ferguson Brown, Marketing Director, Etihad. Ferguson Brown says Etihad's newness gives it an advantage, as it has a brand new fleet and no legacy systems to support.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 04 - 2005 at 10:20