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Former Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. The Italian is weighing up a new cultural project for Abu Dhabi. Harold Cunningham/Getty

Exclusive: Former Ferrari chairman di Montezemolo mulls new project in Abu Dhabi

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is considering the launch of a cultural project in the emirate that will showcase his homeland’s treasures

June 21, 2018
1960s diesel trains have been drafted in to help ease chronic UK passenger chaos following timetable changes. AFP

Vintage trains take strain as UK driver shortage bites

West Coast Railways, which normally operates so-called “steam specials”, will carry passengers for free along the Lakes Line in northern England

June 20, 2018
One of the many meeting rooms at Park Inn by Radisson at Heathrow, airport. Courtesy Park Inn

Executive travel: Park Inn at London Heathrow Airport a shabby home after cancelled flight

A very well-used hotel and some of 895 bedrooms and public areas are showing signs of traveller stress to put it politely

June 17, 2018
Abu Dhabi reduced the 6 per cent tourism fee currently applied to hotel rooms and outlets to 3.5 per cent, Courtesy Emirates Palace

Lower tourism fees to boost UAE tourist numbers and increase operators’ revenues

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week reduced fees to stimulate tourism growth

June 14, 2018
Gulf Craft's vessels at Dubai International Boat Show 2018. Gulf Craft

Ajman's superyacht builder Gulf Craft has new man at the helm

'Lifelong boating enthusiast' Gregory Yeakle to replace Erwin Bamps as luxury boat-builder's new chief executive

June 13, 2018
A model during the first floating fashion week experience of the Arab Fashion Week held at the Queen Elizabeth II Ship naval hotel at Port Rashid in Dubai. The room rate in the city during the first quarter averaged $293. EPA/ALI HAIDER

Dubai registers highest Mena hotel occupancy rate during Q1

Abu Dhabi also witnessed an uptick in occupancy levels, thanks to increased cultural tourism efforts

June 13, 2018
Peter Cooper was due to fly from London Gatwick (pictured) on an easyJet plane when his flight was suddenly cancelled. Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg

Executive travel: Nightmare trip to Budapest after last-minute easyJet cancellation

Business traveller Peter Cooper had to pay an extra Dh2,275 to reach his destination from London Gatwick

May 30, 2018
Muslim pilgrims arrive at Jeddah airport on August 26, 2017, prior to the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca. The old airpot welcomed a record number of travellers last year. AFP PHOTO / KARIM SAHIB

New Jeddah airport has soft opening in preparation for full operations in 2019

The facility will have the capacity to handle 80 million passengers a year

May 29, 2018
The landmark Yas Island hotel that straddles the Formula One track is set to become a W Hotel under the Marriott International brand from July 1. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi hotel guest numbers up 7% in 2018 on increased arrivals from Asia

Government says it's on target to beat 2017’s record for hotel visitors by the end of the year

May 29, 2018
Dubai is boosting its profile in China to attract more tourists after their number surged 41 per cent year-on-year to 764,000 in 2017, moving up to fifth position following the easing of visa rules in the UAE.Victor Besa for The National

Dubai Tourism ties up with Tencent to woo more Chinese tourists

The Chinese tech major will help Dubai tap one of its fastest-growing tourist source markets

May 15, 2018