Goco Hospitality has welcomed two new industry experts to its management team - Abhishek Sahai and Nichola Roche.

As director – operations, Sahai joined the company in December 2019 and is responsible for the successful operational set-up and management of Goco-managed spas and retreats. As the company gears up for accelerated expansion in the next few years, his addition to the leadership team shall provide greater operational control and strategic direction to all operating properties.

Sahai"...

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today revealed the winners of its world-renowned Airport Service Quality Awards.

The awards recognize those airports around the world that deliver the best customer experience in the opinion of their own passengers.

This year, 140 awards have been won by 84 individual airports. The full list of winners can be found here.

Hospitality chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to open its first Hotel Indigo in the Arabian Gulf.

The flagship property in the region will open its doors along the banks of the Dubai Creek, minutes away from Burj Khalifa.

Slated to open in summer 2020, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is a stone’s throw from a number of iconic landmarks and attractions, including one of the world’s largest retail hubs, The Dubai Mall.

Hotel Indigo properties offer a"...

Over 6.6 million worshippers, tourists and residents visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the 'Year of Tolerance' last year, said a report in WAM.

Citing figures released by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, the report said the total number of individuals visiting the iconic mosque reached 6,656,818 in 2019.

Of the total number of visitors, the majority group were tourists visiting the site that totalled to 4,132,309. The Centre tallied worshippers at 1,562,149 individuals, fasting"...

Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East, the co-located events bringing together the aerospace industry’s key sectors to support the growth of airlines in the region, has opened at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chief Executive and Chairman of Emirates Airline & Group, was given a tour of the expo.

Sheikh Ahmed toured the stands and interacted with"...

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has unveiled its palatial Royal Penthouse, a luxurious addition to its signature suites.

Taking exclusivity to new heights, the Royal Penthouse is secluded on the top floor of the luxurious beachfront resort. A private lift whisks guests to their 850-sq-m haven with sweeping views over the Arabian Gulf.

This glamorous and lavishly appointed one-bedroom suite is complemented by a large, bright and generous living space with its very own chic bar area, dining room for"...

(AETOS Wire)-- ABS today announced it is engaged in a pilot program with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to deliver the ABS Digital Asset Framework for the RCN’s Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.

The ABS Digital Asset Framework forms the foundation of a broader Conditioned-Based Class program that transforms ship classification from a calendar-based schedule"...

(AETOS Wire)-- The GSMA Board would like to express its sadness at the unavoidable cancellation of MWC Barcelona 2020. This decision is painful, but we believe the correct one. Health and safety are the priorities of all of the GSMA Board and Mobile Network Operators. Our sincere thoughts are with those affected in China and around the world in these trying times.

Our vision at the GSMA is to unlock the power"...

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Visitors to the UAE can now reclaim VAT from self-service kiosks in major malls and hotels as the Federal Tax Authority expands its Tourists Refund Scheme across the country.

The expansion kicks off with nine kiosks, increasing to 55 by the end of year – an addition to the existing 52 at air, land and maritime exit ports around the country.

“Eligible tourists"...