Middle East

November 2018: Passengers up 3.8% in Asia-Pacific and 2.7% in Middle East

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 02:03

Despite a slowdown in the overall pace of growth in Asia-Pacific, India continued to lead with approximately +8.0% growth in total passenger traffic compared with last year, while also demonstrating signs of moderation in both the international and domestic sectors.

Gulf Air and Thai Airways codeshare expands to Singapore

Tue, 01/29/2019 - 08:17

in Brief

Back in 2018, the Gulf Air/THAI codeshare agreement extended the travel opportunities for Gulf Air passengers to fly beyond Bangkok on THAI to Hong Kong.

Hotel Management Contract MOUs Explained

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 03:22

Reports & Surveys

The negotiation of a hotel management agreement (or HMA) is a complex process, typically preceded by the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or a letter of intent.

Japan captures second place overall in 2019 best countries report and Thailand best to start a business

Thu, 01/24/2019 - 02:03

Reports & Surveys

The rankings evaluate 80 countries across a range of categories, from economic influence and military might to education and quality of life.

November 2018: Passengers up 3.8% in Asia-Pacific and 2.7% in Middle East

Despite a slowdown in the overall pace of growth in Asia-Pacific, India continued to lead with approximately +8.0% growth in total passenger traffic compared with last year, while also demonstrating signs of moderation in both the international and domestic sectors.

Statistics & Trends Mon, 02/11/2019 - 02:03
Gulf Air and Thai Airways codeshare expands to Singapore

Back in 2018, the Gulf Air/THAI codeshare agreement extended the travel opportunities for Gulf Air passengers to fly beyond Bangkok on THAI to Hong Kong.

in Brief Tue, 01/29/2019 - 08:17
Hotel Management Contract MOUs Explained

The negotiation of a hotel management agreement (or HMA) is a complex process, typically preceded by the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or a letter of intent.

Reports & Surveys Fri, 01/25/2019 - 03:22
Japan captures second place overall in 2019 best countries report and Thailand best to start a business

The rankings evaluate 80 countries across a range of categories, from economic influence and military might to education and quality of life.

Reports & Surveys Thu, 01/24/2019 - 02:03
Seven APAC companies among the finalists of The World Travel and Tourism Council 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

The WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, now in their fifteenth year, showcase business practices of the highest standards that balance the needs of ‘people, planet and profits’ within the Travel & Tourism sector.

Organizations Mon, 01/21/2019 - 02:05
MDES is ready to “exhibit the Thailand Pavilion”at World Expo 2020 Dubai

The Thailand Pavilion will be constructed under the concept of “Mobility for the Future” using a flower garland to represent a sincere welcome to more than 1.7 million visitors.

Technology Fri, 01/11/2019 - 02:00
Visitors to Indonesian Pavilion at Janadria Festival enjoy several heritage and cultural displays

The presence of Indonesia as the Guest of Honour at Al Janadria festival in Saudi Arabia is symbolic of the strong bilateral relations between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia and the appreciation of the culture and strong civilization of Indonesia.

Fairs & Exhibitions Mon, 01/07/2019 - 06:21
Qatar Airways announces its acquisition of 5.00% of China Southern Airlines

This investment further supports Qatar Airways' investment strategy which already includes its 20% investment in International Airlines Group, its 10% investment in LATAM Airlines Group, its 49% investment in Air Italy and its 9.99% investment in Cathay Pacific.

Aviation Thu, 01/03/2019 - 02:00
Qatar Airways celebrateed in Da Nang the launch of its third Vietnamese gateway

Four-times weekly flights to Da Nang will be operated by a Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft. Qatar Airways also operates services to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Aviation Mon, 12/24/2018 - 03:01
Agoda and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sign MoU to achieve vision 2030 goal of 30 million pilgrims

The MoU supports the Kingdom's vision of 2030 goal to increase its capacity to over 30 million pilgrims by utilizing Agoda's technology and travel expertise, marketing platform capabilities, intelligence tools and resources.

Middle East Thu, 12/06/2018 - 01:04