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Emirates expands Canadian presence with new daily service to Montreal
Emirates celebrated the maiden voyage of its first passenger flight to Quebec's vibrant cultural hub, Montreal, marking the airline's second gateway in Canada. The inaugural Emirates flight EK243 took to the skies at 0300hrs, carrying 340…
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UAE’s aviation sector soars: 31.8 million passengers in Q1 2023
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced in its recent Quarterly Economic Review that UAE airports welcomed a whopping 31.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023. This figure represents a notable surge from the same…
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Flydubai expects record-breaking summer travel season with over 4.5 million passengers
Flydubai, one of the leading low-cost airlines, is anticipating a remarkable summer travel season with over 4.5 million passengers expected to travel between 01 June and 30 September 2023 across its extensive network. The projected number…
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Etihad’s eco-friendly milestone: CO2 emissions down by 26 percent
In a significant leap towards a greener future, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, reported a 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) in 2022, as revealed in its annual sustainability report. This…
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Gaya Tumuli recommended for inclusion on UNESCO world heritage list
The Gaya Tumuli, a collection of seven tomb clusters representing Korea's ancient Gaya confederacy, has received a recommendation for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on…
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Arabian Travel Market 2023 kicks off in Dubai with a focus on sustainable tourism
Dubai was abuzz with excitement as His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, officially opened the 30th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on May 1st, 2023.…
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UNWTO and GTEF strengthen partnership to unlock tourism potential
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF) have announced their intentions to strengthen their collaboration in a joint effort to promote closer ties between governments and the tourism…
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Tunisia tourism records 64 percent YoY increase in Q1 2023
According to recent data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), the country's cumulative tourist revenues exceeded the 1 billion-dinar mark in the first quarter of 2023. This represents a remarkable increase of 64% compared to the…
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Post-COVID travel preferences must be addressed to drive growth in Emerging Asia
Emerging Asian economies are projected to maintain real GDP growth of 5.3% in 2023, according to the OECD Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2023. The region's economies have been bolstered by the export sector, but…
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Kolkata is now served daily by Etihad Airways
A flight operated by Etihad Airways touched down last night in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state in eastern India. With seven weekly nonstop services, the airline once again connects Kolkata with the world through Abu Dhabi, making…
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