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Chiang Mai, the popular tourist destination and largest city in northern Thailand, will soon welcome its first long-haul air link, operated by Qatar Airways. The new non-stop service from…

Qatar Airways has launched more flights to multiple destinations in Southeast Asia. The Doha-based carrier has started adding extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh…

China gets reconnected to Belgrade Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia) When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017 Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Expanding links with Europe as…

Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha. To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…

Several Middle Eastern airlines have suspended their flights to Doha following a diplomatic spat with the Qatari government. Airlines based in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE -…

Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it will suspend flights on three routes between the Philippines and the Middle East. In the next few weeks, the low-cost carrier will terminate its…

Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…

Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for the world's longest commercial flight - a 17-and-a-half hour ultra-long-haul slog from Doha to Auckland. Qatar Airways' new 14,535km non-stop…

Emirates has operated the world's shortest Airbus A380 flight, between Dubai and Doha. But don't get too comfortable, in fact don't even bother unbuckling your seat belt; the route covers…

Jet Airways is expanding its operations between India and the Gulf with the addition of 11 more weekly flights to two destinations. On 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will start…

Three new upscale hotels have opened in Qatar – the Shangri-La Doha, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Doha Old Town and The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa. The three properties bring an…

SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…

Air India Express is expanding its network in the Middle East with the launch of new flights from Kozhikode to Dubai and Doha. The airline has already doubled its capacity on the…

Qatar Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, marking the start of a new daily direct service. The new route was launched this week with an inaugural Airbus A380 flight…

Qatar Airways has announced plans to fly its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to China for the first time. On 1 July 2016, the Doha-based carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on…

Qatar Airways touched down in Adelaide for the first time on 3 May 2016, marking the airline's fourth destination in Australia. The airline's group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker,…

Qatar Airways has added a second daily direct flight to New York. The new service commenced this week and will be operated using the airline's new 283-seat Airbus A350 aircraft, which…

Qatar Airways will start flying to the Thai tourist hubs of Krabi and Chiang Mai this year, as part of a major network expansion that will see it launch 14 new global destinations.…

Air India Express has unveiled plans to launch a series of new flights connecting the southern state of Kerala with the Middle East. The low-cost carrier will add a second daily…

AmericInn, the largest mid-scale hotel brand in central United States, is expanding internationally with at least 20 new hotels to be opened across the Middle East and the Indian…

The Shangri-La Hotel, Doha today (21 December 2015) opened its doors for business. The 50-storey five-star hotel offers its guests the Horizon Club, largest executive lounge in Doha…

Qatar Airways has launched a new service to the central Indian city of Nagpur. The inaugural flight departed from Doha on Tuesday, and Qatar Airways will now operate the route daily…

Cathay Pacific's flights to Qatar, which launched with a fanfare in 2014, will be suspended after less than two years of operations. The Hong Kong-Doha route was inaugurated on 31…

Qatar Airways will launch daily direct flights to Sydney next year. Commencing on 1 March 2016, the new service will depart Doha every day at 2010 and arrive in Sydney at 1805 the…

Qatar Airways has revealed that it will reinstate its service to the Indian city of Nagpur. The airline suspended the route in May 2009, but will relaunch flights on 1 December 2015,…

Qatar Airways has announced plans the increase its flight frequency to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. From 9 December 2015, the airline will add four more weekly services to its…

The new Banana Island Resort in Doha, developed by Qatar-based UrbaCon Trading and Contracting, is the same as a Maldivian resort, according to one of the companies behind the project. …

Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. All three new routes…

Dusit International has taken a major step into the Middle East hotel sector with the signing of a new joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The Bangkok-based company, which has operated hotels…

Jet Airways has introduced two new direct flights to Qatar. This week, the Indian carrier launched new routes from Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode to Doha. Both will operate three…

Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, the Philippine low-cost carrier will operate…

Qatar Airways has launched its second A350 XWB, commissioning the aircraft on its Doha-Frankfurt route. The new Airbus joins the airline’s existing A350 aircraft, which has flown to the…

The inaugural commercial flight of the new Airbus A350 aircraft will be 100% full, with Qatar Airways confirming that all tickets have now been sold. The new 283-seat, two-class…

A campaign to find the world's best cities has revealed its final list. The New7Wonders Cities campaign, which was partially voted for by the public, confirmed on Sunday that Beirut,…

Jet Airways has boosted its international operations with the addition of extra flights to three key destinations - Bangkok, Colombo and Doha. Earlier this month, Jet added a third daily…

Jet Airways is adding three new routes that will boost connectivity between the state of Kerala and the Gulf region. In the last quarter of the year, the Indian carrier will introduce…

Qatar Airways has launched an exclusive website for Indian travel trade partners. The website is designed as a communication channel for Indian trade to keep them informed and updated…

Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Bali using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new direct service to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' will take off for the first time…

Qatar Airways has announced its new flights from Edinburgh to Doha will launch in May. The new route will start on 28 May with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with the airline expecting…

Qatar Airways has unveiled the first class cabin for its Airbus A380-800, which will be used on flights from London to Doha. The seat was revealed at ITB today with its 90-inch seat…

Qatar Airways has announced it will launch flights between Edinburgh and Doha from May 2014. Flights on the new route will start on 28 May 2014 and operate five times a week using a…

Joury Tours and Travel in Doha is now working with the International Air Travel Association (IATA). The new accreditation will offer the company access to some 250 airlines, representing…

Qatar Airways will increase capacity on its Doha-Kochi route.  The airline has announced an upgradation of its aircraft from a narrow-body Airbus 321 to a wide-body Airbus 330. The…

Qatar Airways has added two additional flights between Doha and Amman. This brings the total number of services to Jordan to nine weekly flights.  Qatar Airways chief executive…

Doha strengthened its ranking as popular convention destinations as the city moved up by 49 positions to the 111thposition with Florence, Riga and San Juan.  This list includes over…

Shaza Doha is gearing up for its opening in Spring 2016. The hotel will offer 180 rooms and suites, three dining venues, an executive club, the signature Shaza Hammam & Spa, a Kids'…

Wyndham Hotel Group announced plans for the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in UAE following the signing of an agreement with Sigma III Limited. Currently under development, the…

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has been given the contract by Katara Hospitality to manage the 200-unit Somerset West Bay Doha. The management contract follows Katara Hospitality's acquisition…

The soft opening of Hamad International Airport (HIA) on 1 April 2013 will see 10 international airlines operate out of Concourse B and an array of facilities for passengers.  The 10…

Qatar Airways announced plans to launch scheduled flights to a further two destinations in Iraq from this summer.  The new destinations are Basra in southern Iraq and Sulaymaniyah in…

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel (WGRH) to renew the hotel's status as a partner for the council in…

The Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker recently unveiled details on the nation's airport infrastructure developments.  He spoke of how 2013 will be an exciting year…

Accor is set to open two of its upscale brands in Doha in 2015 as part of its aggressive expansion strategy in the Middle East, as reported by The Peninsula.  The company would launch…

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) recently concluded its road show ‘Dallal fi Almania’ (Feel Good in Germany) 2013 which was held in partnership with Lufthansa German Airlines. …

Amari Doha opened its first Breeze Spa in the region offering an array of treatments.  To coincide with the opening Amari Doha Breeze Spa has also internationally premiered its first menu…

Qatar Airways touched down in Cambodia for the first time yesterday (20 February 2013), becoming the first Middle Eastern carrier to offer flights to the country. Flight QR602 arrived…

With 12,349 rooms in 35 properties in active construction, Hilton Worldwide will be aggressively expanding its presence in the MEA region in the next two-three years.  In 2012, Hilton…

Qatar Airways has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from Heathrow to Doha will commence on 13 December (a Thursday). The service will be the first to operate regular scheduled…

Qatar Airways received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today from Boeing’s hangar in Seattle. The aircraft will land in Doha tomorrow and is the airline’s first of 60 to be delivered in the…

Qatar Airways has launched its fifth route of 2013 to Salalah effective 22 May 2013. The new service will commence with a four-times-a-week service raising the airline's frequencies to…

Rizon Jet recently received the Aviation Research Group/US 'ARG/US' Platinum Safety Rating for its Doha facility.  The safety rating assesses the candidate's flight operations against…

The St Regis Doha has opened the famed Al Sultan Brahim – Lebanese seafood restaurant.  The restaurant offers a large outdoor terrace for al fresco dining and shishas throughout the day. Al…

In a lead-up to its preparation for the 2013 edition, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) organizers will be commencing a series of brand new GCC and…

Amari Doha will be the first Amari hotel in the Middle East when it commences operations on November 1st, 2012. The new hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers. The 13-storey…

For the first time, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital housed within a DC-10 aircraft arrived in Doha. The flying hospital offers visitors a unique experience of touring the world's only…

Tangram Hotels, a newly launched international hotel brand originally established in Beijing has revealed its ambitious expansion plan. The Hotel Group is currently looking at opportunities…

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) recorded a 22% increase in passenger traffic for the month of April 2012 over the same period in 2011. These figures were released as part of the traffic…

The Cirque du Soleil will launch its signature production, Saltimbanco, in Qatar for the first time this summer. The action-packed performance is scheduled to run from July 4th – 7th, 2012…

Hilton Worldwide and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) announced the joint signing of a management agreement for two new DoubleTree’s by Hilton properties in Doha. Both…

In an effort to strengthen its position in the Middle East and North Africa region, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc has announced a pipeline of 40 new hotels in addition to an…

Millennium & Copthorne have recently announced that the opening of six new Copthorne hotels, bringing the total number of Copthorne Hotels in the Middle East to eight. Accounting for…

Qatar Airways has been recently named the official airline for the 13th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) scheduled to take place in Doha this week.…