Articles tagged “dubai”

Airlines

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

The Emirates President's honest assessment of the situation after Tuesday's record rainfall in Dubai indicates that the airline is determined to be better prepared for similar events in the future.

Emirates’ Chief on Dubai Flash Flood: ‘Our Response Was Far From Perfect’

Startups

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Four travel startups have raised more than $100 million each over the past two weeks.

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Tourism

Dubai’s New Man-Made Island Promises Eco-Resorts and Wellness Facilities

A man-made island off the shore of Dubai promising to be environmental? Let's see.

Dubai’s New Man-Made Island Promises Eco-Resorts and Wellness Facilities

Airlines

Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

The UAE has endured its worst storm in 75 years with severe disruption to ground and air transportation.

Historic Thunderstorms Batter Dubai: ‘Do Not Come to the Airport’

Online Travel

Agoda to Promote Tourism in Goa Under New Deal – India Report

Goa is seeking to reinvent itself as a year-round destination. Its partnership first with MakeMyTrip and now Agoda is a step towards being known for more than just its beaches.

Agoda to Promote Tourism in Goa Under New Deal – India Report

Meetings

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

India's growing prominence in outbound MICE presents a significant opportunity that Dubai aims to leverage. The new recognition program targeting Indian intermediaries will definitely push agencies to promote Dubai as a preferred MICE destination.

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

Hotels

IHG Is Reviving a Forgotten Dubai Skyscraper Launched in 2007

Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is opening 2028, 21 years after the tower was conceptualized.

IHG Is Reviving a Forgotten Dubai Skyscraper Launched in 2007

Hotels

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Oyo's IPO has been in focus for years. Its profitability and subsequent stable situation is indicative of the robust Indian hotel industry.

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Tourism

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April