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Seat for Late Travellers Available
The global economic crunch is affecting the travel industry to some degree, but international airlines are still experiencing a positive growth in their bookings throughout this winter season, albeit not as high as in the past year. Passengers who may have decided to go on holidays to their favourite destinations can still go for late [...]
Continue reading...Six Tourist Kiosks Open in Abu Dhabi
22. December 2008
The first six of 25 tourist information kiosks have been opened in Abu Dhabi, after a delay of more than a year. Developed by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and offering information about tourist attractions and facilities, the kiosks are placed at the Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the ADTA headquarters and [...]
Continue reading...Emirates Makes History, Completes Longest Green Flight
18. December 2008
Emirates achieved another milestone in aviation history completing the world’s longest ecofriendly flight from Dubai to San Francisco on Monday. Appropriately hailed as the green flight, the airline plotted the most environmentally sophisticated route and trip using its Boeing 777-200LR to help save an estimated 2,000 gallons of fuel and 30,000 pounds of carbon emissions. The [...]
Continue reading...Travel Agents in UAE Ready for Zero Per Cent Commission Environment
17. December 2008
Travel agents in the UAE will have moved from the commission environment to the zero per cent by the end of 2008, in line with the global market practice thus bringing an end of the commission era. A number of travel professionals believe the new zero commission environment would give them the opportunity to [...]
Continue reading...UAE Has Fulfilled Aspirations of Residents
4. December 2008
The anniversary of the formation of the federation is an appreciation and glorification of the past statesmen Juma Al Majed, Chairman of the Dubai Economic Council (DEC), has said the UAE Federation has fulfilled the aspirations of residents, both nationals and expatriates, by achieving progress and prosperity. This has contributed to making the UAE a regional [...]
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24. December 2008
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