Dubai airport runway closure: 1,000 flights to be diverted
The Dubai International Airport will be closed for a period of 45 days between May 9 and June 22 for northern runway refurbishment....
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Dnata, Etihad Airways partner to promote Abu Dhabi
The new partnership will enable Dnata to gain a competitive advantage and develop an extensive portfolio of brands...
Thailand’s digital economy grows to $16 bn in 2019: Report
The country’s 4.0 economic development model is expected to increase incomes across domestic sectors...
2nd UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations to be held in June 2018
The event which is being held for the second year in a row will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the opportunities and challenges...
Travel & Tourism created 7mn new jobs globally in 2017, says World Travel & Tourism Council
Travel & Tourism sector grew at 4.6%, which is 50% faster than the global economy as a whole...
Dubai’s non-oil segment notes an economic upturn, says Emirates NBD
Non-oil private sectors such as wholesale and retail have shown positive results in performance growth last month...
Geneva voted 2017 best European city break destination
A hat trick - the first of its kind for Switzerland...
China stresses cooperation for global tourism boom
The WTA will serve as a platform for international tourism cooperation and exchanges....
Iran: Renewed interest
The initial round of foreign investment is expected to benefit petrochemical and metal industries Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya August 28, 2015: For economists worldwide, July historically is usually a quiet month. However, this year has been unusually active for the global economy. First, there was Greece’s debt crisis. Then the news of China’s stock plunging stroked...
The Icelandic economy is back on its feet
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, the boom in the tourism sector has had a major economic impact June 10, 2015: In the past 20 years, the Icelandic economy has gone through a wild boom and bust roller coaster ride. The economy is very small by most comparisons; the number of inhabitants is only...