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Round-the-clock valet parking at Media One Hotel

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:41:00 GMT

Service is free for in-house guests, those attending a meeting on the conference floor and for diners who spend a minimum AED75 in any of the hotel's F&B outlets

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Jumeirah Creekside turns up cookery class heat

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Signature Blue Flame restaurant will have dedicated facility where guests can learn how to cook every night of the week, as Jumeirah's new art-lifestyle hotel in central Dubai gears up for July soft opening

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Etihad and Safi Airways form codeshare

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:23:00 GMT

The agreement, which swung into effect on Friday, provides Etihad with better access to Kabul and Afghan travellers easier access to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s network of 86 destinations

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First look: Meliá Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:08:00 GMT

Spanish group's first Middle Eastern property contains novel designs and two culinary showcases

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ADNEC launches smartphone apps

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:07:00 GMT

New apps, available for 3G–enabled smartphones, feature an easy-to-use calendar and option of receiving news feed updates

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Ritz-Carlton Dubai targets new year extension opening and refurb

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:01:00 GMT

New 150-room extension to feature novel F&B concepts and work on refurbishing existing hotel will take around nine months “or a maximum 12”

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Fairmont partners with Troon Golf in UAE

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:31:00 GMT

Tee times at Troon Golf courses can now be directly booked through Fairmont Dubai and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, President Club members can have free use of TaylorMade clubs and the Abu Dhabi property is introducing a 'Tea in and Tee Off' package

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All play and work

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:28:00 GMT

Mark Atkinson picks his top 10 Middle East resorts that have successfully blended leisure and business

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The interview: Roeland Vos

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:40:00 GMT

Starwood's President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, heaps praise on new St. Regis Middle East properties, reflects on new Dubai deals and outlines how renovations of old properties will be as important as new openings

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Jet Airways adding fourth Dubai-Mumbai service

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:24:00 GMT

New flights from May 18 will help connecting passengers flying in from tier II and III Indian cities, and follows increased business traffic flows to and from Dubai

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Al Habtoor Group acquires Le Méridien Budapest

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:04:00 GMT

After Al Habtoor's tie-up with Starwood in Dubai, the relationship extends into Europe with the group acquiring the five-star landmark property in the heart of Hungary's capital

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Aloft Dubai remains in Starwood's sights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:04:00 GMT

After announcing a new Aloft in Sharjah, Roeland Vos, Starwood President, Europe, Africa and Middle East, says Dubai is one of the markets it would expect to grow

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Etihad and Royal Air Maroc seal FFP deal

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:57:00 GMT

Etihad Guest members can earn and redeem miles when flying on Royal Air Maroc's network across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and US while members of the Safar FFP can earn and redeem Flyer Miles on Etihad flights

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Ti'me Hotels to manage Luxor boutique hotel

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 06 May 2012 06:25:00 GMT

Ti'me Hotels will add 82 rooms to the Tuthotel, taking the hotel's inventory to 161 rooms, in order to bring it into line with four-star international standards

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Gary Rhodes eyes Doha opportunities

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:29:00 GMT

Popular British chef says he would "love to take Gordon on" in Qatar, as Gordon Ramsay Doha prepares to open at the new St. Regis

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Soft opening for Meliá Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:16:00 GMT

The 164-room centrally located hotel features Titanic by Marco Pierre White and signature Indian restaurant from Sanjeev Kapoor

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Ocean View Hotel Dubai opening late 2012

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:22:00 GMT

New 341-room property from Jebel Ali International Hotels will be the city's first four-star beach hotel

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Wholescale refurb for Dusit Thani Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:23:00 GMT

Rooms will take on a "modern and light" feel, with work due to be completed by the end of September

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Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara opening June 1

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:26:00 GMT

New five-level hotel in Abu Dhabi comprises 222 rooms and suites and features bold Arabian designs in its archways, mosaics and timber as well as subtle touches of 18-carat gold

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British Airways upgrades Dubai lounge

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:38:00 GMT

Novel lighting has been installed alongside a new menu and improved F&B facilities

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Pullman Deira City Centre Dubai targets October opening

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:15:00 GMT

General manager Laurent Noury gave Business Traveller Middle East an exclusive tour of the centrally located property this week

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ExecuJet Middle East introduces VIP Embraer Lineage

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:46:00 GMT

The 19-seat aircraft, available for third party charter, features a cabin space at least double that of a traditional business jet

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Sporty new look for Meydan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:18:00 GMT

Renowned venue associated with racing launches The Track pay-and-play golf course and unveils Qube sports bar

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Hotel check: Le Méridien Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:51:00 GMT

Dubai, UAE

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GHM expanding in UAE, China, India and Switzerland

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Luxury resort group inks deal for new Chedi resort at Khorfakkan and announces new hotel brand in China, Ahn Luh, as it spreads its wings beyond south-east Asia

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HMH entering Iraq with Coral Hotel Baghdad

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:48:00 GMT

Hospitality Management Holdings will be promoting its 16-strong pipeline of new hotels at ATM in May

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UAE 'needs broader hotel mix'

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:24:00 GMT

MCI Group regional director calls on UAE to develop a broader range of hotels to cater for large-scale associations and conventions

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Rotana targets Abu Dhabi, Dubai and India

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:00 GMT

Mid-market Centro hotel will open on the doorsteps of ADNEC in July, which will be followed by two more hotels in Dubai and new push into India

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Al Raha Beach Hotel extension opening April

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:34:00 GMT

The AED200 million expansion sees a new 144-room wing, exclusive executive floor with private lounge and renovated beach spanning 900 metres

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Hues Hotel officially opens in Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:31:00 GMT

Colourful boutique property overlooking Deira Corniche contains five room categories

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Second Rotana opening in Al Ain

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:02:00 GMT

The 250-room hotel, adjoining the Wahat Hili Mall, will contain rooms spread over six floors, as well as six conference rooms and business amenities

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MMA Airlines targets May launch

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:12:00 GMT

New LCC will enter crowded UAE market, targeting routes to the Subcontinent

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Two hotels for Dubai cultural hub

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:29:00 GMT

An opera house and modern art museum also form part of the future plans for Downtown Dubai

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Jumeirah Restaurants hungry for expansion

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:30:00 GMT

As a second Rivington Grill opens in Dubai, plans are afoot to roll out Noodle House "in a major European country" soon and a new venue opens in Bahrain next month

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First look: Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:31:00 GMT

Five-star brand makes artistic arrival in the UAE capital

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Etihad adding four Cairo flights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:17:00 GMT

Airline anticipates rising demand from government officials and business travellers, with new A320 services starting June

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Air Seychelles records first Abu Dhabi flight

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:28:00 GMT

The launch follows Etihad taking a 40% stake in the carrier in January

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Emirates raising Rome to triple daily

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:06:00 GMT

New early morning flight from October will be operated by a three-class A330-200

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UAE-Canada aviation relations thaw

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:48:00 GMT

Positive mood surrounds visit of key UAE aviation officials to Ottawa on Monday, but no concrete developments have materialised over landing rights

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First look: St Regis Abu Dhabi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:16:00 GMT

Work on the city's second St Regis is due to finish by May but its opening is being put on hold until mid-August

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Hotel check: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Top-to-toe review of Jumeirah's first hotel in Abu Dhabi

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Open a new chapter

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:34:00 GMT

Nick Rice takes a guide to Buenos Aires via the city's most celebrated son – the literary genius, Jorge Luis Borges

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Hotel check: Hyatt Capital Gate

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Business Traveller Middle East checks out the 'leaning tower of Abu Dhabi', where Hyatt's first independently branded property outside the US is located

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Etihad-Hainan codeshare takes off

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:27:00 GMT

Hainan Airlines now places its HU code on Etihad-operated flights between Abu Dhabi and Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai, while the agreement enables the Chinese carrier to develop in the Middle East and Africa

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Etihad starts Shanghai flights and increases premium baggage allowances

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:42:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi carrier is operating five-a-week flights to the Chinese city on A330-200 aircraft and increasing baggage allowances for premium travellers by 10kg

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Ti'me Hotels unveils six properties

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:24:00 GMT

Time Oak Hotel & Suites in Al Barsha and Time Grand Plaza Hotel in Al Qusais are joined by the Opal, Topaz and Crystal Hotel Apartments in Dubai, and Ruby Hotel Apartments in Sharjah

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Ballyfin targets Gulf MICE business

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:22:00 GMT

Middle East now on luxury country retreat's radar following the recent launch of Emirates' Dublin flights

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Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche opening March 15

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:35:00 GMT

Online bookings now in the system for stays at 282-room hotel on the city's Corniche

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Carlton Tower Hotel Dubai completes refurb

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:39:00 GMT

Beige tones have been added "to bring the warmth of the desert" into the rooms, and thick carpets used to replicate the feeling of sand beneath the feet

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ADNEC launches ICC Abu Dhabi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:55:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi Hall rebrand aims to raise the UAE capital's positioning as a destination for large-scale international conventions and association events

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Ground broken on Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:35:00 GMT

Located opposite Etihad Terminal 3, the 300-room hotel aims to open mid-March next year and will target the budget transit business traveller

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Etihad imposes $3 ETS surcharge

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:16:00 GMT

Airline says fare increases on flights in and out of Europe from March 1 will offset costs imposed by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme

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JW Marriott Marquis Dubai looks to scale heights with Emirates

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT

Tallest stand-alone hotel will be looking to leverage global benefits with owner

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Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi faces redevelopment choices

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:07:00 GMT

A decision on whether to do a phased renovation over the next two years, or all remaining 15 floors this year, will be made shortly

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Etihad reports net profit of $14 million

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:54:00 GMT

Airline comfortably beats its break even target and records a 36% jump in revenues to $4.1 billion

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Etihad and Air Berlin up capacity

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:05:00 GMT

Air Berlin will operate three daily services to Abu Dhabi from March 25 and Etihad's Düsseldorf service will increase to daily, and a third daily Abu Dhabi-Bangkok service will be introduced, from April 15

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Media One Hotel unveils HIP BIZ rooms

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:52:00 GMT

New category targets value added-conscious business travellers with range of F&B and business services bundled in

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Emirates launches Dallas services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:28:00 GMT

Return flight will mark the first direct commercial flight to the Middle East in Dallas Fort Worth's history

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Abu Dhabi receives Midfield Terminal Complex go ahead

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:57:00 GMT

Following Executive Council approval, the Midfield Terminal Building, designed to handle up to 30 million passengers per year, aims to go live in the first half of 2017

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Accor opens first Mercure in Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:55:00 GMT

The 184-room property, close to Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Beach road, has opened under a franchise agreement

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Etihad introduces free 96-hour UAE visas

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:38:00 GMT

Visas open to ciitizens from 25 countries transiting through the UAE and offered in co-operation with Radisson Blu hotel on Yas Island

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Tried & tested: Yas Viceroy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:20:00 GMT

Business Traveller Middle East makes a pit stop at Viceroy's first hotel in the Middle East

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Corp Executive Hotel Apartments launches online package

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:23:00 GMT

Website promotion running at Al Barsha Dubai property includes free internet, car rental and lunches

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St Ermin's Hotel owner scouts UAE

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:54:00 GMT

As Jon Cummins explores independent luxury opportunities in the emirates, travelling corporates are told it will be 'business as usual' in London outside the non-peak weeks this summer

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Cristal prepares for Levant expansion

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:57:00 GMT

Operator targets opportunities in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan

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Cycle to and from Dubai Metro

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:40:00 GMT

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out 3,000 bike stands besides Metro stations in the first quarter

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Emirates prepares for Dallas

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:49:00 GMT

Gala dinner held at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium ahead of daily flights starting from Dubai on February 2

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Tried and tested: Hakkasan Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:20:00 GMT

Dubai, UAE

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Dubai World Trade Centre gears up for 2012

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:19:00 GMT

Up to 5,000 exhibiting companies and 135,000 trade visitors are expected to attend shows in January

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Seawings spreads its wings to Abu Dhabi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:56:00 GMT

While popular with tourists, Seawings is increasingly targeting MICE and corporate groups

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QE2 to be revived as MICE venue

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:17:00 GMT

Iconic liner will see out her days as a conference and events venue in Dubai

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First look: St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:50:00 GMT

Business Traveller takes a look around the first property by Starwood's luxury St Regis brand in the Gulf region

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Royal Jordanian adds two weekly flights between Amman and Abu Dhabi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:06:00 GMT

New services introduced to accommodate growing demand for weekend city breaks, and make timings more flexible for executives travelling in the day

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Jumeirah Creekside targets summer opening

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:02:00 GMT

Work continues on new hotel close to Dubai Tennis Stadium

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Emirates launches Dublin services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Daily flights which start today, served by three-class A330-200 aircraft, will raise the UAE capacity stakes with Etihad offering 10 flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Ireland

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Rixos The Palm Dubai eyes March launch

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:29:00 GMT

Online rates for Rixos' first hotel in the Gulf are AED2,600 for a deluxe room, rising to AED3,385 for a junior suite and AED6,250 for a senior suite

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Ritz-Carlton DIFC releases 1st birthday package

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:08:00 GMT

Prices for overnight stay and dine-around experience start from AED1300 for two people until January 31

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Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi opens

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:10:00 GMT

Distinctive slanting tower welcomes its first guests today and Hyatt hopes some of its F&B concepts will reach new heights

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Etihad starts Chengdu flights, signs Hainan Airlines codeshare

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:27:00 GMT

As four-a-week services to Chinese city start, operated by an A330-200 with 22 Pearl business class seats, airline announces codeshare with Chinese carrier

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City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel Abu Dhabi reopening

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:27:00 GMT

Promotional prices start from AED375 for single, double occupancy and AED675 for a Seasons Suite, until the end of January

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Fairmont to enter Jordan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:01:00 GMT

Contract recently signed for a 300-room hotel in Amman, due to open in 2014, in anticipation of Jordan joining the GCC and attracting more travel flows

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AMEX Middle East launches UAE campaign

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:51:00 GMT

Business travellers to the UAE can access a range of deals covering hotels, car rental, retail, dining, leisure and entertainment until March next year

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Emirates marks UAE's 40th birthday

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:55:00 GMT

Special logo will be seen on the five continents that the double-decker flies to on a daily basis

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Hertz extends Club Gold to Dubai Airport T3

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:04:00 GMT

The introduction of the speedy VIP service follows the launch of Hertz Club Gold at Abu Dhabi International Airport in June

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Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi opens

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:43:00 GMT

Independent four-star is away from the city's hustle and bustle and features impressive leisure facilities

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Eastern Express targets Doha flights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:44:00 GMT

Flights between Fujairah and Qatar earmarked as part of first phase launch, alongside Abu Dhabi, in the first quarter of next year

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Emiratis told to avoid Thailand

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:43:00 GMT

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Emirati citizens to refrain from travel, but Airports of Thailand insists water levels around Suvarnabhumi Airport are "not worrisome"

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Etihad launches UAE economy chaffeur service, expanding Riyadh

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:30:00 GMT

Carrier offers UAE Coral passengers comfortable pick-ups and drop-offs until the end of November, providing their bookings total AED8,000 to any of 16 destinations, and expanding Riyadh services to 13-a-week from October 30

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UAE signs open skies deal with Sierra Leone

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:09:00 GMT

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority signed an MoU with the Government of Sierra Leone yesterday, paving the way for two-way services

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Hotel takes salary cut for Africa

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:10:00 GMT

Top management at Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman are contributing money equivalent to five days' salary and hotel staff donating one day of their pay packet to help those suffering from famine

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Hilton Al Hamra Resort & Spa opening 2013

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:11:00 GMT

Al Hamra Fort Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah will open under Hilton Hotels & Resorts' banner from early 2013

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UAE bus services for flydubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:50:00 GMT

Flydubai is looking to expand its UAE market reach by starting bus services between Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2 from June 15

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Fujairah plans own airline

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:07:00 GMT

The UAE's most eastern emirate is planning to launch its own airline which would fly to Gulf cities and feed into more established hubs

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Etisalat launching 4G in UAE this year

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:25:00 GMT

Telecoms operator aims to roll out new services in the third quarter of 2011

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Golfing around... Ras Al Khaimah

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Peter Harradine-designed Al Hamra Golf Club has become one of the best-conditioned UAE courses

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Golfing around... Jumeirah Golf Estates Dubai

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Earth Course has grabbed the European Tour spotlight but Robbie Greenfield believes the Fire Course will ignite golfers' passions

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Hertz Club Gold introduced at Abu Dhabi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:04:00 GMT

The Hertz Club Gold service loyalty programme has been introduced at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Dubai back in Four Seasons’ sights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:50:00 GMT

Luxury operator Four Seasons will unveil plans for a new Dubai hotel in 2011

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V Continents targets seven UAE hotels

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:03:00 GMT

V Continents Hospitality Group aims to have a hotel in every emirate within five years

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Rosewood targets Middle East growth

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 06 May 2011 06:10:00 GMT

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts plans to open at least four hotels regionally next year as it gears up for a new phase of expansion

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First UAE Doubletree opens

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:18:00 GMT

The first Doubletree by Hilton in the UAE has opened in Ras Al Khaimah

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UAE airlines seal exchange deals

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Low-cost airline flydubai and recently relaunched RAK Airways have both teamed up with local exchanges to make their bookings more accessible to passengers

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Contact sport

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:22:00 GMT

Mark Atkinson looks at how business travellers can take advantage of networking and finds more executives are blending physical and virtual channels

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On the rebound

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:56:00 GMT

The last two years have been tough for Dubai but a stream of new hotels, increased competition and expansion of its Metro are all good news for business travellers reports Laura Collacott

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Canada's WestJet looks into code share with Emirates

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:19:00 GMT

A tie up between the country's second largest carrier and the Middle East player could help ease current tensions between Canada and the UAE over air traffic rights

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Arabian Adventures Middle East

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:21:00 GMT

The wow-factor of the region’s luxury developments combines with a rich programme for excitement, writes Mike MacEacheran

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UAE shelves plan to ban key BlackBerry services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:58:00 GMT

Whether the reprieve for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is a permanent one is still unsure

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Emirates to offer online Dubai visas

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:30:00 GMT

Emirates has become the first Middle Eastern airline to offer visas to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its website

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Coast to coast

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:02:00 GMT

The UAE has more to offer than the latest Gucci sunglasses. Felicity Cousins hides from the heat in laidback Fujairah

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Love is...

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

With endless leisure possibilities, every day can be Valentine’s Day. Julian Tan suggests ways for you and your Significant Other to plan that intimate escape

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Arabian Sights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:46:00 GMT

As the Gulf states turn increasingly towards the business events sector, Kenny Coyle reports on some of the new attractions

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Events to a Tee

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:32:00 GMT

Golf and golf courses can provide a perfect backdrop for meetings, incentives and teambuilding. Peter Rajendran provides a wishlist

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The heights of hospitality

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Northern Emirates region of the UAE now has a hospitality profile to match its striking topography and will soon be giving its neighbours a run for their money, discovers Dominic Ellis

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Abu Dhabi 2008

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

In the midst of Abu Dhabi’s bustling malls lurk tantalising traces of the city’s traditional culture. Methil Renuka dons her sunglasses for a whirlwind tour of the UAE capital

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Filling the Skills Gap

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:06:00 GMT

Frederic Bardin is a senior vice- president at both Arabian Adventures and Congress Solutions International, a DMC and a PCO respectively, based in Dubai

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Gulf Streams

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:13:00 GMT

The Gulf states offer meeting and incentive planners age-old Arab hospitality with cutting-edge luxury facilities, writes Gigi Onag

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Natural Parks, Natural Magic

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:23:00 GMT

Mix offers a myriad choice of ecological parks and nature venues in the sun, sand, sea, snow or jungle. Lucinda Law reports

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The next big thing

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Lying just up the coast from Dubai, Sharjah's development has been overshadowed by that of its giant neighbour. But now budget travel is starting to bring tourist dollars into the emirate, says Dominic Ellis

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Cool down

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Drive away from the coast towards Oman, and you'll find the oasis town of Al Ain, perfect for a break from the heat. Tom Otley takes in the view

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Desert drive

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The wealthiest emirate may have embarked on a major development drive but it is determined not to compromise its commitments to education, the environment and tradition, reports Margie T Logarta

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