German National Tourist Office Dubai appoints Sigrid de Mazieres as new Director for Gulf Countries The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in Dubai, the local affiliate of the German National Tourism Board, has appointed Sigrid de Mazieres as its new Director for the Gulf countries. In her role, Sigrid de Mazieres will be responsible for… Read more
Outward Bound, the international educational organization with more than 30 schools around the world, marked its first-year anniversary in the UAE last week. Outward Bound’s mission is to help people discover and develop their potential to care for themselves, others, and the world around them through challenging experiences in unfamiliar settings. “We are absolutely delighted… Read more
New visas, leisure attractions and business opportunities drive demand, as 154 million Chinese tourists are expected to go abroad in 2018 Religious tourism in Saudi Arabia to receive a boost as China’s Muslim population grows in line with global trends ATM 2018 to host dedicated seminar session on China’s 500 million millennials, as attendee interest… Read more
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia said it is looking to add new destinations in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe from 2019 following the leasing deal for new long-haul aircraft, its chief executive officer said. “In 8 hours, you can reach China, Thailand, South Africa, Central Africa, Morocco, East Europe and Russia,” Adel Ali said. Replying to… Read more
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) launched its inaugural flight to Trabzon as its latest Turkish destination. The new seasonal and direct service provides passengers the chance to discover Turkey’s historic port city, in addition to its already existing services to Istanbul. The flight operates five times… Read more
