Middle East’s Green Accommodations

Dubai is one of those odd places that I want to see to believe. This release comes from the Dubai newsletter and talks about a new hotel that is both green and budget in Dubai. Both are hard to believe in the land of opulance. It also shows how green policy in tourism has taken off globally. If any one gets to Dubai for the 2009 opening, let me know.
devin
ITKT Editor

Ecos Hotels, the Middle East’s... [Read more]

Summer Escape at Angsana Dubai

Dubai - In celebration of Dubai’s Summer Surprise festival this year, Angsana Spa Dubai Marina has launched a six month spa membership drive with a special package that includes tantalising spa treats, exclusive discounts and other privileges. ‘Dubai Summer Surprise’ is... [Read more]

18-Day Global Exploration

Washington, DC, July 10, 2006 - Long before the term “global economy” came into use, the borderless world was a reality thanks to caravans that moved spices, silk, gold and tea in an undulating, arduous course threading from the Far East to Arabia and into North Africa. Today, travelers with anything but commerce on their minds can retrace the steps of early traders, bartering ideas and ideals instead of goods, and... [Read more]

Dubai’s World’s Largest Airport

By the end of 2007, the new Dubai World Central Airport and its six runways will be the world’s largest passenger and cargo hub capable of handling 120 million passengers - almost double London Heathrow’s current handling capacity. It will also have the capacity to handle 12 million tons of cargo annually, compared to Heathrow’s current 1.3 million tons. Dubai World Central Airport (JXB) will be 10 times... [Read more]

Nikko Hotels open in United Arab Emirates

October 19, 2005 – The Nikko Hotels International group of luxury hotels will expand into the Middle East with two new hotels opening in The United Arab Emirates in the next two years. [Read more]

Written by Devin Galaudet