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Etihad’s eco-friendly milestone: CO2 emissions down by 26 percent
In a significant leap towards a greener future, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, reported a 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) in 2022, as revealed in its annual sustainability report. This…
Gaya Tumuli recommended for inclusion on UNESCO world heritage list
The Gaya Tumuli, a collection of seven tomb clusters representing Korea's ancient Gaya confederacy, has received a recommendation for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on…
Arabian Travel Market 2023 kicks off in Dubai with a focus on sustainable tourism
Dubai was abuzz with excitement as His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, officially opened the 30th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on May 1st, 2023.…
UNWTO and GTEF strengthen partnership to unlock tourism potential
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF) have announced their intentions to strengthen their collaboration in a joint effort to promote closer ties between governments and the tourism…
Tunisia tourism records 64 percent YoY increase in Q1 2023
According to recent data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), the country's cumulative tourist revenues exceeded the 1 billion-dinar mark in the first quarter of 2023. This represents a remarkable increase of 64% compared to the…
Kolkata is now served daily by Etihad Airways
A flight operated by Etihad Airways touched down last night in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state in eastern India. With seven weekly nonstop services, the airline once again connects Kolkata with the world through Abu Dhabi, making…
Dubai airline flydubai announces AED1.2 billion profit for 2022
For the year ending on 31st December 2022, flydubai's historic profits were AED1.2 billion (US$327 million), a 43% increase from 2021. AED9.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) was the carrier's total annual revenue in 2022, up 72% from AED5.3…
Dubai Holding acquires full control of the Westin Paris – Vendome
A global investment company with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding, announced today that it has acquired Henderson Park's stake in The Westin Paris - Vendome. In Paris, France, the hotel is one of the most valuable real estate…
Net profit at Air Arabia increased by 70 percent in 2022
As the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia (PJSC) announced historic financial results on December 31, 2022. As the airline continued to grow, the airline achieved extraordinary financial…
Etihad flight to connect Abu Dhabi and Lisbon on 2 July 2023
In July 2023, Etihad Airways will introduce a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, which will be effective from 2nd July. Abu Dhabi will be connected to Portugal's capital city with three weekly flights scheduled on Tuesdays,…