Travel & Leisure

The UAE is expected to continue to be the preferred GCC destination for European tourists, welcoming a projected 8.3 million by 2023^[1]. The latest data released by Expedia Group disclosed that travelers from the UK and France have topped the list for European travel demand into the UAE in Q1 2019. France saw more than 40% year on year growth in demand compared to the same period last year with a 5% share of total room nights, whilst the UK had almost a 15% share of room nights with a year on year growth of below 5%.

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has unveiled a new curated personal shopping experience to ensure that guests can explore the city’s best kept shopping secrets and hidden retail hotspots.

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will be making a colourful impression at Arabian Travel Market 2019 this week as it looks to build on the 31 million visitors it welcomed in 2018, an 8.7 percent increase year-on-year.

As Sri Lanka returns to normalcy after the tragic events of Easter Sunday that interrupted a decade of peace and prosperity in the island, Sri Lanka Tourism is illustrating what Sri Lankans are best at - moving forward. With authorities’ strategic operations carried out to contain the situation and the arrest of those responsible Sri Lanka is rapidly returning to normalcy and the industry is readying itself for what was to have been a record mid-season in what would have been a record year of growth for the tourism industry.

Yas Marina Circuit has announced its revised Ramadan and summer timings as well as details of its special offers available across its range of KartZone and driving products. Please see below for details:

Please note: During Ramadan, visitors get 20 per cent of their karting or driving experience:

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UAE-based Lebanese singer and TV personality Dianna Haddad is set to enthral guests on the spectacular,Indian ocean island for the occasion of Eid al Fitr on June 6, 2019.The private island will be treating its guests toa very special celebration;an intimate performance by celebrated singer Dianna Haddad.

Implementing its strategy to be leave a mark in the industry’s social activities, Grand Hills, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa participated in the 26^th edition of Horeca event 2019, from April 2 to 5 at seaside arena, Beirut. The annual business meeting for hospitality and food services was a highlight for Grand Hills this year, with the win of the hotel’s pastry chef Rabih Bouchard, the gold medal for his chocolate showpiece.

Hilton [NYSE: HLT] is set to introduce its upscale lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to Italy with the arrival of a new hotel planned in Venice.

- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022. 

Spring break is in full swing at Meraas’ La Mer, Boxpark and Kite Beach with fun activations for both adults and kids.

Visitors will get the chance to watch ‘The Smurfs’ live on stage at La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas. The show will feature an adorable tale, exciting music and dancing, lots of laughs and of course, everyone’s favourite little blue guys. What’s more, your little ones can also get to meet their favourite characters between each show.