Etihad teams up with Tourism Malaysia

Etihad teams up with Tourism Malaysia

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has entered into a partnership agreement with Tourism Malaysia, presenting an opportunity for travellers from Kuwait to have the best travel experience in Malaysia. The agreement was signed during the Expo Milano 2015 exhibition. It is aimed at boosting inbound tourism to Malaysia by leveraging the airline’s global passenger network, Etihad Airways and Tourism Malaysia will put into effect a range of joint marketing activities targeting Malaysia’s leading inbound visitor markets – the UK, US,...CONTINUE READING

Etihad celebrates official opening of Abu Dhabi new cruise terminal

Etihad celebrates official opening of Abu Dhabi new cruise terminal

KUWAIT: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated the official opening of Abu Dhabi’s new cruise terminal, flying in more than 650 guests for the inaugural voyage from the facility in Zayed Port. In conjunction with MSC Cruises, Etihad Airways has created a special Fly-Cruise package for travelers from around the world to experience the splendors of luxury cruising around the Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises’ ship, MSC Musica, will serve the region for the 2015/2016 cruise season which runs...CONTINUE READING

Arab investors pour in billions to make Bosnia a holiday hit

Arab investors pour in billions to make Bosnia a holiday hit

BJELASNICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina — As tourists from the Persian Gulf countries look to book their next holiday to escape the summer heat, Arab investors are betting on an unusual destination: Bosnia. The mountainous Balkan country, which was devastated by the 1992-95 war, is becoming a popular destination for tourists from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar thanks to its comfortable summer temperatures and local Muslim community. Attracted by cheap land and labor, Arab investors are looking to ride the trend. They are building...CONTINUE READING

Kuwait Airways drops New York City-London route

Kuwait Airways drops New York City-London route

Kuwait Airways is no longer selling tickets for flights between New York's John F. Kennedy airport and London's Heathrow, after the Transportation Department threatened legal action for its refusal to sell tickets to Israelis. "Today, Kuwait Airways informed the U.S. DOT that they will be eliminating service between JFK and London Heathrow," Namrata Kolachalam, a department spokeswoman, said Tuesday. The airline didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. "Sorry, we were unable to process your request due to either no operating flight...CONTINUE READING