News Archive: travel and tourism

04, 2011 October:

August sees 14% passenger growth at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports Company released the traffic report for Abu Dhabi international Airport for the month of August 2011, recording a robust 14% growth over last year’s figures with passenger traffic reaching 1.09 million.

28, 2011 June:

Barbados, UAE sites added to World Heritage List

The United Nations World Heritage committee has recognised the historical value of both Barbados' capital, Bridgetown, and the Emirate city of Al Ain, and included them on the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage List, which should see a significant rise in tourism to these areas.

04, 2011 May:

Dubai aims to become world's top airport for international passengers

Dubai International Airport officials say they expect to handle 98.5 million passengers annually by 2020.

04, 2011 February:

Air travel demand bounces back

Despite continual disruption from strikes and natural disasters, the airline industry experienced significant growth last year, signalling relief for international tourism as well.

31, 2011 January:

Dubai posts record year for air travel

Despite the economic downturn causing a slump in its housing market, Dubai still enjoyed a record number of arrivals at its international airport last year.

05, 2010 August:

Blackpool set for brand new look

It is best known for its iconic tower, donkey rides and traditional British seaside charms. But Blackpool is to receive an injection of American glamour with the news that one of the world's most popular cartoon figures will bounce into town next spring...

27, 2010 July:

World's first ferrari park in Abu Dhabi

A year after its first Formula One race, Abu Dhabi hopes to lure even more tourists with "Ferrari World" -- a grandiose theme park that is the first of its kind for the iconic Italian carmaker...

20, 2010 April:

New flights to Iraq launched

Abu Dhabi's national carrier, Etihad Airways, yesterday announced plans to launch weekly flights to war-ravaged Iraq starting from April 26...

06, 2010 April:

World's tallest building reopens

The 'At the Top' viewing deck of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, has reopened after being closed for maintenance for almost two months, an employee said yesterday...

15, 2009 October:

Oz attracts Middle East

Tourism Queensland will appoint a representative in the Middle East next month to encourage visitors from that emerging market...

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