Celebrations were held earlier in Savona for the naming ceremony of Costa Smeralda, Costa Cruises’ new flagship. The ship’s godmother and star of the event was international celebrity Penélope Cruz, who performed the ribbon-cutting duties with the traditional breaking of the bottle against the bow of the ship. The event was held in the presence […]
We’ve all heard that travel broadens the mind, but there is now evidence piling up to suggest that travelling actually makes us smarter. Whilst this isn’t a complete shock, it’s nice to have actual concrete proof to further incentivise travelling (if there was even a need for another). So if the crystal clear waters of […]
Azizi Developments has announced further enhancements to the landscaping of Mina, its premium development on the east crescent of Palm Jumeirah. Designed to leverage its waterfront location, overlooking the Gulf with stunning views of Dubai’s skyline, Mina offers residents seaside serenity at its finest, as well as a premium range of amenities. Mina is now […]
Registration has opened ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. With some 40,000 travel industry professionals expected to attend, the event will be larger than ever this year. ADVERTISEMENT Over 2,500 exhibiting companies, representing 150 countries, will be on hand, as well as 65 national pavilions. Over 100 new exhibitors have been confirmed, while there are […]
If you are planning a vacation to Dubai, there are plenty of great experiences you will be able to look forward to. From arranging private yacht rental in Dubai to explore in style to taking afternoon tea at the fabulous ‘7-star’ Burj Al Arab, you can take in some incredible experiences that will leave you […]
Robert Lancaster Gaye is celebrating his golden anniversary in textiles, with 30 years of his career as one of the founding directors of Tradelinens, ethical supplier of textiles to the luxury hotel sector. Tradelinens supplies some of the most well-known names in the hotel industry with bed, bath and table linen, including the Dorchester, the […]
Ten school students from the UAE netted an opportunity of a lifetime earlier: a chance to meet one of the most celebrated athletes in history, Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador Lionel Messi. Chosen in a draw held by the Expo School Programme, the students from across the UAE, met the superstar playmaker at the Expo 2020 […]
Underwater restaurant Ossiano proudly presents a unique, two-night culinary experience crafted by two of the world’s finest chefs. Michelin-starred British chef Alex Dilling will collaborate with Ossiano’s chef de cuisine, Grégoire Berger, for an exquisite Four Hands Dinner on March 5th-6th. The event will take place from 18:30-21:30, and is priced at AED995 per person. […]
The Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarrollos (OHLD) have announced an extension to their partnership with Raffles Hotels & Resorts. An agreement was signed in 2017 for Raffles to operate a 125-room and suites flagship hotel at the iconic Old War Office building in London. A further agreement has now been signed confirming Raffles […]
CLC World Resorts & Hotels is proud to be a shortlisted finalist for The Peer Awards ‘Collaborating with Charities’ award, relating to their charity initiative, CLC World Charity Holidays. The Peer Awards recognises innovation in business through the sharing of inspirational ideas. Finalists in the awards are themselves the judging panel, allowing the dissemination of […]