In a comparison of the first half of year 2010 with the first half of year 2009, Qatar Tourism Authority reports that the hotel sector in the State of Qatar shows a rise of two points in the occupancy rate.  In addition to positive results for occupancy rates, revenues for four-star and five-star hotels in the first half of 2010 exceeded those revenues for the same period in years 2008 an...

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments (PHD), one of Egypt’s premier developers, to manage Jumeirah Gamsha Bay Resort, a new five star deluxe resort located in PHD’s Palm Gamsha resort on the Red Sea, Egypt.

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Continuing its global growth trajectory, Westin Hotels & Resorts is set to open two new breathtaking resorts in premium locations this summer. The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino recently made its debut on Greece’s scenic west coast and will be followed by the opening of The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa in Phuket, Thailand in August. This summer will also mark the opening of the b...

Hyatt Hotels has returned to profit for the second quarter of financial 2010 as demand around the world increases.

In a statement to markets the operator confirmed it earned $25 million, or 14 cents per share, in the three months to June, compared to a loss of $50...

Reports are now showing that British Airways is the latest airline to join the growing technological revolution. This happened as British Airways announced the launch of an application allowing its passengers to check-in via their smart phones.

This new move will a...

Although not as steep as in the past, recovery shown in the European Travel Commission's second quarterly report, European Tourism in 2010 - Trends & Prospects, includes aviation, lodging and expectations. Factors include the Icelandic volcano ash cloud that affected six million European travelers in April and May and cost European airlines and destinations $1.7 billion. An increase in hot...

The Department of State has canceled the May 27, 2010, Travel Warning for Thailand due to improvements in safety and security conditions throughout the country. The Thai government ended the nightly curfew May 29, 2010. On July 6, 2010, the Thai Government renewed the emergency decree powers in 19 provinces but ended the emergency decree powers in 5 provinces. On July 20, 2010, the Thai Govern...

Norwegian has confirmed an order of an additional 15 Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners from Boeing. The brand new aircraft will be delivered between 2014 and 2016. Norwegian already has a pending order of 48 state-of-the-art 737-800s from Boeing that are continually being delivered up until 2014.

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, said the UAE saw the arrival 7,176,864 people, including tourists and visitors through all the Dubai entry points in the first six months of this year, reported Khaleej Times. A total of 6,272,469 people entered the UAE through Dubai's entry points during the same period last year, h...

According to a study by QNB Capital, wholly-owned by Qatar National Bank, the scheduled openings of new hotels by 2012 will considerably ease the shortage of luxury hotel rooms in Qatar, Gulf Times has reported. Some 13,624 new rooms in the three- to five-star categories would become available in Qatar by 2012, the study said.