(IN SHORT) Emirates has announced plans to introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on additional daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh, making Riyadh the first Middle Eastern and GCC city served entirely by these modernized aircraft. The new services will begin on 30 March 2025 for flights EK815 and EK816, with a third service commencing on 7… Read the full press release
Emirates becomes first Middle Eastern carrier to operate daily to Shenzhen from 1 July, extending its presence to four Chinese mainland gateways including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou New linked service between Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok offers multiple, convenient weekly services to both leisure destinations (IN SHORT) Emirates is expanding its network in Asia… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) flydubai has partnered with Ultramain Systems to integrate the ULTRAMAIN ELB (Electronic Logbook) solution, which will replace manual paper logbooks with real-time digital tracking. This partnership reflects flydubai’s commitment to adopting digital innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, and collaboration. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, serving over 125 destinations worldwide…. Read the full press release
The House of Astor welcomes Ginori 1735 as part of a worldwide luxury partnership at select St. Regis properties around the world (IN SHORT) The St. Regis Downtown Dubai has introduced the Ginori Terrace, an Italian-inspired dining experience, in partnership with Ginori 1735. The collaboration merges luxurious design with Italian culinary traditions, offering an exceptional… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates is expanding its flight services to Madagascar, increasing its frequency from four to six weekly flights starting on 2 April 2025. This expansion follows the successful launch of the route in September 2024 and is aimed at boosting tourism and enhancing connectivity between Dubai and Antananarivo. The airline’s increased services will offer… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates will increase its flights between Dubai and Madagascar, from four to six weekly services starting April 2025, to meet growing demand and support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions. The expanded schedule offers better connectivity for travelers from various parts of the world, including North America and Europe, while also promoting the island’s unique attractions…. Read the full press release
Retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft debuts on Dubai-Melbourne route from 30 March 2025 Latest development means all Melbourne services offer airline’s latest generation products Airline restores pre-pandemic capacity and offers an unbeatable schedule of 77 weekly services between Dubai and Australia with the resumption of second daily Perth service on 1 December (IN SHORT) Emirates is… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates will begin operating its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting 3 January 2025, making Vienna the fourth European city to receive the enhanced aircraft. The Boeing 777 features Premium Economy, Business, and First Class with upgraded interiors and advanced amenities. Emirates has already rolled out 10 of… Read the full press release
Advanced warehouse to further enhance Dubai’s position as a leading global logistics hub Expansion represents an investment of AED 100 million (US$ 27 million) Facility designed with laser focus on sustainability (IN SHORT) dnata Logistics has begun construction on a new 57,000m² warehouse in Dubai South, representing a significant AED 100 million (US$ 27 million)… Read the full press release
NBA Legend James Worthy brought the NBA Cup trophy to tip off Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today Basketball clinic held to nurture the spirit of sportsmanship amongst youth of Al Nasr Club (IN SHORT) Emirates Airline & Group Chairman His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum welcomed NBA legend James Worthy to… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The Best Chef Awards debuted in Dubai, honoring culinary excellence and innovation. Among the awardees was Chef Pedro Pena Bastos of CURA in Lisbon, who received the prestigious Two-Knives Award. The event, gathering over 800 professionals, showcased emerging trends in gastronomy and emphasized collaboration and creativity in shaping the future of food. (PRESS… Read the full press release
Enjoy some winter sun and use your Emirates boarding pass to unlock five months of exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE (IN SHORT) Emirates has relaunched the My Emirates Pass, offering travelers exclusive discounts and benefits across Dubai and the UAE from November 2024 through March 2025. Passengers can use… Read the full press release
Sofitel is thrilled to announce a key milestone as part of its strategic growth plan with the signing of its first branded residences in the United Arab Emirates: Sofitel Residences Downtown Dubai. Combining the luxurious service of a 5-star hotel with the comfort of home, this development introduces 70 exceptional residences, offering a private haven… Read the full press release
A landmark addition to the Dubai Marina Skyline, the 80-plus storey luxurious hotel with over 1000 keys is set to open its doors in 2025 (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with The First Group to bring Ciel, set to be the world’s tallest all-hotel tower, into its Vignette Collection. Scheduled to open… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates celebrates one year since launching its Premium Economy product on the Singapore-Dubai route, having served 26,000 passengers on nearly 730 A380 flights. Popular among families and solo travelers, the Premium Economy cabin offers enhanced comfort with spacious seating, amenities like in-seat charging, and exclusive beverage options. Emirates plans to continue expanding this… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates takes a significant stride towards inclusive travel by obtaining the Certified Autism Center™ Designation for all its Dubai Check-In facilities, including Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store in DIFC, Emirates Cruise Check In at Port Rashid and Dubai Harbour, and Emirates City Check-In Ajman, in addition to the hub at Terminal 3… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Six Senses, in partnership with Select Group, announces the launch of Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, following the success of their previous project, Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai. The new development aims to revolutionize healthy living by seamlessly integrating wellness-centric infrastructure and amenities into its design, making it the world’s tallest residential… Read the full press release
Partnership underscores power of bringing together seamless sea-air experience Plans to explore deeper alignment and leverage operational synergies to further bolster cruise demand to Dubai (IN SHORT) Emirates has renewed its partnership with TUI Cruises for the upcoming two cruise seasons, solidifying Dubai’s position as a premier cruise destination. Signed during ITB Berlin, the partnership… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates and AIDA Cruises have extended their partnership for an additional two seasons, solidifying Dubai’s status as a leading maritime tourism hub. Signed during ITB Berlin, the renewed collaboration aims to enhance Dubai’s cruise capacity and strengthen its position as a key destination for winter cruising. The partnership will focus on joint marketing… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates Airlines has reached a significant milestone in its operations in the Czech Republic by transporting three million passengers between Prague and Dubai since 2010. The airline marked this achievement by surprising its three millionth passenger, who was traveling to Sydney via Dubai, with a complimentary upgrade to Business Class for the entire… Read the full press release
Emirates now offers two Premium Economy services from Melbourne, alongside two from Sydney, placing Australia at the forefront of the airline’s multi-billion dollar aircraft retrofit programme (IN SHORT) Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the introduction of an additional Premium Economy service on its Melbourne to Dubai route, starting from February 1, 2024…. Read the full press release
Airline deploys additional daily service to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to meet travel demand and improve connectivity to its network Emirates to boost capacity on busy route with five weekly flights via EK247 and EK248 (IN SHORT) Emirates Airlines has announced plans to introduce a fifth weekly flight on its Dubai – Rio… Read the full press release
Agadir joins British Airways’ short-haul network from London Gatwick (IN SHORT) In an effort to enhance its route network, British Airways is set to introduce several exciting additions. The airline is returning to Agadir, Morocco, offering a four-times weekly service from London Gatwick starting March 31, 2024, after more than a decade’s absence. Additionally, British… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The World Travel Awards has announced that it will host its Grand Final 2023 at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab. This event marks the culmination of the 30th anniversary celebration of rewarding excellence in the travel industry. The ceremony, scheduled for December 1, 2023, will feature the winners of the prestigious World categories,… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates is set to celebrate Thanksgiving with special menus on its flights from Dubai to the USA and within its airport lounges. From November 23 to 30, passengers on these routes can savor traditional Thanksgiving dishes, with elevated options for First Class travelers. First Class passengers can indulge in sweet potato soup with… Read the full press release
Eve continues to expand its global vertiport customer base (IN SHORT) Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Swedish-based vertiport developer Kookiejar have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the deployment of Eve’s Urban ATM (Air Traffic Management) system to support vertiport operations in Dubai. This marks Eve’s first Urban ATM agreement in Dubai and adds… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates has commenced the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Shell Aviation for its flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Shell has provided 315,000 gallons of blended SAF to Emirates, enabling the airline to power several flights using this eco-friendly fuel. The blended SAF consists of a 40% neat SAF… Read the full press release
The new hotel will be IHG’s first Vignette Collection on the World Islands with signing of Marbella Resort. (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai, in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group. The Marbella Resort Hotel,… Read the full press release
Head down to the stadium for a family-friendly day out with world-class sport, live music and entertainment Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sevens Stadium is gearing up for a busy October, hosting family-friendly festivals and world-class sports. In the lead up to the Emirates Dubai 7s, the Sevens Stadium will host… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel, tourism and hospitality brands in the Middle East have been unveiled at a blockbuster gala ceremony at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai. Tourism royalty convened at Dubai’s hottest new resort for a spectacular evening to celebrate the winners of World Travel Awards 2023. Big winners… Read the full press release