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Global standards driving Middle East airlines success

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt and adhere to global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the global air...

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Asia dominates global travel and tourism market

Asia is poised to become a global travel and tourism leader, according to new findings in The World Travel Market Industry Report 2013Follow on Twitter @DubaiChronicle

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19th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival to kick off January 2

• International entertainment and shopping extravaganza to further enhance Dubai’s position as a family tourism destination • Between 1996 -2012, DSF attracted around 47 million visitors that pumped...

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Middle East’s Travel and Tourism Market Trends – Low-cost Meets Luxury

There was a visible recovery in travel and tourism across the Middle East in 2012. The increase in the number of inbound trips, despite the ongoing unrest, reached 4.3%. This year is likely to enjoy...

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Top Travel Trends in 2014

Over the next one year and beyond, we will witness some new and rising trends in the travel industry. The majority of them will stir the tourism sector with a full power and are likely to stay hot for...

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India is Abu Dhabi’s largest overseas source market for hotel guests

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA) will roll out its biggest roadshow in India to attract a larger number of tourists to Abu Dhabi in the coming year. India is Abu Dhabi’s largest overseas...

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Where tourism exists, there is recovery

“International tourism continues to grow above expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation, GDP and the balance of...

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Top Predictions for 2014 Luxury Travel

Global travel trends will be mainly influenced by travelers who share their experiences on various social media websites in 2014. Luxury travel will make no exception. However, this field in the sector...

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1500 medical tourists seek treatment through Dubai every day

Emirates Airlines is said to fly in 1,500 medical tourists daily to Dubai airport before they take onward flights to destinations such as India, Thailand, Malaysia or Singapore. If Dubai can tap a...

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2014 will be even greater for UAE Tourism

Tourism in the United Arab Emirates is growing stronger and the next year it is expected to flourish due to the sustained growth and the general positive image of Dubai. 2013 was a year of new hotel...

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#MyDubai Initiative to Hold an E-Museum

Last week, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing launched the #MyDubai project, aimed to creating the world’s first “autobiography of a city” through social media. After receiving more...

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Dubai listed in ‘52 Top Places to Go in 2014’

Dubai has been named one of the ‘52 Top Places to Go in 2014’ by the New York Times. The city has been ranked 23rd in the list and is selected amongst other destinations including Seychelles, Cape Town...

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Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Trade Marketing set up

A new body, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) was established in Dubai on 26th of January. The new Corporation is an affiliate of the Dubai Government s Department of Tourism...

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World Expo 2020 plans for new roads and schools unveiled

Dubai Chronicle reported that Dubai is planning to invest $8.8 billion in the development of new projects ahead of the World Expo 2020 and a big part of that will go for the construction of new hotels....

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Dubai tourists to face extra fee from March 31

Visitors to Dubai will face an additional ‘tourism’ charge from March 31, which will be used to support the promotion of the emirate, official news agency reported. Dubai’s crown prince and chairman of...

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2013 Most Visited Attraction in Dubai Announced

Burj Khalifa is not only the tallest tower in the world, but it is also the most popular among tourists attraction in Dubai. The massive building was visited by a record number of visitors last year –...

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Abu Dhabi Attracted a Record Number of Tourists in 2013

2013 was an excellent year for tourism in Abu Dhabi, with more than 2.8 million tourists that visited the emirate throughout the year. These numbers exceeded the expectations of a maximum 2.5 million,...

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UAE’s travel and tourism sector aims for a strong growth short term

UAE’s travel and tourism sector reported strong performance in 2013, according to the Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism 2014 Report published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). In...

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Dubai Plans to Welcome a Million Cruise Tourists by 2020

Dubai is known as the Middle East’s cruise hub. Over the last decade, the emirate’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has been promoting the city’s cruise tourism and efforts in this...

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Dubai’s “Tourism Dirham” launches today, but some are not very happy

The new fee, the so-called “tourism dirham”, which was announced by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in January officially launches today, 31st March. It is introduced in...

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