The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a global hospitality operator and leader in ‘apart’hotels’ and hotels, is accelerating its expansion across North Africa with new partnerships, openings and a robust pipeline of upcoming properties in Morocco’s key economic and tourism hubs. Marking a significant milestone in its Morocco expansion strategy, Ascott celebrates the recent opening of Citadines
ONE Development, the UAE’s AI-driven boutique lifestyle property developer based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has launched ONE/AD, an innovative endeavour set to disrupt the hospitality industry as the first musical themed boutique hotel integrating AI, music and wellness. Co-founded by ONE Development and the entertainment legend, superstar Amr Diab, DO Boutique Hotels is orchestrating a fusion of bold design, wellness, evocative music
Dubai has once again secured the top position globally for city cleanliness, according to the latest Global Power City Index (GPCI) report issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan. This prestigious recognition, achieved for the fifth year in a row, underscores Dubai’s commitment to establishing itself as a
The restaurant industry thrives on change. Trends emerge tastes evolve, and competition grows fiercer with every passing year. For legacy restaurants, some of which have stood the test of time for decades, the challenge lies in balancing tradition with innovation. The goal is not merely to adapt but to ensure that the core identity remains
Hamad International Airport in Doha reported that in 2024, annual point-to-point passenger traffic grew more rapidly than transfer traffic for the first time. This trend highlights Qatar’s emergence as a prominent travel destination. The airport, which serves as Qatar Airways’ primary hub, welcomed a record-breaking 52.7 million passengers in 2024, marking a 15% increase from
Tickets for a voyage on board Walt Disney’s first Asia-based cruise ship have gone on sale this week, as the entertainment giant takes advantage of a tourism boom in Singapore to realise ambitious goals for its cruise business. Bookings for the Disney Adventure opened to the general public on December 10, a full year before
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by VIP guests, aerospace partners, government officials and
Dubai can now boast of a new attraction — a museum dedicated to photography. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), launched the Dubai Photography Museum project that will document the history of photography regionally as well as globally, and showcase a wide array of
As New Year’s Eve, one of the UAE’s biggest events draws closer, Ras Al Khaimah has announced an extensive celebration for the occasion. The RAK NYE Festival will take place on December 31, 2024 and has free entry for all visitors. However, some activities along with food and beverages will be chargeable. The site –
Americans are expected to set a new record for Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 80 million to hit the roads, catch flights and board cruises over the holiday period, travel group AAA said. About 1.7 million more people will travel this year from November 26 to December 2, compared to a similar period in 2023. Although
